Middle School: Explore Japan
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Group Leader: Heather McCollum
Requested Return Date: 4/4/2023
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For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.
Experience Japan’s many identities and extensive history.
From majestic lakes and mountains, to interactive and imaginative museums, journey from the past to the present through Japanese culture.-
Day 1: Fly Overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Osaka
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Day 3: Osaka
Take a guided tour of Osaka
Visit Osaka Castle
Visit the Cupnoodles Museum
Enjoy a Tour Director led walking tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street
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Day 4: Osaka
Explore Nara with your Tour Director
Visit Todaiji Temple
Take a Taiko drumming lesson
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Day 5: Osaka • Tokyo
Travel by bullet train to Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
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Day 6: Tokyo
Visit the Suginami Animation Museum and participate in an anime workshop
Venture near the top of the Tokyo Tower, the second tallest structure in the country
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Day 7: Tokyo • Fuji-Hakone-Izu region
Take a day trip to the Fuji-Hakone-Izu region
Take a cruise on Lake Ashi
Visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car (weather permitting)
See Mt. Fuji
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Day 8: Tokyo
Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens
Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Time to explore Odaiba
Karaoke evening
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Day 9: 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 the airport -
Day 3: Osaka
Take a guided tour of Osaka
Visit Osaka Castle
Visit the Cupnoodles Museum
Enjoy a Tour Director led walking tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street
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Day 4: Osaka
Explore Nara with your Tour Director
Visit Todaiji Temple
Take a Taiko drumming lesson
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Day 5: Osaka • Tokyo
Travel by bullet train to Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
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Day 6: Tokyo
Visit the Suginami Animation Museum and participate in an anime workshop
Venture near the top of the Tokyo Tower, the second tallest structure in the country
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Day 7: Tokyo • Fuji-Hakone-Izu region
Take a day trip to the Fuji-Hakone-Izu region
Take a cruise on Lake Ashi
Visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car (weather permitting)
See Mt. Fuji
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Day 8: Tokyo
Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens
Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Time to explore Odaiba
Karaoke evening
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Day 9: Depart for Home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans, scholarship opportunities, safety protocols, and more.
Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
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See your tour come to life
Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights; bullet train
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides
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Entrances
Osaka Castle, EF Game Center and Purikura Experience, Cup of Noodles Museum, Todaji Temple, Taiko drumming lesson, Meiji Shinto Shrine, Animation Museum Workshop, Edo Tokyo Museum, Lake Ashi Cruise, Mount Komagatake Cable Car, Asakusa Kannon Temple, water bus, karaoke
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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
Travelers 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.