Experience Japan
Japan is an island nation of contrasts.
Neon lights pulse and shine on century-old temples, monks walk alongside anime cosplayers, and Zen meditation is practiced in the same parks that people take selfies. It may sound chaotic, but Japan has perfected the balance of ancient and modern. A better understanding of Buddhism and Shinto, higher truth, or just a measure of inner peace await you on this meditative journey through the tranquil side of Japanese culture.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Osaka
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Osaka | Kyoto
Visit the Cupnoodles Museum and make your own Cupnoodle
Travel to KyotoTour Fushimi Inari Shrine
Walk Along Kamo Gawa River Banks
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Day 4: Kyoto
Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide
Visit the Gold Pavillion
Visit Kiyomizudera Temple
Sample green tea ice cream
Free time at Kiyomizu Temple
Enjoy a Tea Ceremony
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Day 5: Kyoto | Takayama
Travel to Takayama
Enjoy a Zen meditation experience
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Day 6: Takayama | Kanazawa
Visit the Takayama morning market
Travel to Kanazawa via Shirakawa-go
Visit the Minkaen Outdoor Museum
Free time in Kanazawa
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Day 7: Kanazawa
Visit Kanazawa Castle
Explore Kenroku-en Garden
Participate in a gold-leaf chopstick activity
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Day 8: Kanazawa | Tokyo
Travel by bullet train to Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Meiji Shinto ShrineWalking Tour in Harajuku Shopping District
Take and customize photos in a purikura - a sticker photo booth
Take a walking tour of Shibuya
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Day 9: Tokyo
Visit the Miraikan Science Museum
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Add this in-depth excursion:
Karaoke
A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without an evening of singing your favorite songs with friends in a karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams, or just clap along with friends as you unwind and have a wonderful, relaxing evening.
Enjoy an evening reflection in Asakusa
Take a tour of Asakusa Kannon Temple
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: Tokyo • Seoul
Fly to Seoul
View Seoul from the top of N Seoul Tower
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Day 11: Seoul
Take a tour of Seoul
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- A Guard Changing Ceremony
Visit the Blue House
Prepare an authentic Korean meal at a cooking class
Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village
Visit Hyundai Motorstudio for a look at the future of mobility
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Day 12: Seoul
Add this in-depth excursion:
Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Take a full-day tour to Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (better known as the DMZ). This 150-mile long demarcated military area separates North and South Korea. Learn about Korea’s complicated internal struggle as you visit notable sites including the Third Tunnel—one of four tunnels underneath the border.
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Osaka
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Osaka | Kyoto
Visit the Cupnoodles Museum and make your own Cupnoodle
Travel to KyotoTour Fushimi Inari Shrine
Walk Along Kamo Gawa River Banks
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Day 4: Kyoto
Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide
Visit the Gold Pavillion
Visit Kiyomizudera Temple
Sample green tea ice cream
Free time at Kiyomizu Temple
Enjoy a Tea Ceremony
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Day 5: Kyoto | Takayama
Travel to Takayama
Enjoy a Zen meditation experience
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Day 6: Takayama | Kanazawa
Visit the Takayama morning market
Travel to Kanazawa via Shirakawa-go
Visit the Minkaen Outdoor Museum
Free time in Kanazawa
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Day 7: Kanazawa
Visit Kanazawa Castle
Explore Kenroku-en Garden
Participate in a gold-leaf chopstick activity
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Day 8: Kanazawa | Tokyo
Travel by bullet train to Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Meiji Shinto ShrineWalking Tour in Harajuku Shopping District
Take and customize photos in a purikura - a sticker photo booth
Take a walking tour of Shibuya
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Day 9: Tokyo
Visit the Miraikan Science Museum
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Add this in-depth excursion:
Karaoke
A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without an evening of singing your favorite songs with friends in a karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams, or just clap along with friends as you unwind and have a wonderful, relaxing evening.
Enjoy an evening reflection in Asakusa
Take a tour of Asakusa Kannon Temple
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 10: Tokyo • Seoul
Fly to Seoul
View Seoul from the top of N Seoul Tower
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Day 11: Seoul
Take a tour of Seoul
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace
- A Guard Changing Ceremony
Visit the Blue House
Prepare an authentic Korean meal at a cooking class
Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village
Visit Hyundai Motorstudio for a look at the future of mobility
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Day 12: Seoul
Add this in-depth excursion:
Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Take a full-day tour to Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (better known as the DMZ). This 150-mile long demarcated military area separates North and South Korea. Learn about Korea’s complicated internal struggle as you visit notable sites including the Third Tunnel—one of four tunnels underneath the border.
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; bullet train
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 1 walking tour
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Entrances
Golden Pavilion; Kiyomizu Temple; International Manga Museum; Gassho-zukuri Minkaen Open Air Museum; Kanazawa castle; Gold-leaf chopstick activity; with extension: Glover Garden; Dejima Port
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
Discount applicable to travelers who enroll Monday, April 1, 2024 through Tuesday, April 30, 2024. This discount cannot be used or combined with any other offer.