
Prices and Schedule
Course Schedule & Prices 2026 (as of Feb. 20, 2026)
23 weeks - Japanese Cuisine Chef Training Course
(11-week chef course + 9-week study internship + 3-week break)
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 24,500
US$ 10,000
US$ 14,500
*Fee revision for September courses
- Apr. 13, 2026 - Sep. 18, 2026
(Including 3 weeks break : May 4~8 & Jul 6 - 17)
*Stage begin on July 13.
- Sep. 28, 2026 - Apr. 2, 2027
(Including 5 weeks break : Nov 9 - 13 & Dec 21, 2026 - Jan 15,2027)
*Stage begin on January 18, 2027.
*There may be restrictions on the length of stay depending on your nationality, so please check before applying.
(11-week chef course + 5-week study internship + 2-week break)
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 19,900
US$ 6,000
US$ 13,900
- Apr. 13, 2026 - Aug. 14, 2026
(Including 2 weeks break : May 4~8 & Jul 6 - 10)
*Stage begin on July 13.
- Sep. 28, 2026 - Jan. 29, 2027
(Including 2 weeks break : Nov 9 - 13 & Dec 28 - Jan 1, 2027)
* Stage begin on December 21, 2026.
*There may be restrictions on the length of stay depending on your nationality, so please check before applying.
*Japanese Language Proficiency for the Study Internship Course:
Participants enrolled in the 12-week chef training course will receive Japanese language lessons as part of the program.
Applicants with no prior knowledge of Japanese are required to study the language sufficiently before enrollment.
Additional Japanese language lessons can also be taken at JCI during or after your training period.
Even those not participating in the internship can optionally study Japanese.
12 weeks - Japanese Cuisine Chef Training Course (Including 1 week break)
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 14,500
US$ 4,000
US$ 10,500
- Apr. 13, 2026 - Jul. 3, 2026
(*Including 1 week break / May 4~8)
- Sep. 28, 2026 - Dec. 17, 2026
(*Including 1 week break / Nov 9 - 13)
*Course duration is 12 weeks, with a 1 week break, 11 weeks of actual lessons.
8 weeks - Japanese Cuisine Chef Training Course (Including 1 week break)
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 11,000
US$ 2,000
US$ 9,000
- Apr. 13, 2026 - Jul. 5, 2026
(*Including 1 week break / May 4~8)
- Sep. 28t 2026 - Nov. 20, 2026
(*Including 1 week break / Nov 9 - 13)
*Course duration is 8 weeks, with a 1 week break, 7 weeks of actual lessons.
6 weeks - Japanese Cuisine Chef Training Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 8,600
US$ 1,000
US$ 7,600
- Apr. 13, 2026 - May 29, 2026
- Sep. 28, 2026 - Nov. 6, 2026
5 weeks - Japanese Cuisine Chef Training Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 7,600
US$ 1,000
US$ 6,600
- Apr. 13, 2026 - May 22, 2026
- Sep. 28, 2026 - Oct. 30, 2026
4 weeks - Japanese Cuisine Chef Training Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 6,600
US$ 1,000
US$ 5,600
- Apr. 13, 2026 - May 15, 2026
- Sep. 28, 2026 - Oct. 23, 2026
Summer Course : Japanese each Specialities Cuisine
This is a more specialized course as you will learn 6 different theme categories on a weekly basis.
Theme Categories Schedule :
May 11 ----- Sushi* + Ramen & Japanese Noodles
May 26 ----- Popular Japanese Dishes & Yoshoku (Japanese-Western Cuisine)
June 1 ------ Wagashi
June 8 ------ Wagashi
July 6 ------- Japanese Cuisine Basics I
July 13 ----- Izakaya Dishes & Japanese Set Meals
July 21 ----- Yakitori & Chicken Dishes
July 27 ----- Sushi*
August 3 -------- Ramen & Japanese Noodles
August 3 -------- Sushi*
August 10 ------ Popular Japanese Dishes & Yoshoku (Japanese-Western Cuisine)
August 17 ------ Japanese Cuisine Basics I
August 24 ------ Izakaya Dishes & Japanese Set Meals
August 31 ------ Sushi*
September 7 -- Ramen & Japanese Noodles
September 7 -- Sushi*
September 14 - Yakitori & Chicken Dishes
*For sushi and omakase kaiseki courses, the standard course prices for sushi and omakase kaiseki apply.
