On this week-long culture school trip to Tokyo, students explore the bustling city’s buzzing modernity and storied past. Through visits to the forward-thinking TeamLab and the historic Asakusa district, and with hands-on traditional activities like sushi-making and kimono workshops, they’ll learn more about Japan’s rich heritage. Combined with excursions to the beautiful coastal Kamakura and the iconic Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, this tour provides a well-rounded insight into Japanese life.
Discover all things culture in Tokyo in our detailed itinerary below! But remember, all our school trips are completely customisable.
*Prices based on groups of 20 students and 2 free teachers, not including flights.
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What's included?
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary
✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed
Day 1: Welcome to Japan
Touch down in Tokyo, ready for the start of your culture school trip to Tokyo! Be greeted at arrivals by your enthusiastic Adventure Leader, ready to transfer to the accommodation. Once checked in and unpacked, meet come together for a trip briefing. Here, the Leader will explain the week’s plans, provide advice on adapting to local culture, and outline how to stay safe.
This evening, get the first – and best – view of the Tokyo skyline with a trip up to the top of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Day 2: Tokyo
- Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Tokyo aboard a private bus. Take in the city’s iconic landmarks, and learn more about the city’s culture thanks to a local guide.
- Visit the beautiful Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife who, in the early 20th century, began Japan’s transformation from a feudal to a modern society. Then, move onto the Harajuku district – Tokyo’s cultural epicentre. Pokémon, goths, punks, and fashionistas – anything goes in Harajuku!
- Get a glimpse of one of the city’s most iconic modern sights – the Shibuya crossing! Watch as pedestrians surge into the junction from all sides. It’s thought that every day, 2.4 million people cross Shibuya!
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Learning Outcomes
Discover Japanese traditional culture through hands-on activities.
Explore the forward-thinking technologies at play in modern Japan, and how they’re applied to culture.
Learn more about Japan’s storied past through visits to historic and religious landmarks.
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