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Middle School: Discover Japan

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9 days

Kansai region, Tokyo


Experience Japan’s many identities and extensive history. From majestic temples and shrines to interactive and imaginative museums, journey from the past to the present through Japanese culture. Explore the bright streets of modern Tokyo and escape to the breathtaking natural beauty of Osaka and Kyoto. Japan’s playful technologies, savory staples, and ancient architecture paint a beautiful contrast across centuries.Image displaying map describing the itinerary of the Middle School: Discover Japan tour

Day 1: Fly Overnight to Japan

Day 2: Kansai region

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Day 3: Kansai region

Travel to Kyoto

Take a guided tour of Kyoto

Visit the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple 

Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine

Day 4: Kansai region

Take a guided tour of Nara

Visit Todaiji Temple

Take a Taiko drumming lesson

Day 5: Kansai region

Visit Osaka Castle

Experience a Japanese arcade and game center

Visit the Cupnoodles Museum

Try some traditional Japanese street food for dinner 

Take an in-depth tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street

Day 6: Kansai region • Tokyo

Travel by bullet train to Tokyo

Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide

Visit the Harajuku shopping district 

Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine

Explore Shibuya Ward and pay a visit to the Pokémon Center

Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town

Day 7: Tokyo

Try your hand at karate in an introductory martial arts class

Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens to stroll among Japanese greenery and seawater ponds

Venture near the top of the Tokyo Tower, the second tallest structure in the country

Day 8: Tokyo

Visit the Miraikan Science Museum

Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple

Enjoy free time to explore around Odaiba

Belt your favorite jams in English or Japanese at Karaoke

Day 9: Depart for Home



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Hotels
Regional-style meals
Guided sightseeing
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Full-time Tour Director
Expert Local Guides
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