5 weeks - Summer Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 6,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 5,900
- May 11 - Jun. 12, 2026
- May 25 - Jun. 26, 2026
- Jun. 1 - Jul. 2, 2026
- Jun. 8 - Jul. 10, 2026
- Jun. 15 - Jul. 17, 2026
- Jun. 22 - Jul. 24, 2026
- Jun. 29 - Jul. 31, 2026
- Jul. 6 - Aug. 7, 2026
- Jul. 13 - Aug. 14, 2026
- Jul. 21 - Aug. 21, 2026
- Jul. 27 - Aug. 28, 2026
- Aug. 3 - Sep. 4, 2026
- Aug. 10 - Sep. 11, 2026
- Aug. 17 - Sep. 18, 2026
4 weeks - Summer Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 5,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 4,900
- May 11 - Jun. 5, 2026
- May 25 - Jun. 19, 2026
- Jun. 1 - Jun. 26, 2026
- Jun. 8 - Jul. 2, 2026
- Jun. 15 - Jul. 10, 2026
- Jun. 22 - Jul. 17, 2026
- Jun. 29 - Jul. 24, 2026
- Jul. 6 - Jul. 31, 2026
- Jul. 13 - Aug. 7, 2026
- Jul. 21 - Aug. 14, 2026
- Jul. 27 - Aug. 21, 2026
- Aug. 3 - Aug. 28, 2026
- Aug. 10 - Sep. 4, 2026
- Aug. 17 - Sep. 11, 2026
- Aug. 24 - Sep. 18, 2026
3weeks - Summer Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 4,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 3,900
- May 11 - May 29, 2026
- May 25 - Jun. 12, 2026
- Jun. 1 - Jun. 19, 2026
- Jun. 8 - Jun. 26, 2026
- Jun. 15 - Jul. 2, 2026
- Jun. 22 - Jul. 10, 2026
- Jun. 29 - Jul. 17, 2026
- Jul. 6 - Jul. 24, 2026
- Jul. 13 - Jul. 31, 2026
- Jul. 21 - Aug. 7, 2026
- Jul. 27 - Aug. 14, 2026
- Aug. 3 - Aug. 21, 2026
- Aug. 10 - Aug. 28, 2026
- Aug. 17 - Sep. 4, 2026
- Aug. 24 - Sep. 11, 2026
- Aug. 31t- Sep. 18, 2026
2 weeks - Summer Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 3,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 2,900
- May 25 - Jun. 5, 2026
- Jun. 1 - Jun. 12, 2026
- Jun. 8 - Jun. 19, 2026
- Jun. 15 - Jun. 26, 2026
- Jun. 22 - Jul. 2, 2026
- Jun. 29 - Jul. 10, 2026
- Jul. 6 - Jul. 17, 2026
- Jul. 13 - Jul. 24, 2026
- Jul. 21 - Jul. 31, 2026
- Jul. 27 - Aug. 7, 2026
- Aug. 3 - Aug. 14, 2026
- Aug. 10 - Aug. 21, 2026
- Aug. 17 - Aug. 28, 2026
- Aug. 24 - Sep. 4, 2026
- Aug. 31 - Sep. 1, 2026
- Sep. 7 - Sep. 18, 2026
1 week - Summer Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 2,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 1,900
- May 25 - May 29, 2026
- Jun. 1 - Jun. 5, 2026
- Jun. 8 - Jun. 12, 2026
- Jun. 15 - Jun. 19, 2026
- Jun. 22 - Jun. 26, 2026
- Jun. 29 - Ju.. 2, 2026
- Jul. 6 - Jul. 10, 2026
- Jul. 13 - Jul. 17, 2026
- Jul. 21 - Jul. 24, 2026
- Jul. 27 - Jul 31, 2026
- Aug. 3 - Aug. 7, 2026
- Aug. 10 - Aug. 14, 2026
- Aug. 17 - Aug. 21, 2026
- Aug. 24 - Aug. 28, 2026
- Aug. 31 - Sep. 4, 2026
- Sep. 7 - Sep. 11, 2026
- Sep. 14 - Sep. 18, 2026
OMAKASE (Kaiseki) Course
Comprehensive fundamentals of Japanese Cuisine for Professionals
5 weeks - OMAKASE (Kaiseki) Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 8,500
US$ 1,000
US$ 7,500
- Jun. 1, 2026 – Jul. 2, 2026
- Nov. 16, 2026 – Dec. 17, 2026
4 weeks - OMAKASE (Kaiseki) Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 7,300
US$ 1,000
US$ 6,300
- Jun. 1, 2026 – Jun. 26, 2026
- Jun. 8, 2026 – Jul. 2, 2026 *
- Nov. 16, 2026 – Dec. 11, 2026
- Nov. 24, 2026 – Dec. 17, 2026 *
3 weeks - OMAKASE (Kaiseki) Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 6,100
US$ 1,000
US$ 5,100
- Jun. 1, 2026 – Jun. 19, 2026
- Jun. 8, 2026 – Jun. 26, 2026 *
- Jun. 15, 2026 – Jul. 2, 2026 *
- Nov. 16, 2026 – Dec. 4, 2026
- Nov. 24, 2026 – Dec. 11, 2026 *
- Nov. 30, 2026 – Dec. 17, 2026 *
2 weeks - OMAKASE (Kaiseki) Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 4,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 3,900
- Jun. 1, 2026 – Jun. 12, 2026
- Jun. 8, 2026 – Jun. 19, 2026 *
- Jun. 15, 2026 – Jun. 26, 2026 *
- Jun. 22, 2026 – Jul. 2, 2026 *
