9 or 11 days
Tokyo (or add 2 days in Kyoto and Koya-San)
A FRESH APPROACH TO LANGUAGE IMMERSION 
Each day of your Language Immersion Tour is built around a different theme that ties together daily language classes, cultural activities and interactions with locals. Accredited classes at our EF International Language Schools provide students with the cultural context and relevant vocabulary they’ll need to navigate each experiential activity. Through it all, your Language Immersion Program Director will be with you, supporting your students’ language learning and highlighting each breakthrough moment.
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan

  • Day 2: Tokyo

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 3: Tokyo

    Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide

    Take a tour of Asakusa Kannon Temple

    Ascend Tokyo Skytree

    Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony

  • Day 4: Tokyo

    Today's Theme: Culture, Past and Present

    Learn about traditional and contemporary culture in an interactive language lesson

    Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine

    Participate in an Ikebana or origami class

    Take a walking tour of Shibuya

  • Day 5: Tokyo

    Today's Theme: Culinary traditions

    Practice food-related vocabulary in an interactive language lesson

    Explore the Tsukiji Fish Market 

    Prepare your dinner at a cooking class led by a local Japanese chef

  • Day 6: Tokyo

    Today's Theme: Art

    Master art-related terms during an interactive language lesson

    Explore the Akihabara area

    Visit the Suginami Animation Museum

    Take an anime drawing class

  • Day 7: Tokyo

    Today's Theme: History

    Learn history-related terms and practice during an interactive language lesson

    Visit the Tokyo National Museum

    Enjoy exploration time in Ueno Park

    Enjoy dinner with locals

  • Day 8: Tokyo

    Today's Theme: Daily Life

    Practice your conversational skills in a language lesson centered around daily life

    Participate in a local exchange

    Karaoke evening 

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Tokyo • Kyoto

    Travel by bullet train to Kyoto

    Take a guided tour of Kyoto

    See performances of traditional Japanese art at Gion Corner

    Dinner with locals

  • Day 10: Kyoto • Kōya-san

    Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine

    Travel to Kōya-san

    Visit the monastic complex, headquarters of the Shingon school of Esoteric Buddhism 

    Experience a Buddhist dinner

  • Day 11: Kōya-san • Depart for home

    Explore Oku-no temple complex

    • Opt to participate in a traditional Zen meditation session

    Travel to Osaka for your return flight home

Interested in learning more about this tour?
  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan

  • Day 2: Tokyo

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport

  • Day 3: Tokyo

    Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide

    Take a tour of Asakusa Kannon Temple

    Ascend Tokyo Skytree

    Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony

  • Day 4: Tokyo

    Today's Theme: Culture, Past and Present

    Learn about traditional and contemporary culture in an interactive language lesson

    Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine

    Participate in an Ikebana or origami class

    Take a walking tour of Shibuya

  • Day 5: Tokyo

    Today's Theme: Culinary traditions

    Practice food-related vocabulary in an interactive language lesson

    Explore the Tsukiji Fish Market 

    Prepare your dinner at a cooking class led by a local Japanese chef

  • Day 6: Tokyo

    Today's Theme: Art

    Master art-related terms during an interactive language lesson

    Explore the Akihabara area

    Visit the Suginami Animation Museum

    Take an anime drawing class

  • Day 7: Tokyo

    Today's Theme: History

    Learn history-related terms and practice during an interactive language lesson

    Visit the Tokyo National Museum

    Enjoy exploration time in Ueno Park

    Enjoy dinner with locals

  • Day 8: Tokyo

    Today's Theme: Daily Life

    Practice your conversational skills in a language lesson centered around daily life

    Participate in a local exchange

    Karaoke evening 

  • Day 9: Depart for home

Add 2 more days

  • Day 9: Tokyo • Kyoto

    Travel by bullet train to Kyoto

    Take a guided tour of Kyoto

    See performances of traditional Japanese art at Gion Corner

    Dinner with locals

  • Day 10: Kyoto • Kōya-san

    Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine

    Travel to Kōya-san

    Visit the monastic complex, headquarters of the Shingon school of Esoteric Buddhism 

    Experience a Buddhist dinner

  • Day 11: Kōya-san • Depart for home

    Explore Oku-no temple complex

    • Opt to participate in a traditional Zen meditation session

    Travel to Osaka for your return flight home

Interested in learning more about this tour?

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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Get round-trip flights on major carriers, and travel on the ground with air-conditioned motorcoaches and internal transportation.

  • Hotels

    6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (8 with extension); 1 night couchette accommodation with extension

  • Regional-style meals

    Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left up to you to discover favorite dishes of your own.

  • Full-time Language Immersion Program Director

    Your bilingual Program Director is by your side 24/7, building your language confidence through lessons and providing cultural context throughout your trip—all while handling on-tour logistics everywhere you go.

  • Guided sightseeing

    Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.

  • Entrances

    Honda Welcome Center; Tokyo Skytree; Meiji Shinto Shrine; Suginami Animation Museum; Tokyo National Museum; (with extension: Inari Taisha and Gion Corner)

  • Language lessons

    Each accredited class at your EF International Language School provides cultural context and relevant vocabulary for your immersive activities.

  • Experiential learning

    Immerse yourself in the culture through in-depth guided tours, shared insights from expert guides, daily interactions with locals, a cooking class, a karaoke night and more.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • 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.

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