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Group Leader: Erika Espinosa
Requested Return Date: 7/16/2022
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.
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.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
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Day 3: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Explore the Imperial Palace Plaza
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Visit Yasukuni Shrine
Visit the Yushukan Museum, the most famous Japanese military museum
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Day 4: Tokyo
Visit the Shitamachi Museum
Explore Tokyo on your own
Add this in-depth excursionTraditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Watch and learn as you participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by an expert. What type of tea is used? Do people still do traditional tea ceremonies? Discover the answers to these questions and more while enjoying a relaxing, centuries-old ritual.
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Day 5: Tokyo • Yokohama • Hiroshima
Travel to Yokohama
Visit one of Yokohama's famous noodle museums
Tour Yamashita Park with your Tour Director
Visit the Hikawa Maru
Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima
Enjoy a traditional bento dinner
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Day 6: Hiroshima
Tour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Explore Miyajima Park
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit the Itsukushima shrine
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Day 7: Hiroshima
Tour the Mazda Museum (if closed groups tour the JMSDF Kure Museum)
Explore Hiroshima on your own
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Day 8: Hiroshima • Osaka
Travel by bullet train to Osaka
Visit Osaka Castle
Enjoy a boat ride in the Osaka Bay
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionTaiko Drum Lesson
Try your hand at making a thunderous beat with a taiko drum lesson! Learn the mythological origins while playing the same traditional drum patterns you’d hear in a local festival. Local experts will teach you through the proper techniques you need to play this powerful instrument.
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Day 9: Osaka • Nagasaki
Fly to Nagasaki
Visit the Nagasaki Peace Park and Museum
Reflect on your travels and learn how to fold a paper crane
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Day 10: Nagasaki
Take a guided tour of Nagasaki
Visit Glover Garden and Peace Park
Visit the Dejima Museum
Ride a cable car up Mt. Inasa
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Day 11: Nagasaki • Tokyo
Fly to Tokyo
Participate in a calligraphy activity
Take a tour of the Shibuya district of Tokyo
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Day 12: Depart for home
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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
Explore the Imperial Palace Plaza
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Visit Yasukuni Shrine
Visit the Yushukan Museum, the most famous Japanese military museum
-
Day 4: Tokyo
Visit the Shitamachi Museum
Explore Tokyo on your own
Add this in-depth excursionTraditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Watch and learn as you participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony led by an expert. What type of tea is used? Do people still do traditional tea ceremonies? Discover the answers to these questions and more while enjoying a relaxing, centuries-old ritual.
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Day 5: Tokyo • Yokohama • Hiroshima
Travel to Yokohama
Visit one of Yokohama's famous noodle museums
Tour Yamashita Park with your Tour Director
Visit the Hikawa Maru
Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima
Enjoy a traditional bento dinner
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Day 6: Hiroshima
Tour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Explore Miyajima Park
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit the Itsukushima shrine
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Day 7: Hiroshima
Tour the Mazda Museum (if closed groups tour the JMSDF Kure Museum)
Explore Hiroshima on your own
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Day 8: Hiroshima • Osaka
Travel by bullet train to Osaka
Visit Osaka Castle
Enjoy a boat ride in the Osaka Bay
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursionTaiko Drum Lesson
Try your hand at making a thunderous beat with a taiko drum lesson! Learn the mythological origins while playing the same traditional drum patterns you’d hear in a local festival. Local experts will teach you through the proper techniques you need to play this powerful instrument.
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Day 9: Osaka • Nagasaki
Fly to Nagasaki
Visit the Nagasaki Peace Park and Museum
Reflect on your travels and learn how to fold a paper crane
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Day 10: Nagasaki
Take a guided tour of Nagasaki
Visit Glover Garden and Peace Park
Visit the Dejima Museum
Ride a cable car up Mt. Inasa
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Day 11: Nagasaki • Tokyo
Fly to Tokyo
Participate in a calligraphy activity
Take a tour of the Shibuya district of Tokyo
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Day 12: Depart for home
Feel confident helping your child see the world
Visit our parents’ page for everything from payment plans, scholarship opportunities, safety protocols, and more.
Are you the “print it, scribble notes on it, stick it to the fridge” type? You can download a printable version of our Parent Guide, too.
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