- Nov. 16, 2026 – Nov. 27, 2026
- Nov. 24, 2026 – Dec. 4, 2026 *
- Nov. 30, 2026 – Dec. 11, 2026 *
- Dec. 7, 2026 – Dec. 17, 2026 *
1 week - OMAKASE (Kaiseki) Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 3,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 2,900
- Jun. 1, 2026 – Jun. 5, 2026
- Jun. 8, 2026 – Jun. 12, 2026 *
- Jun. 15, 2026 – Jun. 19, 2026 *
- Jun. 22, 2026 – Jun. 26, 2026 *
- Nov. 16, 2026 – Nov. 20, 2026
- Nov. 24, 2026 – Nov. 27, 2026 *
- Nov. 30, 2026 – Dec. 4, 2026 *
- Dec. 7, 2026 – Dec. 11, 2026 *
For Courses Marked with *
Students enrolled in courses marked with * are required to take an additional Basic Lesson.
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Duration: 1 hour per day × 4 days (total 4 hours)
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Fee: $400 (total for all 4 hours)
Thank you for your understanding.
Basic Lesson Contents:
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Fundamentals of Japanese knives
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Knife sharpening techniques
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Cooking rice
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Making dashi (Japanese stock)
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Fish preparation and sashimi cutting
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Decorative vegetable cutting
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Tempura
*Daily lesson: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 6 hours (including 1 hour tasting, clean-up and cleaning)
Sushi Course
2 weeks - Sushi Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 4,400
US$ 1,000
US$ 3,400
- Jul. 27, 2026 – Aug. 7, 2026
- Aug. 31, 2026 – Sep. 11, 2026
- Oct. 26, 2026 – Nov. 6, 2026
1 week - Sushi Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 2,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 1,900
- Jul. 27, 2026 – Jul. 31, 2026
- Aug. 31, 2026 – Sep. 4, 2026
- Oct. 26, 2026 – Oct. 30, 2026
Basics of Japanese Cuisine
1 week - Basics of Japanese Cuisine
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 2,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 1,900
- Jul. 6, 2026 – Jul. 10, 2026
- Aug. 17, 2026 – Aug. 21, 2026
- Sep. 28, 2026 – Oct. 2, 2026
- Jan. 12, 2027 – Jan. 15, 2027
- May 10, 2027 – May 14, 2027
- Sep. 13, 2027 – Sep. 17, 2027
Ramen and Japanese noodle Course
2 weeks - Ramen and Japanese noodle Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 4,400
US$ 1,000
US$ 3,400
- May 18, 2026 – May 29, 2026
- Jul. 27, 2026 – Aug. 7, 2026
- Aug. 3, 2026 – Aug. 14, 2026
- Aug. 31, 2026 – Sep. 11, 2026
- Oct. 19, 2026 – Oct. 30, 2026
1 week - Ramen and Japanese noodle Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 2,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 1,900
- May 19, 2026 – May 25, 2026
- Jul. 27, 2026 – Jul. 31, 2026
- Aug. 3, 2026 – Aug. 7, 2026
- Aug. 31, 2026 – Sep. 4, 2026
- Oct. 19, 2026 – Oct. 23, 2026
Yakitori ,Chicken Dishes, Grill Cooking & Yakitori internship from Week 2
23 weeks - Yakitori ,Chicken Dishes, Grill Cooking & Yakitori internship from Week 2
(1-week Yakitori and Chicken cooking fundamentals lesson + 20-week in-store study internship, 2-week break)
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 19,000
US$ 3,000
US$ 16,000
- Apr. 27, 2026 – Oct. 2, 2026
(*Including 2 weeks break / Jun 1 - 5 & Jul 20 - 24)
- Oct. 13, 2026 – Mar. 19, 2027
(*Including 2 weeks break / Nov 16 - 20 & Jan 4, 2027 - Jan 8, 2027)
- Feb. 8, 2027 – Jul. 2, 2027 (21 weeks)
(*No break period)
* There may be restrictions on the length of stay depending on your nationality, so please check before applying.
