VJLS-JH
VJLS-JH

Travel Japanese Course in Vancouver – Learn with VJLS-JH

Learn and practice essential travel phrases and conversations to get ready for your trip to Japan!

No prior Japanese experience? No problem!

The Travel Japanese course is specially designed for beginners, so you don’t need any background in Japanese to join.

In this course, you’ll learn a wide range of useful travel phrases, practical conversations, and fun cultural tips and etiquette to help you feel more confident and meaningful while traveling in Japan.

You won’t need to learn any Japanese characters or complicated grammar rules — the focus is on communication you can use on your trip.

Even if you’ve never studied Japanese before, you’ll be able to enjoy and follow the class with ease. Feel free to join us!

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Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

What you’ll learn: 

  • Greetings + Simple phrases
    Learn simple Japanese phrases, self introductions, and signage
  • Food & Culture
    Learn about famous Japanese foods, culture, history, seasons
  • Dining & Restaurants
    Make reservations, order food, and talk about flavors and tastes!
  • Shopping
    How much is this? Where do I find that? Learn about Japanese convenience stores!
  • Hotels & Accommodations
    Hot-springs & Ryokan, Kaiseki Ryori; checking in & out; asking for recommendations
  • Getting around Japan
    Transportation (bus, train, taxi, airport); asking for direction; Japanese transit system

Duration

5 weeks in-person (10 hours)

Class Schedule

In-Person Class 
Every Tuesday for 5 weeks
February 3rd to March 3rd, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm 

Online Class 
Every Wednesday for 5 weeks
February 4th to March 4th, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm 

Location

Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall

487 Alexander Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Class Format

In-person, instructor-led sessions with interactive practice, group work, and cultural applications

Course Materials

No materials required

Course Fees (Tax Free)

In-Person Course:
$160

Online Course:
$150

About the VJLS-JH

Since opening its doors in 1906, the Vancouver Japanese Language School & Japanese Hall (VJLS-JH) has supported generations of learners in fulfilling their language goals. The VJLS-JH offers students an immersive and welcoming learning environment through a wide range of language classes, cultural events, and community programming.

At the VJLS-JH, we provide deeper connections than just language learning. VJLS-JH students are welcomed into a vibrant community with shared cultural and language interests.

Instructor Contact

For inquiries or further information about registration, please contact:
Misaki Kawai (mkawai@vjls-jh.com)

Travel Japanese Course Registration

In-Person Class

Every Tuesday for 5 weeks
February 3rd to March 3rd, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Online Class

Every Wednesday for 5 weeks
February 4th to March 4th, 2026
6:00pm to 8:00pm