20th Century Japan
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Group Leader: Erin Howard
Requested Return Date: 6/17/2024
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In the final days of World War II, Japan was the target of the world’s first atomic weapons.
The bombing of Hiroshima—along with decades of militarization and imperialism—have shaped Japan and its shift from military to technological might. Immerse yourself in a country devoted to rewriting its legacy as one of the world’s leaders in international peacekeeping and technological innovation while exploring the imperialistic roots that led to these changes in national identity.
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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
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Take a walking tour of Shibuya
Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
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Day 4: Tokyo
Visit the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, a museum of historic Japanese buildings
Explore Tokyo on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Traditional 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 the top of the Sky Garden for 360 degree views of Yokohama and Tokyo
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 Hiroshima on your own
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Day 7: Hiroshima
Tour the Mazda Museum (if closed groups tour the JMSDF Kure Museum)
Explore Miyajima Park
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit the Itsukushima shrine
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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 excursion
Taiko 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.
Try some traditional Japanese street food for dinner on Dotonbori canal street
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Day 9: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Take a walking tour of Shibuya
Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
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Day 4: Tokyo
Visit the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum, a museum of historic Japanese buildings
Explore Tokyo on your own
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion
Traditional 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 the top of the Sky Garden for 360 degree views of Yokohama and Tokyo
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 Hiroshima on your own
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Day 7: Hiroshima
Tour the Mazda Museum (if closed groups tour the JMSDF Kure Museum)
Explore Miyajima Park
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit the Itsukushima shrine
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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 excursion
Taiko 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.
Try some traditional Japanese street food for dinner on Dotonbori canal street
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Day 9: Depart for home
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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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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; bullet train
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Meiji Shinto Shrine; Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum; Sky Garden; Hikawa Maru; Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum; Mazda Museum; ferry to Miyajima Island; Miyajima Park; Itsukushima Shrine; Osaka Castle; karaoke; Dotonbori street food tasting (with extension: N Seoul Tower; Gyeongbokgung Palace; Korean cooking class; Bukchon Hanok Village; Hyundai Motorostudio)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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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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