Depart Home for Tokyo, Japan
Arrive in Tokyo, Japan
Airport Transfer
Hotel Check-in, Refresh & Relax
Orientation Walking Tour - The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc. Additionally, an in-depth safety briefing will be provided for what to do incase of an emergency.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Morning
Lunch Break
Tokyo Skytree 5-7 pm- Enjoy sunset and superb views from this television broadcasting tower and iconic landmark of Tokyo. At 643 meters, this tower is the tallest tower in Japan and considered the second-tallest tower in the world. Depending on the weather, you can even see Mt. Fuji.
Welcome Dinner - The group will be taken for an authentic Japanese dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Sushi Making Class - Experience a hands-on cooking class and learn techniques for making some traditional Japanese sushi dishes..
Lunch Break - Enjoy the meal you have prepared!
Hospitality Business Visit -TBD- Meeting with hospitality experts to discuss practices in Japan. Learn more about hospitality enterprises and travel programs.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Day
Arrangements by Faculty
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Tsukiji Outer Market - Here you can find fresh and processed seafood and produce alongside food-related goods such as knives. This is one of the best places in Tokyo to enjoy fresh seafood.
Lunch Break
Travel to Yokohama (approx. 45 mins)
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse - Also known as Yokohama Akarenga Sōko, the warehouse is a heritage building on the Yokohama waterfront that has been converted into a fancy shopping center
Cup Noodle Museum - The concept of the Cup Noodles Museum is "creative thinking". At this interactive museum dedicated to the inventor of Cup Noodles, Momofuku Ando, you will learn about the revolutionary business idea and how it became an international success.
Chicken Ramen Factory Workshop - TBC Make chicken ramen by hand.
Return to Tokyo
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bullet Train to Kyoto (approx. 2 hours)
Hotel Check-In, Refresh & Relax
Tea Farm Tour & Traditional Tea Ceremony -TBD- Tea has been drunk in Japan for over 1,000 years, but it was only around the 16th century that the practice took on the highly ritualized form by which it is know today.
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Full Day Historical Tour of Kyoto - Discover some of the most legendary temples and sites of Kyoto (TBD):
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Day - you may choose to spend the day in Tokyo or travel directly to Osaka
Late Afternoon Travel to Osaka
Hotel Check-in Relax & Refresh
Suggestions:
Osaka Castle - This imposing castle is a symbol of Osaka- The Castle has served as the scene of various conflicts, and was burned down and rebuilt several
Tenjinbashisuji Shopping District - experience this 2.6 km Japanese-style shopping street and arcade
Farewell Dinner & Program Closing- The group will be taken for an authentic Japanese dinner with a wide variety of menu options to cater all diets
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Airport Transfer
Depart Osaka, Japan for Home