TAP Japan — Kobe

Discover Japan while mastering Japanese — an unforgettable cultural adventure in Kobe!

The Teen Activity Program (TAP) is the ultimate language adventure for young learners. This is your chance to take your Japanese skills beyond the textbook and into the real world.

Our program is a dynamic blend of immersive Japanese language classes and an incredible range of fun activities, designed to make learning fun and unforgettable. From sporting challenges and cultural excursions to social events and sightseeing, you’ll discover new talents and passions while exploring Kobe, Japan.

Lexis Japan is located in the centre of Kobe, ‘Japan’s most liveable city’. Kobe runs along the slopes of the Rokko Mountains and down to the shore of Osaka Bay. Every activity is fully supervised in a safe, fun, and Japanese-speaking environment.

Iconic Kobe Locations: Kobe Harborland & Port Tower, Mount Rokko, Arima Onsen (Hot Spring Town), Chinatown (Nankinmachi), Kyu-Kyoryuchi District

Entry Requirement: Beginner to Intermediate levels | Age Range: 13–17 years old
Items to bring: Comfortable sportswear and Sports shoes
Top 3 Nationalities: United States, Sweden, Canada | School: 90 students, 10 classrooms, 6 avg. class size

Lexis Japan Teen Activity Program
Lexis Japan Teen Activity Program

Campus

Kobe, Japan

Dates

Summer 2026
Start dates: 13 Jul | 21 Jul | 27 Jul | 3 Aug
Duration: 1–4 weeks

Winter 2026
Start date: 14 Dec 2026
Duration: 2 weeks

January 2027
Start date: 12 Jan 2027
Duration: 2 weeks

Fees (JPY)

1 wk: ¥289,500 | 2 wks: ¥425,000
3 wks: ¥560,000 | 4 wks: ¥690,000
Accommodation: Homestay (2 meals/day)

Activity Examples

– Kobe Local Tour (Ikuta Shrine, Chinatown)
– Kobe Animal Kingdom
– Cake Making Experience
– Pop Culture in Osaka
– Cosplay Party
– Calligraphy & Name Stamp Making
– Kobe Bay Cruise & Ferris Wheel
– Nunobiki Ropeway & Herb Garden
– Hanshin Earthquake Museum
– Suma Seaworld

Schedule

Summer: 9:15–13:00 Activities, 14:00–17:15 Japanese Lessons
Winter: 9:00–12:15 Japanese Lessons, 13:15–16:00 Activities

TAP Japan Gallery