12 weeks - Yakitori ,Chicken Dishes, Grill Cooking & Yakitori internship from Week 2
(1-week Yakitori and Chicken cooking fundamentals lesson + 10-week in-store study internship, 1-week break)
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 12,800
US$ 3,000
US$ 9,000
- Apr. 27, 2026 – Jul. 17, 2026 (*Including 1 week break / Jun 1 - 5)
- Oct. 13, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026 (*Including 1 week break / Nov 16 - 20)
- Feb. 8, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027 (*No break period)
- Jun. 7, 2027 – Aug. 27, 2027 (*No break period)
- Oct. 12, 2027 – Dec. 31, 2027 (*No break period)
5 weeks - Yakitori ,Chicken Dishes, Grill Cooking & Yakitori internship from Week 2
(1-week Yakitori and Chicken cooking fundamentals lesson + 4-week in-store study internship)
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 8,800
US$ 2,000
US$ 6,800
- Apr. 27, 2026 – May 29, 2026
- Oct. 13, 2026 – Nov. 13, 2026
- Feb. 8, 2027 – Mar. 12, 2027
- Jun. 7, 2027 – Jul 9, 2027
- Oct. 12, 2027 – Nov. 12, 2027
3 weeks - Yakitori ,Chicken Dishes, Grill Cooking & Yakitori internship from Week 2
(1-week Yakitori and Chicken cooking fundamentals lesson + 2-week in-store study internship)
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 5,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 4,900
- Oct. 13, 2026 – Oct. 23, 2026
- Feb. 8, 2027 – Feb. 19, 2027
- Jun. 7, 2027 – Jun 18, 2027
- Oct. 12, 2027 – Oct. 22, 2027
1 week - Yakitori, Chicken Dishes & Grill Cooking Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 2,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 1,900
- Oct. 13, 2026 – Oct. 16, 2026
- Feb. 8, 2027 – Feb. 12, 2027
- Jun. 7, 2027 – Jun 11, 2027
- Oct. 12, 2027 – Oct. 15, 2027
Wagashi Course
2 weeks - Wagashi Course
* 2 weeks - Group lessons in the first week, private and semi-private lessons in the second week
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 4,500
US$ 1,000
US$ 3,500
- Jun. 1, 2026 – Jun. 12, 2026
- Nov. 16, 2026 – Nov. 27, 2026
- Mar. 1, 2027 – Mar. 12, 2027
- Jun. 28, 2027 – Jul. 9, 2027
- Nov. 1, 2027 – Nov. 12, 2027
*Please see the course details page for details.
* 2 weeks - Private and semi private lesson
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 5,200
US$ 1,000
US$ 4,200
1 week - Wagashi Course
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 2,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 1,900
* 1 week - Private and semi private lesson
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 3,500
US$ 1,000
US$ 2,500
- Jun. 1, 2026 – Jun. 5, 2026
- Nov. 16, 2026 – Nov. 20, 2026
- Mar. 1, 2027 – Mar. 5, 2027
- Jun. 28, 2027 – Jul. 2, 2027
- Nov. 1, 2027 – Nov. 5, 2027
Please see the course details page for details.
Winter Course 2026
Weekly Content
Nov. 30 - Dec. 4: Chakaiseki (Tea Kaiseki), Kaiseki Omakase Course
Chakaiseki (Tea Kaiseki) :
A traditional Japanese meal served during a tea ceremony, consisting of simple,
seasonal dishes designed to complement the ritual of the tea ceremony.
Kaiseki Omakase Course :
A traditional Japanese multi-course meal where the chef selects seasonal dishes,
offering a carefully curated dining experience.
Dec. 7 - 11: Popular Japanese Cuisine
The week featuring the most popular Japanese dishes!!
Sushi 1,
Ramen 1, Japanese Noodle Dishes,
Yakitori & Karaage,
Tempura
Dec. 14 - 18: Popular Japanese Cuisine
The week featuring the most popular Japanese dishes!!
