Winter HolidayCourse
Two weeks of Japanese,
lived in Tokyo.
Spend your winter break studying Japanese in the heart of Tokyo. Mornings are spent in small, level-based classes with experienced instructors; afternoons and weekends open up into hands-on cultural experiences — a samurai sword lesson, a traditional tea ceremony, an immersive flower-art museum, and trips to Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Disneyland. Open to beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners aged 15 and up.
All levels welcome
Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced classes, placed by an on-arrival test.
Daily lessons, real mornings
Class runs 9:10–12:40 on weekdays, leaving afternoons free to explore.
Culture built in
Samurai experience, tea ceremony, teamLab Planets, Skytree & Disneyland — included.
Homestay optional
Stay with a local family for a fuller experience, or study without homestay.
Everything you need to know
One course, two ways to experience it — with or without a homestay family.
Course Overview
With Homestay
- Registration fee, tuition & study material
- All scheduled activities
- Airport pickup service
- Homestay placement & homestay fee
- Breakfast & dinner — 2 meals/day on weekdays, 3 meals/day on weekends
Without Homestay
- Registration fee, tuition & study material
- All scheduled activities
How the two weeks unfold
Japanese lessons run every weekday morning (9:10–12:40); the calendar below highlights what happens beyond the classroom.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 Arrival in Japan |
1/10 Free day |
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1/11 National Holiday |
1/12 Placement test & Orientation |
1/13 Japanese lesson
Tokyo Skytree |
1/14 Japanese lesson
Samurai Experience |
1/15 Japanese lesson |
1/16 Japanese lesson
Tokyo Disneyland |
1/17 Free day |
1/18 Japanese lesson |
1/19 Japanese lesson
teamLab Planets |
1/20 Japanese lesson |
1/21 Japanese lesson
Tea Ceremony |
1/22 Japanese lesson |
1/23 Leaving Japan |
1/24 — |
A few notes before you apply
Spend this winter in Tokyo
Places for the January 2027 Winter Holiday Course are limited — get in touch with the admissions team to check availability and apply.
Jan 9 – Jan 23, 2027 · Applications open nowLangage and Culture Programs
Go beyond learning Japanese by experiencing the culture, traditions, and everyday life of Japan. These short-term programs combine practical language lessons with cultural activities. Perfect for anyone who wants to truly understand Japan through both its language and culture.
