Japan
Asian Humanities
Length
9 days
Price
$1,590*Airfare not included
Program includes
- 7 Nights of Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- Welcome & Farewell Dinner
- On ground transportation
Program highlights
- University of Tokyo Visit
- Edo Tokyo Museum
- Day Trip to Nara
- Senso-ji Shrine
- Bamboo Forest
- Tea Ceremony
- UNESCO World Heritage Site – Nijo Castle
- Golden Pavilion
Itinerary
Day 1 – Kyoto
- Meet the Group at Hotel
- Orientation Walking Tour – The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc.
- Kyoto Welcome Dinner – Kyoto is also famed for its tofu and its distinctive locally grown vegetables. The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a variety of menu options to cater all diets.
Day 2 – Kyoto
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Historical & Cultural Tour of Kyoto – Golden Pavilion, Gion District, Traditional Kimono Show and more…
- Lunch Break
- Tea Ceremony – Kyoto was where the tea ceremony was born and remains its spiritual heart. This special ceremony provides an unforgettable opportunity to learn the Japanese art of tea!
Day 3 – Kyoto
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- UNESCO WH Nijo Castle – One of Kyoto’s most popular and impressive sights. It shows the power that the Shoguns wielded over the emperors throughout the Edo Period.
- Lunch Break
- Bamboo Forest – The iconic Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto is one of the most beautiful and serene places in Japan.
Day 4 – Nara
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Day Trip to Nara
- Todaiji Temple – a World Heritage temple in Nara Park famous for its Great Buddha. The temple is one of the world’s largest wooden structures.
- Kasuga Taisha – Kasuga Taisha is Nara’s most celebrated shrine. It was established at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city.
- Return to Kyoto
Day 5 – Tokyo
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Bullet Train to Tokyo (approx. 3.5 hours)
- Drop Bags & Orientation Walking Tour
- Historical & Cultural Tour of Tokyo – Imperial Palace, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Metropolitan Government Building, Meiji Shinto Shrine and more…
- Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion
Day 6 – Tokyo
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Tokyo National Museum – This famous museum houses the largest collection of Japanese artifacts and artworks in the world. With over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000, exhibits are rotated constantly.
- Ueno Park & Asakusa Walking Tour
- Senso-ji Shrine – experience the story of the oldest temple in Tokyo, and the people of Japan.
Day 7 – Tokyo
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- University of Tokyo Visit – Guided tour by local students.
- Lunch Break at Tokyo University
- Edo Tokyo Museum – Experience Tokyo through the ages at this fun and interactive museum.
Day 8 – Tokyo
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- Free Day in Tokyo
- Farewell Dinner & Program Closing
Day 9 – Return
- Breakfast & Day Briefing
- End of Program
- Depart Tokyo, Japan for Home
For more informations about the program please send us an email at: info@studyabroadassociation.com