Sushi 2,
Tonkatsu,
Katsudon, Katsu Curry, Wagashi
Dec. 21 - 25: Christmas Japanese Cuisine
Learn special Japanese Christmas dishes and New Year's cuisine with gorgeous and
adorable presentation.
Christmas Japanese Course,
Japanese Christmas Cake_SushiCake,
Sukiyaki,
New Year's Special Menu
4 weeks - Winter Course 2026
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 5,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 4,900
- Nov. 30, 2026 - Dec. 25, 2026
3 weeks - Winter Course 2026
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 4,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 3,900
- Nov. 30, 2026 - Dec. 18, 2026
- Dec. 7, 2026 - Dec. 25, 2026
2 weeks - Winter Course 2026
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 3,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 2,900
- Nov. 30, 2026 - Dec. 11, 2026
- Dec. 7, 2026 - Dec. 18, 2026
- Dec. 14, 2026 - Dec. 25, 2026
1 week - Winter Course 2026
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 2,900
US$ 1,000
US$ 1,900
- Nov. 30, 2026 - Dec. 4, 2026
- Dec. 7, 2026 - Dec. 11, 2026
- Dec. 14, 2026 - Dec. 18, 2026
- Dec. 21, 2026 - Dec. 25, 2026
1 day - Winter Course 2026
[Total]
[Enrollment fee]
[Tuition]
US$ 550
US$ 100
US$ 450
- November
30
- December
1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Internship Course
For those who have completed JCI's chef training lessons for 6 weeks or more and have studied Japanese on their own:
1 week : US$ 1,200
2 weeks : US$ 2,400
3 weeks : US$ 3,600
4 weeks : US$ 4,800
For those who have completed JCI's Chef Training program of 8 weeks or more, studied Japanese at JCI, and do not require Japanese interpretation:
1 week : US$ 800
2 weeks : US$ 1,600
3 weeks : US$ 2,400
4 weeks : US$ 3,200
Included in the Fee:
- Tuition for restaurant classes during the Study Internship
- Study Internship arrangement fee
Not Included in the Fee:
- Japanese lessons
- Meal costs at the training location during the Study Internship
- Transportation costs
- All accommodation costs
Special Course : One Day Course, Two Days Course, Three Days Course
This curriculum is a tailored Course it will cover varying requests of the students. To select your preferred Course
Consult with us about 1day, 2days, or 3days courses ; CONTACT US
Option: Japanese language Lessons
* Revised Prices Effective April 1, 2026
11 weeks - Option: Japanese language Lessons
2 sessions per week, 1 hour per session : Private/Semi-Private: 2,500 USD
8 weeks - Option: Japanese language Lessons
2 sessions per week, 1 hour per session : Private/Semi-Private: 1,800 USD
4 weeks - Option: Japanese language Lessons
2 sessions per week, 1 hour per session : Private/Semi-Private: 900 USD
*Structure of lessons and lesson hours :
- Cooking lesson (including tasting and clean-up): 4 times a week: 4 hours 30 minutes - 5 hours
- Cooking technique support: 2 times a week: 1 - 2 hours
- Lecture on Japanese food culture: weekly: 1 - 2 hours each
- Japanese food culture training visit: once a week: 2 - 8 hours
- Cooking, tasting and cleaning up among students
*There will be no lesson on National Holidays in Japan. If there is a national holiday during the course period, the schedule will be adjusted accordingly.
*Lesson orders and contents are subject to change in order to learn different dishes organically, instead of separatedly.
*The Price above is Group lesson price (4 students or more) For semi private lessons(2 -3 students), it is 30% in addition, For fully private lessons(1 student), it is 50% in addition.
*If the minimum number of participants is not met, the course may be cancelled.
*Study internship may be limited to a certain number of days depending on your nationality.
Please check the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
*Group Registration Fees
2 students: 5% discount of the lesson fee
3 students: 10% discount of the lesson fee
4 students: 15% discount of the lesson fee
5 students: 20% discount of the lesson fee
6 students: 25% discount of the lesson fee
7 or more students: Please contact us for more details.
*The Price does not include following:
Accommodation(Except for Enjoy Atami course), Transportation, Students' travel insurance, personal costs such as phone, Internet, etc.
special ingredients not included in the program.
*The Price includes:
Culinary lessons, ingredients, Chef Coat & Cap, English interpreter service during culinary lessons (for other languages, please inquire) City tour, Cultural visits included in the program, Certificate of Course completion, VISA documents requested by the student, support in English during their stay.