Japan: Culture, History, Geography, Visual & Culinary Arts

Japan is a rich and exciting destination for students to explore! This curated itinerary delivers cross-curricular, fun activities designed to inspire students to meet experiential learning goals while they experience the most iconic destinations in Japan. Sushi making classes, samurai training, meeting Sumo wrestlers, exploring anime culture, and taiko drumming are just a sample of the activities on offer in vibrant Japan.

Discover Japan's unique culture and diverse landscapes.

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We design unforgettable educational journeys for you and your students. Our educational trips include:

Itinerary

Tokyo

Tokyo is a massive, wealthy, and fascinating metropolis, including a mainland located northwest of Tokyo Bay and two beautiful and subtropical archipelagos, the Izu and Ogasawara Islands. It encompasses rugged natural scenery, high-tech visions of the future, and glimpses of traditional life. The various districts of this phenomenal city vary wildly in character, from the electronic blare of Akihabara to the magnificent Imperial gardens and shrines of Chiyoda; from the lively youth mecca of Shibuya to the splendid pottery shops and temple markets of Asakusa. The city truly has a little bit of everything for everyone!

Activities:

Orientation Tour including vibrant Shinjuku-Kabukicho district
Tokyo Skytree Tower & Sensouji Temple
Sushi Culinary Experience
Odaiba DiverCity & Gundam photo stop
Mount Fuji Experience: Hakone Ropeway, Mishima Skywalk, Forest Adventure Zipline, Lake Ashi pirate ship cruise
teamLabs Planet immersive digital art gallery
Sumo Training Workshop
Nikko Historic Tour:Toshogu Shrine & Kegon Falls
Edo Wonderland & Interactive Samurai Training

Osaka

Osaka is a large port city and a busy commercial centre on the Japanese island of Honshu, known for its modern architecture, vibrant nightlife and delicious street food. This bustling city features a number of appealing attractions, most notably its restored 16th-century Shogunate Osaka Castle, surrounded by a moat and plum, peach and cherry blossom trees.

Activities:

Osaka Guided Tour: Osaka Castle & Shinsaibashi-Dotonbori neighbourhood
Anime/Manga Experience & Pokémon Centre
Kyoto Tour: Gion Geisha District & Kinkaku-ji Shrine
Taiko Drumming Workshop
Nara Deer Park & Todai-ji Temple
Mt. Inari Hike: Fushimi Inari Shrine, Torii Gates, & “forest bathing” wellness activity

Hiroshima

Hiroshima has a deep historical significance – it was the first city ever to suffer an atomic blast, which wreaked devastation across the urban hub on 6 August 1945. The only remaining building in the area was the Genbaku Atomic Dome, which is now known as the ‘City of Peace’ and has become a worldwide symbol of hope for everlasting peace. Hiroshima-jo is a replica of the original castle where Japanese elders came together for centuries to discuss strategies and politics. Today, Hiroshima is a thriving tourist destination with an interesting food scene and a very vibrant culture.

Activities:

Kenroku Japanese Ornamental Garden
Guided Tour of Downtown Hiroshima
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park and Children’s Peace Monument

We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itinerary is a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you.

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Our unique approach to planning transformative experiences ensures our clients gain more than just a vacation: they come away with a greater understanding of the world, their place in it, and how the journey has enriched their lives.

We prioritize personalized experiences tailored to guests’ wants and needs, from holiday getaways to educational trips and everything in between.
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