LEARN JAPANESE IN KYOTO
If you want to learn Japanese in Kyoto, you’re choosing to study in the cultural soul of Japan. The country’s ancient capital is home to over 1,600 temples, historic geisha districts, and traditions that stretch back more than a thousand years. Our courses and accommodation in Kyoto are also 20% cheaper than in Tokyo.
Why Choose LTL
Individual Classes
Learn Japanese in Kyoto the fastest way possible with 1-on-1 tuition from experienced teachers who really get you talking. Our friendly, expert instructors tailor every lesson to you. Just tell us your goals and we’ll craft a study plan that fits your journey.
- Progress Faster
- Personalised Lessons For You
- Start Any Monday
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USD 481
/ WEEK
Small Group Classes
You’ll never share your classroom with more than 10 students, which means more speaking time, more feedback, and faster progress. It also means you’ll actually get to know your classmates. Many of our students explore Kyoto together after class too..
- Make Friends For Life
- Average 5 Students Per Class
- Maximum 10 Students Per Class
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USD 208
/ WEEK
Homestay Experience
Your Japanese lessons don’t have to end when class does.
Stay with one of our carefully selected homestay families in Kyoto and you’ll live the language morning and night, chatting over breakfast, helping with dinner, picking up the natural, everyday Japanese that textbooks never teach.
It’s total immersion, and it’s why homestay students consistently progress faster.
- Your Own Room
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
- Genuine Language Immersion
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USD 293
/ WEEK
Services
Survival Kit Standard
Airport pickup service, a pre-charged transportation card, and a mobile SIM card with internet package.
Connection Kit
A companion based on shared interests. Join the circle and meet language exchange friends.
Other Programs
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Semester in Kyoto
Give us an 18 week semester in Kyoto, and we’ll transform your Japanese.
With 4 hours of classes every weekday, our Kyoto semester program is intensive, immersive and our best value course by far.
You’ll arrive ordering food by pointing at the menu. You’ll leave chatting with your homestay family, navigating the city with ease, and thinking in Japanese without noticing.
FULL SEMESTER
USD 3,188 / 18 WEEKS
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Safari Upgrade
Classrooms are great. Kyoto is better.
Our Safari upgrade takes your 1-on-1 lessons out into the city, where you and your teacher tackle real-life Japanese together.
Topping up your travel card, ordering lunch at a local restaurant, finding your way through Nishiki Market, or working out which bus actually goes to Kinkaku-ji.
Every task is a lesson, and every street is your classroom.
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School Trip to Kyoto
Fancy bringing your class to Kyoto to learn Japanese and get a greater understanding about the culture?
Customise your itinerary, choosing from activities like traditional craft workshops or guided tours to your preferred destinations.
School trips to Kyoto can last anything between 7 and 21 days. Bring your class along and we’ll create the most memorable trip for you all.
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Study Japanese With LTL
Learning Japanese is an adventure as much as anyhing else. With LTL you can study Japanese in a total of four cities, each with their own unique charms.
Tokyo: Prefer something even bigger? Learn Japanese in Tokyo and experience Japan’s fast-paced capital while putting your language skills to the test in one of Asia’s most exciting cities.
Osaka: The heart of Kansai, one known to be the kitchen of Japan. Learn Japanese in Osaka and experience a bit of everything. A more scaled down Tokyo, but equally vibrant.
Kyoto: The gateway to Kyushu. Fukuoka also boast a stunning food scene, friendly locals, relaxed pace of life, and easy access to beaches and nature. Learning Japanese in Fukuoka is never a bad thing!
Group Classes A Joy
Naomi, Nanaho and Sae Sensei made group classes a joy. We engaged in lots of fun discourse around the textbook. As well as lots of laugher playing vocabulary games
Liam from The UK
Learning Doesn’t Stop
Learning doesn’t stop when class ends. LTL organizes plenty of excursions and get-togethers to practice Japanese with locals, festival outings, dinners, a beach trip, origami…
Philipp from Germany
Learned So Much
I learned so much from the teachers at LTL. Going in, I had finished the first 6 lessons of Genki I textbook, and quickly finished the textbook after about 2-3 weeks.
Nicolas from The US
Made Fast Progress
I studied LTL Japanese Language School and had a great experience. The teachers were attentive, classes engaging, good study methods and I made fast progress.
Franco from Spain
People Were So Welcoming
Before coming to LTL i was super nervous because i didn’t know anyone, but when i first arrived, the environment and people were so welcoming.
Isaac from Ausralia
Super Nice And Devoted Teachers
I studied 3 weeks at LTL school and it was a great! I learned a lot with the super nice and devoted teachers. Even though I was 0 level they helped me with extra classes.
Juan from Mexica
GET IN TOUCH
- Cancel up to two weeks before you start, or get your money back no questions asked (minus only bank fees if any and 150 USD processing fee.)
- Guarantee a reply to your first message within a working day or lunch is on us.
- Guaranteed student and team meal on your first day and at least one social event per week.
