English / Nature · Kurabuchi, Takasaki, Gunma
Kurabuchi English Village | Summer Stay
A short rural residential programme in Gunma, using English through outdoor activity and daily life.
- Ages / grades
- Grades 2–9, course-dependent
- Duration
- 4–6 days / 3–5 nights
- Attendance
- Child-only boarding
- Language
- English-led; willingness to learn required Teaching language and starting level
Past edition · next season unverified
2026 brochure: A 21–24 Jul, B 28 Jul–1 Aug, C 2–7 Aug. All past; 2027 unannounced.
- Past edition · 2026/07/21–08/07 / selected sessions Sources and official information
Overlapping holiday tags help you browse broadly. School breaks vary; check the stated year, actual dates and duration.
Sources checked ·Who can apply
The short course recruits nationally; it is not limited to year-round pupils or local residents.
Summer A: grades 2–4; B/C: grades 4–9. Child motivation is required and oversubscription uses a lottery. Parents arrange handover and illness collection. Overseas-address and nationality rules are unverified.
Teaching language and starting level
| Item | Published information |
|---|---|
| Instruction / activity language | Short-course activities are all conducted in English. |
| Required starting proficiency | Any English level may apply; some prior learning is recommended. |
| Japanese-language support | The operator identifies Japanese/English-speaking staff; dedicated interpretation during the short course is not guaranteed. |
| Chinese-language support | Onsite Chinese-language support is unverified. |
| Korean-language support | Onsite Korean-language support is unverified. |
A translated website does not establish on-site language support. Reconfirm support tied to particular staff or weeks.
Included costs and the family budget
| Item | Published details |
|---|---|
| Published base price, to confirm | ¥30,000 Mandatory extras / tax to confirm |
| People covered | 1 child |
| Duration and edition | 4 days / 3 nights · 2026 summer |
| Accommodation | Lodging included |
| Included in this amount | Programme fee, accident insurance and tax |
| Extra / to confirm | Tokyo–meetup travel and bank fees; detailed meal/inclusion breakdown needs confirmation |
| Fee source | Official 2026 summer guide2026-10-04 |
Verified refundable deposits are separate from programme fees. They are not the same as booking deposits or non-refundable registration charges.
Additional fee notes
2026 tax-inclusive A ¥30,000, B ¥40,000, C ¥50,000; accident insurance included. Tokyo travel/bank fees extra; reconfirm detailed meal/package inclusions.
JPY estimates use 2 October 2026 reference rates, normally rounded to ¥1,000, with whole-yen values near filter boundaries. Payment rates and fees differ. Rates and sources
What the days look like
Chopstick crafting, fire/cooking, river play and English presentations; B/C schedule a tent overnight.
Parents, accommodation and transport
Residential rooms at the village; bus transfer from Annaka-Haruna Station. Families arrange Tokyo–station travel.
Why it is in this guide
Practical Shinkansen access from Tokyo, clearly published fees and a daily-life rather than classroom-only format.
Who it may suit
For motivated English learners; A suits younger primary pupils, B/C older children.
What to weigh up
A is grades 2–4; B/C grades 4–9. Oversubscription uses an individual lottery, without sibling guarantees.
Operating history and evidence
Official 2025/2026 material establishes recurrence. External visits and reporting exist, but independent parent accounts of this short course were limited in this search.
Before you book
Food allergies allow simple removal only, not separate menus. Children carry their luggage; plan emergency parent pickup.
Cancellation and refunds
2026 terms state refund less bank-transfer fees on cancellation; no prorated refund for late participation or early return after departure.
Sources and official information
Sources checked ·
- Official 2026 summer guide
- Official 2025 summer application, recurrence
- Independent educational reporting, not parent review
- Official nationwide short-course report
- Official staff language description
An editorial comparison based on official information and attributed agency or media sources, not first-hand reviews, rankings or a safety guarantee. Match the school calendar, language needs, independence and the adults’ plans together.