Why learn Japanese in Tokyo?
Tokyo's scale is breathtaking — 14 million people, 47 distinct wards, a subway that runs to the second — but it is also one of the safest, cleanest and most visitor-friendly cities in the world. For a language stay, every day is a lesson that no classroom can replicate.
On the move partners with Japanese language schools in central Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ikebukuro) — well-connected neighbourhoods with the best combination of school quality, accommodation and cultural access. Schools are accredited by the Japanese Association for Language Teaching (JALT) or MEXT-approved.
- Accredited partner schools in central Tokyo
- Host family or student residence - both vetted and close to your school
- Placement test on arrival so you join the right class
- Insurance and airport transfer handled for you
Your stay at a glance
Programmes in Tokyo
Japanese Beginner
Hiragana, katakana, pronunciation and survival Japanese — the complete starting point.
Japanese Intermediate
Grammar consolidation, kanji introduction and natural conversation.
Japanese & Culture
Language classes combined with calligraphy, tea ceremony, manga or martial arts workshops.
Indicative prices, course only. Your personalised quote includes accommodation, transfers and activities.
Life in Tokyo beyond the classroom
Tokyo is a city of neighbourhoods, each with a completely distinct atmosphere: Harajuku for fashion, Akihabara for electronics and anime, Asakusa for traditional culture, Yanaka for old shitamachi Tokyo, Shimokitazawa for jazz and vintage. No city rewards curiosity more.
On the move's Tokyo cultural programme covers the key sites — Senso-ji temple, Meiji Shrine, teamLab digital art, Tsukiji fish market — and day trips to Nikko, Kamakura and Mount Fuji.
Frequently asked questions
None at all is fine for beginner programmes. However, learning hiragana (46 characters, learnable in a few days) before arriving will significantly improve your experience from day one.
Student guesthouses (gaijin houses), language school dormitories or homestays with Japanese families. All options are vetted by On the move.
