Japanese course in Gifu, Japan

Welcome to Gifu!

Discover a different side of Japan with a Japanese course in Gifu! Wake up to the sound of birdsong in the magnificent setting of a lush green valley. After your Japanese lessons, take a walk around the open fields and peaceful streams by the school. It's the perfect way to unwind! Gifu city, with its rich historical heritage and many festivals, is just 20 minutes away. Enjoy stunning panoramas from Gifu Castle, perched atop Mount Kinka, marvel at the Great Buddha or delve into ancient Japanese culture at a tea ceremony. If you learn Japanese in Gifu, you’ll experience a truly Japanese location, yet you’ll still be within easy reach of bustling cities like Nagoya.

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Alternatively, you could choose to study Japanese in the exciting capital, Tokyo, at our Option 2 or Option 3 schools. Click on the relevant link to find out more about each school.

Our school in Gifu, Japan

Tranquil countryside surrounds our school on the edge of Gifu. Admire the views from our school’s large, bright classrooms. The school has a library and computer room with free Internet access, as well as an exceptionally friendly and welcoming atmosphere!

Your Japanese course in Gifu

Learning Japanese

Both the Short Term and Long Term courses consist of 20 Japanese lessons per week, with both courses taught by experienced, native Japanese teachers. The Long Term course lasts for between one and two years, giving you the chance to really discover Japan and its people! The Short Term course, on the other hand, allows you to learn Japanese for just a couple of weeks or for a few months.

Our school in Gifu also offers Private Lessons if you’d prefer one-to-one Japanese sessions. Learn Japanese in Gifu this way and you can dictate the pace of learning!

These same courses are available at both our Tokyo Option 2 and Tokyo Option 3 schools.

For additional details on any of our schools’ Japanese courses, please contact us.

Accommodation in Gifu

Become part of a Japanese family whilst you take a Japanese course in Gifu! Host families are very carefully selected by our school, ensuring you the most pleasant stay possible. Your hosts will welcome you into their family, introduce you to the local way of life and give you the opportunity to talk Japanese all the time! They will also provide you with breakfast and dinner each day.

To spend more time socialising with other students from our school in Gifu, live in shared student apartments, located close to the school. You’ll have your own en-suite bathroom, well-equipped kitchen and air-conditioning. Laundry facilities are shared between students.

Gifu Castle

Making friends on the course

Cultural activities

We want to enjoy your time in Japan as much as possible. So our school organises a packed program of activities and excursions to show you the best of this wonderful country!

Firstly, there will be a welcome party to make you feel at home in Gifu – a great chance to get to know your fellow students! There are workshops where you can learn secrets of Japanese cooking or make-up. Visit the exquisite Gifu castle, first built in the 13th century, where rival samurai clans once fought for control of Japan. Other excursions may take you to fascinating Nagoya, monument-laden Kyoto or even one of Japan’s Asian neighbours!

Star points

• See a different side to Japan in Gifu!
• A great base for exploring the rest of Japan
• School set amidst breathtaking natural beauty
• Live in a Japanese family or with your fellow students
• Full range of activities on offer

How to get there

If you’re taking a Long Term Japanese course in Gifu, you will be collected from Chubu Airport free of charge. For students enrolled on Short Term courses, a charge applies for this service.

Please contact us for more information on Gifu, or visit the official site of the Gifu Tourist Information Center.