Tour Number: 2572400YW
Group Leader: David Ebersol
Requested Departure Date: 7/11/2024
Requested Return Date: 7/19/2024
Requested Departure Gateway: Chicago (IL)

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.

9 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: Tokyo

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 3: Tokyo

    Take a guided tour of Tokyo with a STEM expert

    Explore the Shibuya District

    Ascend Tokyo Skytree

    Visit the Miraikan Science Museum

  • Day 4: Tokyo

    Take a guided tour of the Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park

    Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town

    Prepare your dinner at a cooking class led by a local Japanese chef

  • Day 5: Tokyo • Tsukuba

    Travel on a day-trip to Tsukuba

    Visit the AIST's Science Square, a showroom of industrial technology

    Visit a research facility in Tsukuba

    Explore the Space Dome at JAXA, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency

    Learn about Hybrid Assistive Limb technology at Cyberdyne Studios

  • Day 6: Tokyo

    Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony

    Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple

    Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens

  • Day 7: Tokyo • Yamanashi

    Travel on a day-trip to the Yamanashi Prefecture

    Explore the interactive exhibits at the Maglev Exhibition Center

    See Mt. Fuji

    Visit an authentic Japanese Village

  • Day 8: Tokyo

    Immerse your entire body into futuristic art exhibits at teamLab Planets Tokyo

    See the robot located at the Gundam Base

    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 with friends in your very own private karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams in English or Japanese, or just clap along and enjoy a truly authentic Japanese pastime.

  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan

  • Day 2: Tokyo

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 3: Tokyo

    Take a guided tour of Tokyo with a STEM expert

    Explore the Shibuya District

    Ascend Tokyo Skytree

    Visit the Miraikan Science Museum

  • Day 4: Tokyo

    Take a guided tour of the Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park

    Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town

    Prepare your dinner at a cooking class led by a local Japanese chef

  • Day 5: Tokyo • Tsukuba

    Travel on a day-trip to Tsukuba

    Visit the AIST's Science Square, a showroom of industrial technology

    Visit a research facility in Tsukuba

    Explore the Space Dome at JAXA, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency

    Learn about Hybrid Assistive Limb technology at Cyberdyne Studios

  • Day 6: Tokyo

    Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony

    Explore the Asakusa Kannon Temple

    Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens

  • Day 7: Tokyo • Yamanashi

    Travel on a day-trip to the Yamanashi Prefecture

    Explore the interactive exhibits at the Maglev Exhibition Center

    See Mt. Fuji

    Visit an authentic Japanese Village

  • Day 8: Tokyo

    Immerse your entire body into futuristic art exhibits at teamLab Planets Tokyo

    See the robot located at the Gundam Base

    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 with friends in your very own private karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams in English or Japanese, or just clap along and enjoy a truly authentic Japanese pastime.

  • Day 9: Depart for home


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