Tokyo Summer Program 2025

Spend your summer vacation in Tokyo! Choose from a 2-week or 4-week plan.
We offer a manga class as an option. Availability is on a first come first served basis, so don't miss out!

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Why not join our 2-week or 4-week program? Learn Japanese in a state-of-the-art school, explore the vibrant city of Tokyo, take a weekend trip to a town near Mt. Fuji, visit a renowned theme park celebrating its 41st anniversary, interact with local Japanese students, experience what it’s like to be a ninja, explore Asakusa, create food replicas, and fully immerse yourself in Japanese culture!
A two-week intensive JLPT preparation course is also available in Tokyo. Make it a summer full of learning and enjoyment!

[Optional]
Course A is limited to 15 participants!
Special Manga class

Program Campus

Tokyo-Shibuya Harajuku Campus (Course A・B)

A new campus blends traditional Japanese elements with cutting-edge technology

The Shibuya Campus opened in 2023. The building is designed with the image of a traditional Japanese house and “ENGAWA” equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and utilizing IT. The Library corner with books selected by ISI staff is also a popular attraction.

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Tokyo-Takadanobaba Campus(Course F)

A sophisticated campus in an academic student town

The campus is equipped with modern equipment and facilities to enhance your learning. With excellent transportation access and a variety of restaurants and shops nearby, it’s a highly convenient location for shopping and enjoying a comfortable stay in Japan.

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Courses and fees

Prices in JPY (Tax included)

Course Course Period Stay Set Plan (Accommodation included) Accommodation arrangements not needed
(Program only)
Homestay Weekly Mansion
A July 14th
▼
August 8th
(4 weeks)		 574,700 593,600 380,000
B July 14th
▼
July 25th
(2 weeks)		 359,300 368,400 250,000
F
JLPT Intensive Training		 August 18th
▼
August 29th
(2 weeks)		 339,300 348,400 230,000

※Those under the age of 16 will be required to join the minor support program. Please contact us for details on support. (Additional charge: 22,000 JPY)
※If you wish to have airport transfer, one-way transfer fee (41,000 JPY) will be added to the above amount.
※For Course A, an additional 40,000 JPY to the above amount will be charged if you choose to apply for the optional activity (Manga Class).
※Please contact us if you would like to stay an additional night.

Calendar

Course A : July 14th ~ August 8th (4 weeks)

Date Time Content
July 13th
(Sun)		 AM Arrival
PM
Week 1 ▼
July 14th
(Mon)		 AM Orientation
PM Welcome Party (Sumo Experience)
July 15th
(Tue)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
July 16th
(Wed)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
July 17th
(Thu)		 AM Class
PM Ninja Experience
July 18
(Fri)		 AM Class
PM Small Worlds TOKYO
July 19th
(Sat)		 AM Sightseeing in Asakusa SKY TREE
PM
July 20th
(Mon)		 AM Free Time
PM
July 21st
(Mon)		 AM Free Time (National Holiday)
PM
Week 2 ▼
July 22nd
(Tue)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
July 23rd
(Wed)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
July 24th
(Thu)		 AM Class
PM teamLab​
July 25th
(Fri)		 AM Class
PM Food Sample Making
July 26th
(Sat)		 AM Mt. Fuji Foothills Tour
PM
July 27th
(Sun)		 AM Free Time
PM
Week 3 ▼
July 28th
(Mon)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
July 29th
(Tue)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
July 30th
(Wed)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
July 31st
(Thu)		 AM Class
PM Disaster Prevention experience
August 1st
(Fri)		 AM Class
PM Tea Ceremony Experience
August 2nd
(Sat)		 AM Popular Theme Park
PM
August 3rd
(Sun)		 AM Free Time
PM
Week 4 ▼
August 4th
(Mon)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
August 5th
(Tue)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
August 6th
(Wed)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
August 7th
(Thu)		 AM Class
PM Sightseeing in Toyosu
August 8th
(Fri)		 AM Class
PM Farewell Party(Japanese Exchange Party)
August 9th
(Sat)		 AM Departure
PM

Course B : July 14th ~ July 25th (2 weeks)

