Institut français du Japon – Kansai French Open Day 2026

Dates & time: October 3, 2026 (Sat) 13:30–17:00
Price & booking: Free Advance booking online or by phone (06-6358-7391); details on the Open Day page. Walk-ins are accepted, but those who booked get counseling first.
Venue & access: Institut français du Japon – Kansai, Osaka school (Minamimorimachi Sangyo Bldg. 9F) About 2 min walk from Minamimorimachi Station (Osaka Metro Sakaisuji & Tanimachi lines)

There are 12 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Institut français du Japon – Kansai, Osaka school (Minamimorimachi Sangyo Bldg. 9F), and 1 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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Why You Should Visit

Institut français du Japon – Kansai, an official French government institution under the French Embassy's cultural service, holds a French Open Day before its autumn term. Try a free trial lesson at one of four levels from beginner to advanced, then join the term briefing and a counseling session with the teaching staff to find the right class. The institute has taught French since 1927, with native French-speaking teachers. Good for anyone starting French or looking to get back into it.

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Program (Osaka school)

13:30 Free trial lessons (beginner, elementary, intermediate, advanced)

14:30 Autumn term briefing

15:15 Counseling with teaching staff (until 17:00)

Autumn term

Classes: Oct 10 – Dec 19
Registration: Sep 12 – Oct 16
Annual membership fee waived for new registrations on Open Day

※The Kyoto school (Sakyo-ku) holds the same program on the same day

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FAQ

Can complete beginners join?

Yes. Trial lessons are split into four levels, starting from absolute beginner.

Is booking required?

Walk-ins are welcome, but counseling prioritizes those who booked, so you may have to wait.

Do I have to enroll after attending?

Attendance is free and enrolling is optional. New registrations on the day get the annual fee waived.