Kofu, the heart of Yamanashi, is a calm city surrounded by mountains, known for being close to Mount Fuji and for its orchards and vineyards. With institutions such as Yamanashi Gakuin University, it offers a much more affordable place to study near Tokyo.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Kofu. Programs at Yamanashi Gakuin University and Japanese courses in the area are among the options.
Language schools in Japan enrol students by term or by year. A student visa needs a program of at least 6 months, and most students stay 1-2 years to learn both the language and Japanese life up close.
Language school fees in Kofu depend on course intensity, the type of school and the length of your booking. The weekly price falls for longer bookings, and extra discounts apply for early bookings and promotions. Applying through NGGlobal lets you compare the schools' current offers in one place.
Applications for long-term programs close about 5-6 months before each term. You submit your diploma, transcript, bank statement and sponsor documents, and once immigration in Japan approves your COE, you get your student visa from the mission in Turkey.
Because the COE process, school acceptance and visa application take several months, apply at least 6-8 months before your target term. For short courses, booking 1-2 months ahead is usually enough.
Turkish citizens can currently enter Japan visa-free for short tourist visits of up to 90 days, and short-term language courses can be taken on this status. Long-term language study requires a student visa (ryugaku), and the school applies for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in Japan on your behalf.
Students usually find part-time jobs in convenience stores (konbini), restaurants and cafés. Income from work helps with costs, but your chances of finding work grow as your Japanese improves, so it is important to arrive with enough savings for the first months.
Kofu has university dormitories and affordable flats, with rents far lower than in Tokyo.
Living costs in Kofu are much lower than in Japan's big cities, and rent and daily costs suit a student budget.
Buses serve Kofu, and the JR Chuo Line makes Tokyo easy to reach.
Lying in a basin, Kofu has very hot summers and cold, dry winters, with four distinct seasons.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Tokyo Narita (NRT) or Haneda (HND) take about 11-12 hours; the Kaiji limited express from Tokyo's Shinjuku to Kofu takes about 1.5 hours.
Kofu does not use daylight saving time, so it is 6 hours ahead of Turkey all year round. When it is 09:00 in Turkey, it is 15:00 in Kofu, so keep this in mind when planning online calls.
NGGlobal advisers give students planning a language course in Kofu free support with comparing schools, price quotes, accommodation and visa documents.
The Fuji Five Lakes area is about 1-1.5 hours away by bus.
Kofu is known for its grape and peach orchards, Japanese wine, hoto noodle stew and views of Mount Fuji.
Not for short courses. For long-term programs, some schools may ask for basic level or a set number of hours of prior study.
The JLPT is the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, with five levels from N5 (beginner) to N1 (advanced), recognised by Japanese universities and employers.
Yes. Most language schools offer dormitories or share houses, and NGGlobal plans your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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