The country of AI, human-like robots and advanced tech, discover Japan in this robotic technology and engineering school trip to Tokyo. Here’s our engineering & technology educational program at a glance:
- Day 1: Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
- Day 2: Tsukuba Science City, Cyberdyne, Akihabara
- Day 3: National Museum of Emerging Science & Innovation, RiSuPia in Panasonic Centre, Kawasaki Robospace, Odaiba Waterfront, Rainbow Bridge, Statue of Liberty
- Day 4: Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, TEPIA Advanced Technology Gallery, Shibuya Crossing, robot cafe, sushi restaurant
- Day 5: Sensoji temple, Asakusa, sushi-making class, Tokyo Skytree Campus, Sumida River cruise
Like what you see? Discover the awe-inspiring robotic tech 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.
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: Tokyo Touch Down
Morning/Afternoon
Step off the plane, meet your guide and board a private coach transfer to your accommodation.
First up, take in the view of the stunning city from high up in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.
Day 2: Science
Morning
Get lost in advanced technology today in Tsukuba Science City. It’s a zone designated to promote scientific discovery, in areas like engineering, biological and agricultural research. We’ll visit the laboratories of Cyberdyne, which develops robotic limbs. Learn more about the research and development activities carried out by the firm, before having an opportunity gain some hands-on experience as your try on some of the products.
Afternoon
Science Square Tsukuba AIST (The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology) is one of the largest public research organisations in Japan. It focuses on the creation of technologies useful to Japanese industry and society. Discover how advanced technologies are changing our daily lives.
Evening
Then, check out Akihabara, Japan’s “electric town”, a hub for anime and manga lovers. It’s also home to Japan’s most famous J-pop group, AKB48.
Day 3: What is Human?
Morning
Visit the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. One exhibition is called ‘Android: What is Human?’. It makes you question where the distinction between human and robot is. By the way, there’s a few not-strictly-speaking humans on the staff!
Afternoon
Then, head to RiSuPia in the Panasonic Centre, where you’ll learn how mathematics, science and nature interact. You can also pay a visit to the Kawasaki Robospace. In the showroom of the renowned robotics company, you can see a variety of the latest developments in robotics across industries such as engineering and medicine.
Evening
Marvel at the view from the Odaiba Waterfront. Enjoy the illumination of the Rainbow Bridge and the replica Statue of Liberty, which is a commemoration of the French Year in Japan.
Day 4: Culture & Robot Cafe
Morning
Head to Harajuku, where tradition rubs shoulders with modernity. Walk through the forest until you reach the Meiji Shrine, dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shokun, who, in the early 20th century, began Japan’s transformation from a feudal to a modern society. Then move on to the Harujuku shopping district to see maids, punks, goths, and fashionistas – anything goes in Harajuku!
Afternoon
This afternoon, head to the TEPIA Advanced Technology Gallery. With the latest tech in robotics, telecommunications, health & medicine, environmental & energy sciences, and more on display, this gallery introduces visitors to technology and products important to our everyday lives.
Evening
You’ve seen it on the big screen, now you can time lapse it yourself. This evening, see the Shibuya Crossing, famed for being the busiest intersection in the world.
Optional
- Rest your legs at the robot cafe called Henn na Cafe in Shibuya. Don’t be startled by your barista – Sawyer, a robot, will be serving you today!
- Head for a sushi restaurant, complete with iPad ordering system and a conveyor belt. Keep your eyes peeled for the tuna nigiri!
Day 5: Religion, Food, Robots
Morning
Learn about Buddhism at the Sensoji temple at Asakusa and explore the district’s charming streets.
Next up, roll up your sleeves for a sushi-making class led by a master sushi chef. Sample your delicious creations for lunch, and learn about how sushi evolved from a South-East Asian technique of preserving fish in fermented rice.
Afternoon
This afternoon, pay a visit to the Tokyo Skytree Campus, a creation of the Chiba Institute of Technology. The campus is split into two areas. AREA I is about all things robot, and features many amazing tech developments including the disaster support robots used at Fukushima Power Plant. In AREA II, visitors learn about space technology, where they can enjoy a virtual space tour or a virtual moon landing experience.
Evening
Finish up a busy day taking some seriously Instagram-worthy photos on a relaxing cruise on the Sumida River.
Day 6: Home Time
Transfer to Narita/Haneda airport and wave goodbye to your guide. It might be home time, but it’s not over. Japan’s tech will follow you back to the classroom…and beyond.
Learning Outcomes
Understand robotic engineering and technology principles.
Recognise the complicated philosophical and ethical debates surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced robotics.
Grasp the importance of advanced technology in the daily functioning of Tokyo.
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