Kyoto Japan Summer Camp (ages 14-19)
About the Camp
Kyoto Summer Camp by Genki Japanese and Culture School offers students aged 14–19 an engaging study abroad experience combining Japanese language learning, cultural activities, and travel. Suitable for complete beginners (A0), the programme helps students build practical communication skills through structured lessons and immersive real-world practice.
Based in Kyoto, students follow a balanced schedule of 20 Japanese lessons per week, alongside cultural workshops and guided excursions. Activities include experiences such as furoshiki wrapping, Kyoto yuzen dyeing, maiko experience, manga artist workshop, traditional sweets making with matcha tea, goshuin book making, and visits to cultural sites including Nara, Uji, Fushimi, and Kibune. Students also enjoy regular excursions, including a Saturday day trip every two weeks to destinations such as Himeji Castle and Amanohashidate.
Accommodation is provided in carefully selected homestays with Japanese families on a half-board basis, offering breakfast and dinner daily. Airport transfers to and from Itami (ITM) or Kansai (KIX) airports are included (separate package options). Students benefit from 24/7 emergency support and supervision throughout their stay.
The programme runs from 6 July to 28 August 2026 with multiple start dates and is available in 2-week and 4-week options.
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Camp overview
- Registration fee
- 20 Japanese language lessons per week
- All study materials
- Accommodation
- Half board (breakfast and dinner)
- 2 cultural activities per week
- 1 Saturday day trip every 2 weeks
- Transportation card for local travel
- Round-trip airport transfer
- 24/7 supervision and support throughout the programme
- End of course certificate
- Travel insurance of ¥250 per day
- Visa support
- Flight ticket
Participation Dates
Participation Type
A ready-made participation package that includes everything most commonly chosen.
Choose a package
Summer Package (ITM Transfer)
This immersive summer programme in Kyoto combines Japanese language learning, cultural activities, and excursions, providing teenagers aged 14–19 with a unique introduction to Japanese language and culture. Designed for complete beginners, the programme combines a personalised Japanese language curriculum with hands-on cultural experiences and guided travel.
The package includes:
- Registration fee
- 20 Japanese lessons per week
- All study materials
- End-of-course certificate
- Two cultural activities per week
- Cultural workshops and excursions
- One Saturday day trip every two weeks
- Homestay accommodation with half-board (breakfast and dinner)
- Airport transfers to and from Itami (ITM) airport
- 24/7 emergency support and supervision
Summer Package (ITM Transfer)
This immersive summer programme in Kyoto combines Japanese language learning, cultural activities, and excursions, providing teenagers aged 14–19 with a unique introduction to Japanese language and culture. Designed for complete beginners, the programme combines a personalised Japanese language curriculum with hands-on cultural experiences and guided travel.
The package includes:
- Registration fee
- 20 Japanese lessons per week
- All study materials
- End-of-course certificate
- Two cultural activities per week
- Cultural workshops and excursions
- One Saturday day trip every two weeks
- Homestay accommodation with half-board (breakfast and dinner)
- Airport transfers to and from Itami (ITM) airport
- 24/7 emergency support and supervision
Summer Package (KIX Transfer)
This immersive summer programme in Kyoto combines Japanese language learning, cultural activities, and excursions, providing teenagers aged 14–19 with a unique introduction to Japanese language and culture. Designed for complete beginners, the programme combines a personalised Japanese language curriculum with hands-on cultural experiences and guided travel.
The package includes:
- Registration fee
- 20 Japanese lessons per week
- All study materials
- End-of-course certificate
- Two cultural activities per week
- Cultural workshops and excursions
- One Saturday day trip every two weeks
- Homestay accommodation with half-board (breakfast and dinner)
- Airport transfers to and from Kansai (KIX) airport
- 24/7 emergency support and supervision
Summer Package (KIX Transfer)
This immersive summer programme in Kyoto combines Japanese language learning, cultural activities, and excursions, providing teenagers aged 14–19 with a unique introduction to Japanese language and culture. Designed for complete beginners, the programme combines a personalised Japanese language curriculum with hands-on cultural experiences and guided travel.
The package includes:
- Registration fee
- 20 Japanese lessons per week
- All study materials
- End-of-course certificate
- Two cultural activities per week
- Cultural workshops and excursions
- One Saturday day trip every two weeks
- Homestay accommodation with half-board (breakfast and dinner)
- Airport transfers to and from Kansai (KIX) airport
- 24/7 emergency support and supervision
Transfer
Arrival and departure transfers between Itami Airport (ITM) and the student's accommodation are included in the programme package. Upon arrival, students will be welcomed by programme representatives and assisted with transportation to their homestay.
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