Japan Language Tour- Sample Itinerary

School tour specialists providing comprehensive teacher resources

Our teacher toolkit provides the planning resources needed to successfully plan an international school trip. From support with fundraising and communication with parents and students to planning checklists, these resources allow busy teachers to stay on track with the planning process.

Group travel management software

EA uses the latest software to make teachers' lives easier by performing tasks and collating information on their behalf. Instead of teachers chasing up parents for students' passport details, medical information, waiver forms, chasing payments etc, now Educating Adventures will do this on your behalf.

Professional local trip representatives providing 24 hour support

The EA difference is our qualified and experienced team on the ground at each of our featured destinations. Your school tour representative will meet and greet, and work with you to ensure flexibility and provide ongoing support throughout your school tour. Our representatives are selected for their ability to quickly develop a great rapport with teachers and students and because they are passionate about providing excellent service.

Bespoke educational trips, customised to your requirements

EA School Tours have been working with schools for 14 years to facilitate informative and inspiring school tours around the world. In addition to key featured trips to the USA, UK & Europe, NZ, South America and Japan, our experienced team can create bespoke educational travel itineraries for your school. All packages are fully inclusive with flights, accommodation, activities and so much more…

Superior organisation for a stress free experience

EA School Tours provides an unsurpassed level of support to teachers. From the concept to completion of your school tour, your dedicated school travel consultant will work with you to ensure a memorable and safe experience for your students, parents, and teachers. There is a high level of communication required in order to successfully plan an international trip and our team will ensure the planning is on track to deliver an exceptional school trip.

Excellent knowledge of local activities

Your school travel consultant will have intimate knowledge of our featured travel locations and a handful of other exciting travel destinations around the globe. Our committed team have been selected because of their knowledge of international travel, their high level of organisational skills and great service, and their ability to source exciting and educational trip activities to add to your overall school travel experience.

Financial Security

Educating Adventures protects and has in place bonding and trust accounts to give our clients peace of mind with regards to financial security. Each year we undergo a series of financial reviews with the various associations we are members of.

• In the UK we hold an Air Travel Organisers License (ATOL) with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Our ATOL number is 9231. ATOL protects customers from losing money or being stranded abroad. It does this by carrying out checks on the tour operators and travel organisers it licenses and requiring a financial guarantee called a bond. If a tour operator goes out of business the CAA will make a refund to the customer or if the customer is abroad, they will arrange for the customer to finish their holiday and fly home.
•  In New Zealand we are a member of the Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ). TAANZ has established a Bonding Scheme. As a members we subscribe to consumer protection arrangements including operating a client trust account. It is compulsory for every full member of TAANZ to belong to the Bonding Scheme.
•  In Australia we are a member of the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA). ATIA represents retail and corporate travel agents, tour operators, wholesalers, and consolidators in Australia. In addition to an annual financial review, we are also required to operate a client trust account. A trust account provides clients with peace of mind, knowing their money is safeguarded. Funds deposits are to be used only for securing the required travel package elements and not for funding day to day operational costs of the agency.

 

Furthermore, we are also an accredited agency and members of the below associations:

• Educating Adventures are ATAS (Australian Travel Accreditation Scheme) accredited.  ATAS companies need to prove the following:
  • That they are a 'Fit and Proper Entity'
  • Be a registered Australian Number (ABN) holder
  • Comply with relevant sections of the ASIC Administered Corporations Act 2001 as required
  • Provide certified financial accounts to prove solvency. 
• Members of SETO (Student Education Travel Organisation). The key purpose of SETO is to:
  • To bring governance to the student educational travel sector
  • To ensure there is a framework for health and safety and quality assurance in the sector
  • To protect the integrity of the travel sector in its dealing with the education sector
  • To understand and respect the role teachers play in organising trips for their students
• Members of SYTA (Student and Youth Travel Association).
  • Being a member of the Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA) signals a commitment to the highest standards in student and youth travel
  • SYTA members adhere to ethical guidelines, undergo vetting, and provide enriching, culturally immersive travel opportunities.
  • This partnership ensures that schools can trust their travel provider to endeavour to prioritize student welfare and deliver valuable, memorable experiences that complement classroom learning.
• Certified with CSTO:  
  • What CSTO certification means for you, as a teacher, is that you can trust we have procedures and policies surrounding some seriously important things, such as:
    • Child Protection
    • Staff Background Checks
    • Health Information Management
    • Crisis Response Training and Planning
  • Travelling with a company that has CSTO Certification is a big tick towards doing your due diligence when picking a tour operator.

Our planning

The next step is to let know that you would like to work with us and we can advise and help you to make this tour a reality. There is no obligation to travel, this step just allows us to make all necessary enquiries and work with our suppliers on organising initial details for your group while you advertise the trip to your school and collect deposits.

 

Get it right

This quotation and itinerary is a starting point. We enjoy this stage, spending time with teachers to make changes and ensure each school group gets the best itinerary at a suitable package price.

