Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
This tour departs:
- - The last week of June
- - The second week of July
Treat your group to the treasures of Japan’s past and present, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the ancient temples of Kyoto. Stroll through sacred shrines, see the Great Buddha in Kamakura, and catch a glimpse of majestic Mount Fuji. Engross yourself in the STEM-filled world of Akihabara. Feast on an authentic tempura dinner, and enjoy a special overnight stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan, an amazing cultural and learning experience for every girl.
The physical rating of this program is: Light: 1 (out of 3)
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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
Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Enjoy a sumo-style hot pot dinner
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Day 4: Tokyo
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Tokyo Disney
Dive in to the magic that is Tokyo Disney, the first Disney park to be opened outside of the United States.
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Fuji-Hakone-Izu region
Travel via Kamakura to the Fuji-Hakone-Izu region
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Explore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Fuji-Hakone-Izu region • Odawara • Kansai region
Travel via Owakudani and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park to Odawara
Visit the Hakone Open Air Museum
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car (weather permitting)
Enjoy free time in Owakudani
See Odawara Castle
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto
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Day 7: Kansai region
Take a guided tour of Kyoto
Visit the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple
Visit Nijō Castle, where the Tokugawa shogunate kept a second home
Take a tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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Day 8: Kansai region
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Travel to Osaka
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Day 9: Kansai region • Hiroshima
Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Explore Miyajima Park
Visit Itsukushima Shrine
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Day 10: Hiroshima • Himeji • Kansai region
Travel via Himeji to Osaka
Visit Himeji Castle
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Day 11: 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 Asakusa Kannon Temple
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Enjoy a sumo-style hot pot dinner
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Day 4: Tokyo
Explore on your own orAdd this in-depth excursion:
Tokyo Disney
Dive in to the magic that is Tokyo Disney, the first Disney park to be opened outside of the United States.
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Fuji-Hakone-Izu region
Travel via Kamakura to the Fuji-Hakone-Izu region
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Explore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Fuji-Hakone-Izu region • Odawara • Kansai region
Travel via Owakudani and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park to Odawara
Visit the Hakone Open Air Museum
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car (weather permitting)
Enjoy free time in Owakudani
See Odawara Castle
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto
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Day 7: Kansai region
Take a guided tour of Kyoto
Visit the Golden Pavilion, a Zen Buddhist temple
Visit Nijō Castle, where the Tokugawa shogunate kept a second home
Take a tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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Day 8: Kansai region
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Travel to Osaka
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Day 9: Kansai region • Hiroshima
Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Explore Miyajima Park
Visit Itsukushima Shrine
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Day 10: Hiroshima • Himeji • Kansai region
Travel via Himeji to Osaka
Visit Himeji Castle
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Day 11: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Bullet train
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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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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Guided Sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed guides
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Entrances
Meiji Shinto Shrine; Asakusa Kannon Temple; Hachimangu Shrine; Lake Ashi cruise; Mount Komagatake Ropeway; Nijo Castle; Golden Pavilion; Nara; Itsukushima Shrine; Peace Memorial Museum; Himeji Castle
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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.