Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Visit the Harajuku shopping districtLearn about sumo wrestling
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine -
Day 4: Tokyo
Visit a technology showroom
Walking Tour of Akihabara
Participate in a scavenger hunt
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Local Exchange Visit
Spend time conversing with local students, pick up a few Japanese phrases, and get a first-person perspective of everyday life in Japan. Who knows, you might make a new friend, learn how to eat with chopsticks, or fold a paper crane!
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Hakone
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
See The Great Buddha of KamakuraExplore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Hakone • Odawara • Kyoto
Visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Take a cruise on Lake Ashi
Ride a cable car up Mount Komagatake
Explore Owakudani on your own
See Odawara Castle
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto -
Day 7: Kyoto
Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide
Visit the Gold Pavillion
See a Kimono Show
Visit Nijō Castle
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
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Day 8: Kyoto
Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Walking tour of Arashiyama Forest
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Nara
Explore one of Japan’s ancient capitals on your half-day guided excursion. Visit the Todaji Temple and see the Daibutsu, the world’s largest bronze Buddha. Walk through the wooded Nara Park, known as “Deer Park” because of its four-legged inhabitants. Just outside the park, visit Kasuga Shrine, one of the country’s most famous Shinto shrines. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Kyoto • Hiroshima
Travel by bullet train to HiroshimaTour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit Miyajima Park
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 10: Hiroshima • Osaka
Visit Himeji Castle -
Day 11: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Visit the Harajuku shopping districtLearn about sumo wrestling
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine -
Day 4: Tokyo
Visit a technology showroom
Walking Tour of Akihabara
Participate in a scavenger hunt
Add this in-depth excursion:
Local Exchange Visit
Spend time conversing with local students, pick up a few Japanese phrases, and get a first-person perspective of everyday life in Japan. Who knows, you might make a new friend, learn how to eat with chopsticks, or fold a paper crane!
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Hakone
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
See The Great Buddha of KamakuraExplore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Hakone • Odawara • Kyoto
Visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Take a cruise on Lake Ashi
Ride a cable car up Mount Komagatake
Explore Owakudani on your own
See Odawara Castle
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto -
Day 7: Kyoto
Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide
Visit the Gold Pavillion
See a Kimono Show
Visit Nijō Castle
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
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Day 8: Kyoto
Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Walking tour of Arashiyama Forest
Add this in-depth excursion:
Nara
Explore one of Japan’s ancient capitals on your half-day guided excursion. Visit the Todaji Temple and see the Daibutsu, the world’s largest bronze Buddha. Walk through the wooded Nara Park, known as “Deer Park” because of its four-legged inhabitants. Just outside the park, visit Kasuga Shrine, one of the country’s most famous Shinto shrines. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Kyoto • Hiroshima
Travel by bullet train to HiroshimaTour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit Miyajima Park
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 10: Hiroshima • Osaka
Visit Himeji Castle -
Day 11: Depart for home
See what an EF tour is really like
Japan: Land of the Rising Sun itinerary is jam-packed with cultural experiences! Every day was an adventure - new foods, new phrases in Japanese, and a peek at cultural traditions in a different part of ...Awesome adventure in Japan!
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Meiji Shinto Shrine; Asakusa Kannon Temple; Tokyo National Museum; Hachimangu Shrine; Lake Hakone Cruise; Mount Komagatake Ropeway; Odawara Castle; Nijo Castle; Gold Pavilion; Kiyomizu Temple; Gion Corner Performances of traditional Japanese Arts; Inari Taisha Shrine; With extension: Istukushima Shrine; Peace Memorial Museum; Himeji Castle
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated 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 add 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 travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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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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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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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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