 

Confirm the trip

To confirm your trip a non-refundable deposit (normally 15% of the package price) is required. Once we have secured the main components of your trip with our suppliers we will send you a confirmation invoice. This will include a remaining payments schedule as agreed with you. Note: international flights are generally only available to be booked 11 months prior to travel.

 

Price guarantee

We know how difficult it is for teachers to ask parents for more money. Once we have issued a confirmation invoice the price will never change as long as the itinerary does not change and the numbers of travellers remain the same. So the price of the tour will not increase if flights and/or taxes increase or exchange rate changes. Another reason why EA School Tours makes teachers' lives easier!

Fly from your nearest international airport to Tokyo.

This morning students will meet with their guide, and will visit Ikebukuro, a vibrant entertainment and shopping district in Tokyo, known for its anime culture, massive department stores, and bustling nightlife.

Visit an anime store and TeamLab Borderless, an immersive digital art museum in Tokyo where interactive, ever-changing light installations create a mesmerizing, borderless world of creativity.

Then it's time for a Wagashi (traditional treats) making class, a hands-on experience in crafting Japan’s delicate traditional sweets, blending artistry with seasonal ingredients and cultural heritage. 

Visit Asakusa and Nakamise Street, a historic district in Tokyo famous for the iconic Senso-ji Temple, bustling markets, and traditional Japanese culture.   

Then visit Sky Tree, including main deck, with stunning panoramic views of the city from one of the tallest structures in the world. 

If there is time, have a stop at the Pokemon Center, offering exclusive merchandise, interactive displays, and a nostalgic dive into the world of Pokémon.     

Breakfast included.

Overnight Tokyo.

Meet your guide for a walking tour of Harajuku district, Tokyo’s trendsetting district, famous for its vibrant street fashion, quirky boutiques, and youthful energy along Takeshita Street.

Have a look at Omotesando, Tokyo’s stylish avenue, known for its upscale boutiques, modern architecture, and elegant café culture.

Visit Shinjuku, Tokyo's vibrant heart, known for its towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife, bustling shopping streets, and the serene Shinjuku Gyoen garden.

Students will then visit Shibuya, where they will visit Pepper Parlor (seats organised, but any drink or food orders are not included), the only place in the world to offer a glimpse at an exciting future in which humans and robots work together. Robots work with human staff to serve customers, offering fun services and entertainment.

Explore Shibuya, a bustling hotspot, famous for its iconic Scramble Crossing, and trendy shopping.

Explore Akihabara, Tokyo’s electric town, famous for its anime, gaming, and tech culture.

Then students will enjoy some Karaoke with bottomless soft drinks.

Breakfast included.

Overnight Tokyo.

Today after breakfast, students will visit Tokyo Disneyland!

Visiting Tokyo Disneyland is an enchanting adventure where fairy tales come to life amidst vibrant attractions, dazzling parades, and beloved Disney characters, creating unforgettable memories for guests of all ages.

Breakfast included.

Overnight Tokyo.

After breakfast, students will board the shinkansen (bullet train) to Kyoto, a journey through Japan’s rich history, with stunning temples, traditional tea houses, and picturesque streets lined with wooden machiya houses.

Today is a teacher led tour of the Kyoto highlights.  These include:

Heian Jingu, a striking Shinto shrine in Kyoto, known for its massive torii gate, elegant Heian-era architecture, and stunning seasonal gardens.

Visit Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, is a breathtaking Zen temple in Kyoto, famed for its gold-leaf-covered exterior reflecting beautifully on its surrounding pond.

Kiyomizu Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kyoto, renowned for its iconic wooden stage that offers panoramic views of the city and its stunning cherry blossom and autumn foliage.

Wander through the old Kyoto historic streets and walk the Philosopher's Walk to Nanzen Ji, a serene stroll along a picturesque canal lined with cherry trees, leading to the tranquil Nanzen-ji Temple, a hidden gem of Kyoto's cultural beauty.

PACK AN OVERNIGHT BAG FOR HIROSHIMA TOMORROW.

Breakfast included.

Overnight Kyoto.

Today after breakfast, students will enjoy the Toei Kyoto Studio Park, a unique theme park where visitors can step into the world of samurai films, explore Edo-period sets, and enjoy ninja shows and cosplay experiences.

Your luggage transfer will be collected to transfer to Osaka.

After breakfast take the train and ferry to Miyajima island, known for its iconic "floating" torii gate, offers a serene escape with scenic hiking trails, sacred temples, and vibrant wildlife amidst breathtaking natural beauty

After breakfast, head to the scenic waterfront old port, and visit the Kaiyukan, one of the world’s largest aquariums, offering a fascinating journey through diverse marine ecosystems, with stunning exhibits including a massive central tank featuring a whale shark.

After breakfast, it's time to enjoy Universal Studios Japan!

The theme park offers thrilling attractions, including Super Nintendo World, where visitors can step into the Mushroom Kingdom, race in Mario Kart, and collect coins in an interactive gaming adventure.

Collect your luggage from the accommodation and then take your private transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Breakfast included.