FAMILY/PRIVATE GROUP COURSE
Designed for those who would like to tailor the dates, the activities, and the Japanese study, with more personalized lessons.
It creates opportunity to become more involved in the local community with local families, local kids and their culture.
This is a sample 2 weeks course and it is possible to change the activities.
Experience the beautiful countryside of Japan, and learn Japanese, together with your family/friends!
COURSE DATES:
You choose!
Excluding the dates listed on the home page.
DURATION:
2 weeks
COURSE DETAILS:
Japanese lessons Monday to Friday, 9AM - 12:30PM
Learn Japanese in an authentic Japanese classroom
The course is focused on learning practical conversational Japanese to help prepare you for real life situations
Organised activities/events after classes and on some weekends to practice what you have learned in class in real life
Many opportunities to immerse in the culture and
to interact with the locals
ENVIRONMENT:
Rich in nature, feel like you have stepped into a Ghibli movie in the breathtaking surroundings. The quiet environment is perfect for learning!
It is beautiful any time of the year!
SAMPLE ACTIVITIES:
Hiking
Immerse yourself in the beautiful nature, breathe in the fresh air and take it one step at a time! Be amazed by your surroundings.
Kosaka railbike
Have fun on the railroad bike, pedaling with wind blowing in your hair!
Kiritanpo making
Learn to make delicious Japanese food and enjoy time interacting with the locals, and eating the amazing creation. Cooking is a skill that will last a lifetime!
Visit hidden onsens
Only the locals can point you to them.
Meet & interact with local students and residents
Many community events organised!
Sometimes the locals will pop in for a visit, with snacks!
Bicycle riding
Cycle through the beautiful mountainous scenery and rice fields!
(Bicycles provided for each student 24/7 free of charge).
Some electric bikes are available too, to whiz up the small hills, breathing in the fresh air!
Woodcraft/Wood-burning (Pyrography)
Make a hand-made memento with a local craftsman using Akita cedar wood
Fruit/veggie picking (depending on the season)
You can pick fresh & delicious produce! The taste is so amazing.
Play with the Akita dogs!
Visit local thrift shops
Japan’s thrift shops are super clean and hidden gems are waiting to be found!
Lake Towada
A national park, the largest lake in Japan’s main island, you will be amazed at the sheer beauty!
Oirase Gorge
One of the most beautiful river valleys in Japan, with fast-flowing water.
Kabuki Theater
See a performance and tour backstage of one of Japan’s oldest kabuki theaters
Owl Cafe
Visit locals who take care of owls and parakeets, right near the school!
Extra activities available
(Price and availability depending on the age and the number of people).
Tea ceremony and kimono in a traditional samurai house
Magewappa bento box making
Pottery
Make and keep your own hand-made creation!
Calligraphy Class
Learn to write beautiful kanji
Kosaka Winery tasting/tour
Mt. Moriyoshi gondola
Oga Peninsula visit
(Namahage origin, ocean, visiting an over 100 years old wooden primary school)
PRICE:
2 week course, for a family/group of friends, up to 6 people:
$7700 USD
Daily transport to/from the school provided, transport for all the activities done provided.
(The price above does not include flights and accommodation).
ACCOMMODATION:
Japanese style tatami house
The whole house for a group of family/friends, up to 6 people.
$1000 for 2 weeks course.