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. It’s the perfect spot for anyone who wants their language learning wrapped in culture at every turn.
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 470


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 203
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
AS LOW AS
USD 286

Services
Survival Kit Standard
Airport pickup service, a pre-charged transportation card, and a mobile SIM card with internet package.
Survival Kit Comfort
Contains everything in the standard package along with: massage, gym membership, and welcome coffee.
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 3,113 / 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?
Customize 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.

Entertaining and Educational
I’ve been here for seven weeks now and I still look forward to the next class. The group classes at LTL are both entertaining and educational.
Christian from Germany
Very Family Like Atmosphere
Superb school with a very family-like atmosphere! Special mention to Sabatino and my two favorite teachers, Haru-sensei and Nanami-sensei.
Ishrat from France
Fantastic Experience
My beginners course was a fantastic experience. Everyone was very kind, helpful and knowledgeable. I will definitely come back
Ruediger from Germany
Love The Japanese Classes
We love the Japanese classes, which are engaging, enjoyable. The activities are fun and help the students experience Japanese language.
Benjamin Gomez from Mexico
Friendly People, Interactive Exercises
I had a great experience. Friendly people, interactive exercises, skilled teachers. The group class was a good way to build a foundation.
Tobi from the UK
Very Attentive and Kind
The classes were really interactive, the teachers were very attentive and kind, especially Nanami-sensei and Haru-sensei.
Kewe from Francenus
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.
