Tour Number: 2142541PM
Group Leader: Thanh Tran
Requested Departure Date: 6/21/2019
Requested Return Date: 6/30/2019
Requested Departure Gateway: Washington, DC area (incl. Baltimore, MD)

ABOUT EF

For over 55 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to one global mission: Opening the World Through Education. Our programs help students expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, grow more confident and independent, and understand new people, places, and cultures.

10 days

The experience of a lifetime is waiting for you. Every detail from the cities you’ll stay in to the cultural discoveries you’ll make have been customized by your teacher for your group. Take a look at your personal itinerary for a sneak peek of what's in store.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan

  • Day 2: Osaka

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 3: Osaka • Kyoto

    Time to explore in Osaka

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    Osaka

    Osaka

    Discover the truth of the Japanese saying “dress into ruin in Kyoto, eat into ruin in Osaka” on this excursion to Osaka. Taste the flavors of Osaka in Dōtonbori, an area best known for its to-die-for street food scene. Then relax and see the other beauties of Osaka on your river cruise through the heart of the city.

    Travel to Kyoto

    Tour Fushimi Inari Shrine

    Sample traditional Kyoto snacks with your Tour Director

    Enjoy an evening reflection on the banks of the Kamo River

  • Day 4: Kyoto

    Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide

    Visit the Golden Pavilion

    Visit Kiyomizu Temple

    Sample green tea ice cream

    Visit the Kyoto International Manga Museum

  • Day 5: Kyoto • Takayama

    Travel to Takayama

    Enjoy a Zen meditation experience

  • Day 6: Takayama • Kanazawa

    Visit the Takayama morning market

    Travel to Kanazawa

    Stop to learn about Shirakawa's traditional architecture

  • Day 7: Kanazawa

    Visit Kanazawa Castle

    Explore Kenroku-en Garden

    Participate in a gold-leaf chopstick activity

  • Day 8: Tokyo

    Travel by bullet train to Tokyo

    Tour the Imperial Palace Plaza

    Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine

    Visit the Harajuku shopping district
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Karaoke

    Karaoke

     A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without an evening of singing your favorite songs with friends in a karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams, or just clap along with friends as you unwind and have a wonderful, relaxing evening. 

  • Day 9: Tokyo

    Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony

    Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town

    Visit Asakusa Temple

  • Day 10: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan

  • Day 2: Osaka

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 3: Osaka • Kyoto

    Time to explore in Osaka

    Add this in-depth excursion
    Osaka

    Osaka

    Discover the truth of the Japanese saying “dress into ruin in Kyoto, eat into ruin in Osaka” on this excursion to Osaka. Taste the flavors of Osaka in Dōtonbori, an area best known for its to-die-for street food scene. Then relax and see the other beauties of Osaka on your river cruise through the heart of the city.

    Travel to Kyoto

    Tour Fushimi Inari Shrine

    Sample traditional Kyoto snacks with your Tour Director

    Enjoy an evening reflection on the banks of the Kamo River

  • Day 4: Kyoto

    Tour Kyoto with an expert local guide

    Visit the Golden Pavilion

    Visit Kiyomizu Temple

    Sample green tea ice cream

    Visit the Kyoto International Manga Museum

  • Day 5: Kyoto • Takayama

    Travel to Takayama

    Enjoy a Zen meditation experience

  • Day 6: Takayama • Kanazawa

    Visit the Takayama morning market

    Travel to Kanazawa

    Stop to learn about Shirakawa's traditional architecture

  • Day 7: Kanazawa

    Visit Kanazawa Castle

    Explore Kenroku-en Garden

    Participate in a gold-leaf chopstick activity

  • Day 8: Tokyo

    Travel by bullet train to Tokyo

    Tour the Imperial Palace Plaza

    Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine

    Visit the Harajuku shopping district
    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Karaoke

    Karaoke

     A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without an evening of singing your favorite songs with friends in a karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams, or just clap along with friends as you unwind and have a wonderful, relaxing evening. 

  • Day 9: Tokyo

    Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony

    Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town

    Visit Asakusa Temple

  • Day 10: Depart for home


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Total price

$4,615
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