Date Time Content
July 13th
(Sun)		 AM Arrival
PM
Week 1 ▼
July 14th
(Mon)		 AM Orientation
PM Welcome Party (Sumo Experience)
July 15th
(Tue)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
July 16th
(Wed)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
July 17th
(Thu)		 AM Class
PM Ninja experience
July 18th
(Fri)		 AM Class
PM Small Worlds TOKYO
July 19th
(Sat)		 AM Sightseeing in Asakusa SKY TREE
PM
July 20th
(Sun)		 AM Free Time
PM
July 21st
(Mon)		 AM Free Time (National Holiday)
PM
Week 2 ▼
July 22nd
(Tue)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
July 23rd
(Wed)		 AM Class
PM Free Time
July 24th
(Thu)		 AM Class
PM Team Lab​
July 25th
(Fri)		 AM Class
PM Food Sample Making
July 26th
(Sat)		 AM Departure
PM

Course F (JLPT Intensive Training) : August 18th ~ August 29th (2 weeks)

Date Time Content
August 17th
(Sun)		 AM Arrival
PM
August 18th
(Mon)		 AM Orientation
PM Exam Preparation Classes
August 19th
(Tue)		 AM Exam Preparation Classes
PM
August 20th
(Wed)		 AM Exam Preparation Classes
PM
August 21st
(Thu)		 AM Exam Preparation Classes
PM
August 22nd
(Fri)		 AM Exam Preparation Classes
PM
August 23th
(Sat)		 AM Popular Theme Park
PM
August 24th
(Sun)		 AM Free Time
PM
August 25th
(Mon)		 AM Exam Preparation Classes
PM
August 26th
(Tue)		 AM Exam Preparation Classes
PM
August 27th
(Wed)		 AM Exam Preparation Classes
PM
August 28th
(Thu)		 AM Exam Preparation Classes
PM
August 29th
(Fri)		 AM Exam Preparation Classes
PM
August 30th
(Sat)		 AM Departure
PM

*F Course offers lessons aimed at passing the JLPT N2 and N3.
*The Saturday activities are scheduled to end (and return to school) approximately around 17:00-18:00.
*The school will be closed on national holidays. (No classes or activities will be offered.)
*Please be sure to purchase overseas travel insurance.
*Depending on the arrangement situation, activities and event dates are subject to change without prior notice. Activities may be canceled due to circumstances such as weather, unexpected disasters and traffic conditions

Activities

The activities you can participate in vary depending on the course. We recommend course A for the full experience!

Course A Course B Course F
Sumo Experience ✓ ✓
Ninja Experience ✓ ✓
Small Worlds TOKYO ✓ ✓
Sightseeing in Asakusa
TOKYO SKYTREE		 ✓ ✓
teamLab​ ✓ ✓
Food Sample Making ✓ ✓
Mt. Fuji Foothills Tour ✓
Disaster Prevention Experience ✓
Tea Ceremony Experience ✓
Popular Theme Park ✓ ✓
Sightseeing in Toyosu ✓
Farewell Party(Japanese Exchange Party) ✓

Sumo Experience

Sumo is the national sport of Japan. At the welcome party, enjoy a sumo show by a former sumo wrestler. It will be a valuable experience to feel the depth of Japanese culture.

Ninja experience

Dress up in a ninja costume and learn ninjutsu from professional actors. You will have an active experience with swords and shurikens.

Small Worlds TOKYO

Visitors can enjoy miniatures of Japanese culture and history as well as landscapes from around the world at this facility.　The exhibits, which are a combination of intricate models and technology, are well worth a visit!

Sightseeing in Asakusa / TOKYO SKYTREE

You will experience historical culture at the traditional Sensoji Temple and Nakamise Street, and enjoy the modern side of the city at the Tokyo Skytree. You will be able to experience the traditional and modern charms of Tokyo at the same time.

teamLab​

This is a Japan's first interactive museum that fuses art and technology.
The art changes with people's movements, so you will surely be able to take many pictures that will look great on social media!

Food Sample Making

Enjoy making your own sushi and sweets that look just like the real thing, as seen in Japanese restaurants, and taking them home with you! Even beginners can easily take on this challenge.

