Middle School: Explore Japan
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.
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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
Experience a Japanese arcade and game center
Try some traditional Japanese street food for dinner
Take an in-depth tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street
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Day 4: Osaka
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Take a Taiko drumming lesson
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Day 5: Osaka • Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto
Take a tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Visit the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
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Day 6: 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
Explore Shibuya Ward and pay a visit to the Pokémon Center
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
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Day 7: Tokyo
Visit the Miraikan Science Museum
Venture near the top of the Tokyo Tower, the second tallest structure in the country
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Day 8: Tokyo
Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens to stroll among Japanese greenery and seawater ponds
Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Enjoy free time to explore around 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
Experience a Japanese arcade and game center
Try some traditional Japanese street food for dinner
Take an in-depth tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street
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Day 4: Osaka
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Take a Taiko drumming lesson
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Day 5: Osaka • Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto
Take a tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Visit the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
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Day 6: 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
Explore Shibuya Ward and pay a visit to the Pokémon Center
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
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Day 7: Tokyo
Visit the Miraikan Science Museum
Venture near the top of the Tokyo Tower, the second tallest structure in the country
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Day 8: Tokyo
Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens to stroll among Japanese greenery and seawater ponds
Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Enjoy free time to explore around Odaiba
Karaoke evening
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Day 9: Depart for Home
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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, CupNoodles Museum, Dotonbori street food tasting, taiko drumming lesson, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Meiji Shinto Shrine, Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Tokyo Tower, Hamarikyu Gardens, 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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.