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PLH Sanuki
Shikoku Island · Kagawa · Japan

Japanese
Immersion
Summer Camp

August 10–24, 2026
Ages 14–18
14 Nights
Under 10 Students
01Learn Japanese
02Explore Shikoku
03Experience Rural Japan
International and Japanese students together, the Seto Inland Sea behind them
Students enjoying bowls of Sanuki udon at a local restaurant
Group photo at the great suspension bridge over the sea
Students with their completion certificates at camp
01The Kagawa difference

Real Japan.
Real community.
Real Japanese.

Most Japan programs run through Tokyo or Kyoto — cities where English is everywhere. Kagawa is something else. It's the Japan that hasn't been packaged. Neighbours invite you for dinner. Ancient pilgrimage temples stand quiet in the hills above town.

Students use Japanese to navigate temple visits, explore local markets, order at neighbourhood restaurants, and build real friendships. Our bilingual staff are fluent English speakers on-site 24/7 — so students feel supported while being genuinely immersed.

“I had the chance to meet locals who were incredibly welcoming and kind. It was a warm, inspiring community, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable cultural experience.”
— Estefhanie · United States
Cultural exploration
01
Shikoku 88 Temples
Walk sections of the ancient 1,200-year-old pilgrimage route through Kagawa
02
Ritsurin Garden
One of Japan's finest landscape gardens — 400 years of living art
03
Kotohira-gu Shrine
Climb the iconic 1,368 stone steps to the mountaintop shrine
04
Local Excursions
Tsuda Beach, Naoshima art island, Zentsu-ji Temple, local markets
05
Japanese Lessons
Daily, by level — complete beginners welcome
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One of Japan's safest regionsSheltered by the Seto Inland Sea, Kagawa has significantly lower tsunami and earthquake risk than most of Japan.
Looking out at the great Seto bridge from a viewpoint
The group at Ritsurin Garden, one of Japan's finest landscape gardens
An excursion to a local maker's factory in Kagawa
02A typical day

Immersion is the schedule

01Morning

Japanese Lessons

Small-group instruction by level. Grammar, conversation, and kanji — with real-world application built into every session.

02Afternoon

Cultural Excursions

Temple walks along the Shikoku 88 pilgrimage route, visits to Ritsurin Garden, Kotohira-gu Shrine, or local markets and beaches — all navigated in Japanese.

03Evening

Culture & Reflection

Traditional games, cooking sessions, calligraphy, or group reflection. Unstructured time to use Japanese naturally with new friends.

03All-inclusive — what's covered
Tuition — all-inclusive
$3,995
14 nights · $285/night equivalent
Housing · meals · lessons · excursions
Under 10 students per cohort
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01AccommodationOn-campus dorm, Sanuki City
023 Meals / DayHome-style Japanese cooking
03Daily JapaneseJLPT-aligned, by level
04ExcursionsShrines, gardens, markets
05Temple VisitsShikoku 88 pilgrimage route
0624/7 StaffBilingual, on-site always
07Daily UpdatesPhotos & reports for parents
08Airport TransferTakamatsu Airport pickup
04Common questions

Before you apply

Q.
Do students need to know Japanese?
No. Complete beginners are welcome. Lessons are grouped by level, and bilingual staff support students throughout the day.
Q.
How many students per cohort?
Under 10. This is deliberately small so every student gets individual attention and genuine community integration — not a tourist group.
Q.
What about safety?
Bilingual staff are on-site 24/7. Kagawa is one of Japan's safest regions, sheltered by the Seto Inland Sea with low natural disaster risk. We carry full insurance coverage.
Q.
What's not included?
International flights to Takamatsu Airport (TAK) and travel insurance. Round-trip flights from LAX run approximately ¥183,000–240,000 ($1,200–1,600). We provide airport transfers once students arrive.
Q.
Can parents visit?
Parents receive daily photo and progress updates. Visits can be arranged but we encourage full immersion for the best experience.
Q.
Will my child interact with Japanese students?
Yes. Our program runs alongside a local camp for Japanese students learning English. Mixed activities, shared meals, and cross-language projects are built into the schedule.
All questions →
An English and culture lesson in the campus classroom
Students cooking a meal together in the campus kitchen
Everyone sharing a meal in the campus dining hall
Evening games in the campus common hall

Ready to give your child
real Japan?

August 10–24, 2026 · Kagawa, Japan · Under 10 spots
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