Mt. Fuji Foothills Tour

You’ll experience activities at the foot of Mt. Fuji and visit a shopping mall. It’s a day to enjoy both nature and shopping, just a bit further out from Tokyo.

Disaster Prevention Experience

Since Japan is prone to disasters like earthquakes and typhoons, facilities are being built to raise disaster awareness. Expand your knowledge about disasters and experience what it might be like to be in one.

Tea ceremony experience

Experience the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, where you’ll learn the specific etiquette for preparing and serving matcha, as well as the proper way to receive tea.

Popular Theme Park

The world's most famous theme park where dreams and magic intertwine. Visitors can enjoy the charming harborside atmosphere, unique attractions, entertaining shows, and plenty of shopping opportunities.

Sightseeing in Toyosu

Toyosu has a new tourist attraction that recreates the streets of the Edo period. There you will find restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, from fresh sushi to ramen noodles. There's also a public bath where you can relax in the hot waters of a renowned hot spring resort (additional entrance fee required).

Farewell Party（Japanese Exchange Party）

Enjoy your final moments with the teachers and friends you've shared this journey with. Local Japanese students from ISI partner schools and others will also participate to make it a great opportunity to enjoy Japanese conversations using what you've learned.

Optional Activities

Manga class (limited to 15 participants in Course A)

This activity is designed for participants to create a color illustration (a single picture). This activity consists of a set of 4 lessons, and you will finalise your work during the last session.

■Lesson
Part 1: How to draw a good portrait
Part 2: How to draw simple backgrounds
Part 3: All about coloring
Part 4: Drawing your colored Illustration
・Every Tuesday, 13:30-15:30
・Tuition: 40,000JPY (including material costs)

①Limited to the first 15 students. If the minimum number of students (11) is not reached, the course will be cancelled.
② If the minimum number of students is not reached and the class is cancelled, a refund will be issued.
③Lesson content is subject to change without notice.
④The following cancellation fees will apply even in the event of cancellation without payment by the due date

Prices in JPY (Tax included)

Cancellation Fee
From application date to March 31, 2025 0
April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025 20,000
May 1 2025 – After enrollment 40,000

Accommodation arrangement

Homestay

  • Learning Japanese customs and lifestyle while learning Japanese.
  • Breakfast and dinner provided
  • Commuting time: Approximately 60-90 minutes by public transportation
  • Room Capacity：1 person
  • Entrance Fee: 30,000 JPY
  • Additional fee：6,100JPY／night
  • Application deadline：April 15th
    *Those under the age of 16 will be required to join the minor support program. Please contact us for details on support. (Additional charge: 22,000 JPY)

Weekly Apartment

  • Furnished with home appliances.
  • Each room has a mini-kitchen, bath, and toilet
  • No meals provided
  • Rental bedding
  • Commuting time: Approximately 20-40 minutes by public transportation
  • Room Capacity: 1 person
  • Entrance Fee: 30,000 JPY
  • Commuting time: Approximately 20-40 minutes by public transportation
  • Additional fee：6,800JPY／night
  • Application deadline：April 15th

Airport transfer arrangement (Optional)

Destination One-way fee Pickup Method
Homestay 41,000JPY Car*
Weekly Apartment Taxi

*Please note that only an outbound service is provided, not a return service.

Check in time / Flight arrival time

Nearest Airport Accommodation Type Check-in time Flight Arrival Time
Narita Airport
or
Haneda Airport		 Homestay 9:00-20:00 8:00-18:00
Weekly Apartment 14:00-18:00 8:00-15:00

■Pick up and drop off arrangements will be made only after payment is confirmed.
■Pick-up arrangements are available only for those whose flights arrive between 8:00 and 18:00..(for weekly apartment 8:00 and 15:00)
■Please inform us of your flight information (arrival date, time, and flight number) at least 1 month prior to your arrival date. (Please submit your e-ticket).
■A transfer representative will meet you at the arrival gate, but you may have to wait at the airport for a certain amount of time.
■Depending on the host family's schedule, the meeting time may be late.
■If your flight changes, please contact us at least one week prior to arrival Please note that we may not be able to make arrangements and no refunds will be made if we are notified after that time.

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