Middle School: Explore Japan
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Group Leader: Scot Oschman
Requested Return Date: 4/5/2026
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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.
Experience Japan’s many identities and extensive history.
From majestic temples and shrines to interactive and imaginative museums, journey from the past to the present through Japanese culture. Explore the bright streets of modern Tokyo and escape to the breathtaking natural beauty of Osaka and Kyoto. Japan’s playful technologies, savory staples, and ancient architecture paint a beautiful contrast across centuries.
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Day 1: Fly Overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Kansai region
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Day 3: Kansai region
Visit Osaka Castle
Experience a Japanese arcade and game center
Visit the Cupnoodles Museum
Try some traditional Japanese street food for dinner
Take an in-depth tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street
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Day 4: Kansai region
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Take a Taiko drumming lesson
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Day 5: Kansai region • Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto
Take a guided tour of Kyoto
Take a tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Visit the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
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Day 6: Kansai region • Tokyo
Travel by bullet train to Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Explore Shibuya Ward and pay a visit to the Pokémon Center
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
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Day 7: Tokyo
Visit the Miraikan Science Museum
Venture near the top of the Tokyo Tower, the second tallest structure in the country
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Day 8: Tokyo
Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens to stroll among Japanese greenery and seawater ponds
Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Enjoy free time to explore around Odaiba
Belt your favorite jams in English or Japanese at Karaoke
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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: Kansai region
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Kansai region
Visit Osaka Castle
Experience a Japanese arcade and game center
Visit the Cupnoodles Museum
Try some traditional Japanese street food for dinner
Take an in-depth tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street
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Day 4: Kansai region
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Take a Taiko drumming lesson
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Day 5: Kansai region • Kyoto
Travel to Kyoto
Take a guided tour of Kyoto
Take a tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Visit the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
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Day 6: Kansai region • Tokyo
Travel by bullet train to Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Explore Shibuya Ward and pay a visit to the Pokémon Center
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
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Day 7: Tokyo
Visit the Miraikan Science Museum
Venture near the top of the Tokyo Tower, the second tallest structure in the country
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Day 8: Tokyo
Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens to stroll among Japanese greenery and seawater ponds
Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Enjoy free time to explore around Odaiba
Belt your favorite jams in English or Japanese at Karaoke
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Day 9: 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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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights; bullet train
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides
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Entrances
Osaka Castle, EF Game Center and purikura experience, CupNoodles Museum, Dotonbori street food tasting, taiko drumming lesson, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Meiji Shinto Shrine, Miraikan - The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation, Tokyo Tower, Hamarikyu Gardens, Asakusa Kannon Temple, water bus, karaoke
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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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