For everyone aiming to get into a private junior high school in Nishinomiya, here is some helpful information.
Hotoku Gakuen, nationally known as a regular contender at Koshien, is located along the Muko River. It is about a 20-minute walk from Hankyu Kotoen Station and about 15 minutes by bicycle from JR Koshienguchi Station. Including students coming from JR Koshienguchi, about 60% of all students commute by bicycle.
Here it is on the map ↓
The address is 5-28-19 Kamioichi, Nishinomiya, Hyogo.
Since it is a boys’ school and a sports powerhouse, I had imagined it would have a full-on “athletic club” atmosphere, but it was not like that at all. The school building was bright, junior high first-year students through senior high third-year students study together, and the atmosphere during breaks was lively and fun.
On top of that, students have been accepted to Kyoto University straight out of high school for two years in a row, along with 4 students accepted to medical schools, 59 to national and public universities, and 83 to Kankandoritsu universities (2024 admissions).
With a study room available year-round and coaching support (paid), I felt these results come from the school’s serious commitment to academics as well.
Honestly, I may have had some preconceived ideas about boys’ schools… But Hotoku Gakuen turned out to be a school with such a bright, enjoyable atmosphere, while also achieving solid results in both sports and academics!
If you are interested in Hotoku Gakuen, we recommend visiting in person at an Open School or similar event.
Schedule for Open Schools, Admissions Briefings, and More
Hotoku Gakuen Junior High School July 20 (Sat) Junior High Open School (Trial Class Edition)
Hotoku Gakuen Senior High School July 20 (Sat) Senior High Open School (Trial Class Edition)
Hotoku Gakuen Junior High School August 2 (Fri) Junior High Open School (Science Experiment Workshop ①)
Hotoku Gakuen Junior High School August 6 (Tue) Junior High Open School (Science Experiment Workshop ②)
Hotoku Gakuen Senior High School September 7 (Sat) Senior High Open School (Club Activity Trial Edition)
Hotoku Gakuen Junior High School October 5 (Sat) Junior High Open School (Club Activity Trial Edition)
Hotoku Gakuen Senior High School October 12 (Sat) Senior High Open School (School Introduction Edition)
Hotoku Gakuen Senior High School November 2 (Sat) 1st School Briefing (Entrance Exam Question Explanation Edition)
Hotoku Gakuen Junior High School November 10 (Sun) Junior High Entrance Exam Pre-Test & Briefing for Parents
Hotoku Gakuen Senior High School November 16 (Sat) Scholarship Student Recommendation Entrance Exam Briefing
Hotoku Gakuen Junior High School November 23 (Sat) Junior High Open School (Trial Class Edition)
Hotoku Gakuen Junior High School November 23 (Sat) Admissions Briefing & Pre-Test Explanation Session
Hotoku Gakuen Senior High School November 24 (Sun) 2nd School Briefing (Entrance Exam Question Explanation Edition)
Hotoku Gakuen Junior and Senior High School December 8 (Sun) Individual Consultation Session Right Before Entrance Exams
Other Open School schedules are here ↓
In Closing
Hotoku Gakuen was a school where both sports and academics are fulfilling, all in a bright and enjoyable atmosphere. The school’s academic support, especially the study room and coaching support, is particularly impressive. If you are interested, please join an Open School with your child and experience the atmosphere for yourselves.
Here is the article by Nishitsu partner “Juku Sherpa,” who actually visited Hotoku Gakuen ↓
