20th Century Japan
In the final days of World War II, Japan was the target of the world’s first atomic weapons.
The bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki—along with centuries of militarization and imperialism—has shaped Japan’s future and their shift from military to technological might. Immerse yourself in a country devoted to international peacekeeping and technological innovation, while exploring the imperialistic roots that led to such a drastic change in national identity.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Walking Tour in Harajuku Shopping District
Visit the Meiji Shinto ShrineTake a walking tour of Shibuya
Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
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Day 4: Tokyo
Visit the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, a museum of historic Japanese buildings
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 • Yokohama • Hiroshima
Travel to Yokohama
Sky Garden Yokohama
Tour Yamashita Park with your Tour Director
Visit the Hikawa Maru
Travel to Hiroshima via bullet train
Enjoy a traditional bento dinner
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Day 6: Hiroshima
Tour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Enjoy free time in Hiroshima
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Day 7: Hiroshima
Visit the Mazda Museum
Explore Miyajima Park
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 8: Hiroshima • Osaka
Travel by bullet train to Osaka
Visit the Osaka Castle
Participate in a Karaoke Experience
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taiko Drum Lesson
Try your hand at making a thunderous beat with a taiko drum lesson! Learn the mythological origins while playing the same traditional drum patterns you’d hear in a local festival. Local experts will teach you through the proper techniques you need to play this powerful instrument.
Enjoy dinner at the Dotonbori Canal Street Market
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Osaka • Seoul
Fly to Seoul
View Seoul from the top of N Seoul Tower
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Day 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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 your destination -
Day 3: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Walking Tour in Harajuku Shopping District
Visit the Meiji Shinto ShrineTake a walking tour of Shibuya
Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
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Day 4: Tokyo
Visit the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, a museum of historic Japanese buildings
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 • Yokohama • Hiroshima
Travel to Yokohama
Sky Garden Yokohama
Tour Yamashita Park with your Tour Director
Visit the Hikawa Maru
Travel to Hiroshima via bullet train
Enjoy a traditional bento dinner
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Day 6: Hiroshima
Tour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Enjoy free time in Hiroshima
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Day 7: Hiroshima
Visit the Mazda Museum
Explore Miyajima Park
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit Itsukushima Shrine -
Day 8: Hiroshima • Osaka
Travel by bullet train to Osaka
Visit the Osaka Castle
Participate in a Karaoke Experience
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taiko Drum Lesson
Try your hand at making a thunderous beat with a taiko drum lesson! Learn the mythological origins while playing the same traditional drum patterns you’d hear in a local festival. Local experts will teach you through the proper techniques you need to play this powerful instrument.
Enjoy dinner at the Dotonbori Canal Street Market
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Osaka • Seoul
Fly to Seoul
View Seoul from the top of N Seoul Tower
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Day 10: 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 11: 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 12: 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
7 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 (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Meiji Shrine; Yushukan Military Museum; Shitamachi Cultural Museum; Yokohama Cup Noodle Museum; Hikawa Maru; Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum; Mazda Museum; Osaka Castle; 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.