Journey to Japan
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Day 1: Board your overnight flight to Tokyo!
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Explore the serene pond, temples, and shrines of Ueno Park
Visit the Tokyo National MuseumTake a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Enjoy a Sumo-style Hot Pot Dinner
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Day 4: Tokyo
Visit the Meiji Shinto ShrineWalking Tour in Harajuku Shopping District
Take a walking tour of Shibuya
Explore Tokyo on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Watch and learn as you participate in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony led by an expert. What type of tea is used? Do people still do traditional tea ceremonies? Discover the answers to these questions and more while enjoying a relaxing, centuries-old ritual.
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Day 5: Tokyo | Hakone | Kyoto
Visit the Hakone Open Air Museum
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car (weather permitting)
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto -
Day 6: Kyoto
Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide
Visit Nijō Castle, where the Tokugawa shogunate kept a second home
Visit Golden Pavilion
Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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Day 7: Kyoto | Hiroshima
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Transfer to Hiroshima by coach bus
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Day 8: Hiroshima
Tour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 9: Hiroshima | Tokyo
Travel by bullet train to Tokyo
Explore Tokyo on your own
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.
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Day 10: Depart for Home
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Day 1: Board your overnight flight to Tokyo!
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Explore the serene pond, temples, and shrines of Ueno Park
Visit the Tokyo National MuseumTake a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Enjoy a Sumo-style Hot Pot Dinner
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Day 4: Tokyo
Visit the Meiji Shinto ShrineWalking Tour in Harajuku Shopping District
Take a walking tour of Shibuya
Explore Tokyo on your own
Add this in-depth excursion:
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Watch and learn as you participate in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony led by an expert. What type of tea is used? Do people still do traditional tea ceremonies? Discover the answers to these questions and more while enjoying a relaxing, centuries-old ritual.
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Day 5: Tokyo | Hakone | Kyoto
Visit the Hakone Open Air Museum
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car (weather permitting)
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto -
Day 6: Kyoto
Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide
Visit Nijō Castle, where the Tokugawa shogunate kept a second home
Visit Golden Pavilion
Tour the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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Day 7: Kyoto | Hiroshima
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Transfer to Hiroshima by coach bus
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Day 8: Hiroshima
Tour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 9: Hiroshima | Tokyo
Travel by bullet train to Tokyo
Explore Tokyo on your own
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.
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Day 10: Depart for Home
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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
Gain access to local attractions, like nature hikes with your guide—we'll take care of lines and tickets.
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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.
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 Tuesday, April 1, 2025 through Monday, June 30, 2025. This discount cannot be used or combined with any other offer.