Ages 16+
2–24 weeks

Japanese and culture in Tokyo

Learn Japanese through intensive classes while exploring the food, history, and culture of Tokyo.

From $931/week

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  • Flexible cancellation

  • Monthly payment plan available

  • Intensive Japanese course

    4.5 hours of lessons every day, morning or afternoon

  • Activities

    4 activities every week

  • Accommodation

    EF Homestay, Twin room

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner Monday–Friday and all meals on weekends

    • Included

  • EF Intensive Japanese

    Extra lessons for faster progress. 32 lessons/week (4.5 hours/day)

  • Language level

    Beginner to advanced

  • Lessons

    Build grammar and vocabulary faster through intensive lessons

    • Included

  • EF Homestay

    Live with a local host and enjoy full cultural immersion

  • Room

    Twin room

  • Meals

    Breakfast and dinner Monday–Friday and all meals on weekends

  • Amenities

    Shared kitchen, laundry, and other facilities, depending on the home

    • Included
    Traditional Japanese shrine, experiencing cultural heritage and peaceful surroundings

    Shrine visits

    Assorted pickled foods displayed at a local market, showcasing traditional flavors and regional cuisine

    Tsukiji Fish Market

    Traditional Japanese temple with curved roofs, bonsai trees, and a serene rock garden

    Kawagoe tour

    Shibuya Crossing at night, bustling with pedestrians and illuminated by vibrant city billboards

    Tokyo's gaming icons

    Traditional Japanese lanterns illuminated at night, creating a warm and festive cultural atmosphere

    Seasonal festivals

    Student practices baseball in an indoor batting cage, taking part in an active sports training session

    Baseball batting arena

    Student climbs an indoor rock wall, challenging themselves through an active and engaging fitness activity

    Bouldering

    Students socialize and enjoy refreshments on a terrace, connecting in a relaxed and welcoming outdoor setting

    Welcome party

    Movie night setup with popcorn, a television, and a relaxed atmosphere for entertainment and socializing

    Movie night

    EF Tokyo

    Shibuya Sakura Stage Shibuya Tower 36F, Sakuragaokacho 1-1, Shibuya
    Tokyo, 150-6236, Japan

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    Student life in EF Tokyo

    Enjoy lessons, cultural activities, time with new friends, and free time to explore.

    Morning

    General Japanese: Grammar (4x 40min)

    Afternoon

    Special Interest Lesson 1 (2x 40min)

    Shrine visits

    Evening

    Welcome party

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    If you come here, you will love your environment! And your life here, everyone is really cool!

    Roland, EF Tokyo 2025

    Verified EF student

    The staff at EF Tokyo are very nice and helped me quickly :)

    Sophie, EF Tokyo 2025

    Verified EF student

    EF Tokyo is very good and so much fun!! The activity staff are perfect and the accommodation staff are very friendly!!

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    Verified EF student

    Available at checkout

  • EF General Japanese

    Balanced mix of lessons and free time. 26 lessons/week (3.5 hours daily)

  • Language level

    Beginner to advanced

  • Lessons

    Build grammar and vocabulary through blended learning

    • Available at checkout
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  • EF Residence

    Live closer to campus with fellow EF students

  • Room

    Single/twin/multi room

  • Meals

    Self-catering, with on-site kitchen

  • Amenities

    A gym, laundry facilities, a restaurant, and more, depending on the campus

    • On-campus exclusive
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    Japanese and culture in Tokyo

    From $931/week

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  • Monthly payment plan available

  • Flexible cancellation

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