Enrichment school trips to Japan
Home to everything from geisha and sumo to cutting-edge technology, Japan is a land of striking contrasts: modern and innovative, yet ancient and traditional. In Tokyo, soaring skyscrapers, neon-lit streets and serene Shinto shrines sit side‑by‑side; your students can see them all from atop Tokyo Tower or Tokyo Skytree, where panoramic views stretch across a city straight out of an anime.
Ride the bullet train (shinkansen) to Kyoto, and step back in time to the former imperial Edo capital, where the country’s timeless arts and tea ceremonies are still practised among its narrow lanes, while stunning old temples hold Japan’s religious heritage sacred. Further west in Hiroshima, the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Dome provide poignant insights into the events of 1945, and share the city’s resounding message of peace today.
With these three incredible cities connected by some of the world’s fastest rail networks, travelling is easy on this school trip, ensuring you can pack loads into your itinerary, and promising that a school trip to Japan will deliver a once‑in‑a‑lifetime experience your students will never forget.
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Tokyo Skytree
Towering over the rest of Tokyo, the Tokyo Skytree is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city and offers unbeatable panoramic views of the city skyline. With two different observation decks, a souvenir shop and cafe, you can easily spend several hours here taking in the breathtaking views.
Mount Fuji & Hakone
See the celebrated Mount Fuji during a stop at its famous 5th Station, then take a laid-back boat cruise on beautiful Lake Ashi before touring Mount Komagatake’s ropeway and summit, offering amazing views of nearby Hakone National Park.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.
Tour of Kyoto
Venture to Nijo Castle, a superficially deceptive structure what harbours a magnificent interior, see the tranquil Kiyomizu Temple amid its verdant surroundings, visit Ryoanji Temple, home of the most famous Zen rock garden, stroll amid the botanical beauty of Kinkaku-ji Temple and explore the Gion area on foot.
Tour of Nara
Explore Japan’s first permanent capital, Nara. A visit to the Todaiji Temple which houses Japan’s largest bronze Buddha is a must along with Nara Deer Park, which is home to hundreds of freely roaming deer.
Guided tour of Tokyo
Spend a full day exploring the wonders of Japan. Visit Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in Japan and stop at Asakusa, where you can visit the ancient Buddhist Sensoji Temple. Learn the history of the Meiji Jungu Shrine, see Harajuku, the centre of Japan’s most extreme cultures and fashion styles. Enjoy Omotesando, home to some of the most amazing modern architecture and luxury shops. Visit one of Toyko’s most famous locations, the Shibuya Crossing.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Visit Hiroshima station, the buzzing transport hub servicing the west of Japan, then on to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, commonly called the Atomic Bomb Dome, part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
Tokyo Skytree
Towering over the rest of Tokyo, the Tokyo Skytree is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city and offers unbeatable panoramic views of the city skyline. With two different observation decks, a souvenir shop and cafe, you can easily spend several hours here taking in the breathtaking views.
Mount Fuji & Hakone
See the celebrated Mount Fuji during a stop at its famous 5th Station, then take a laid-back boat cruise on beautiful Lake Ashi before touring Mount Komagatake’s ropeway and summit, offering amazing views of nearby Hakone National Park.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.
Tour of Kyoto
Venture to Nijo Castle, a superficially deceptive structure what harbours a magnificent interior, see the tranquil Kiyomizu Temple amid its verdant surroundings, visit Ryoanji Temple, home of the most famous Zen rock garden, stroll amid the botanical beauty of Kinkaku-ji Temple and explore the Gion area on foot.
Tour of Nara
Explore Japan’s first permanent capital, Nara. A visit to the Todaiji Temple which houses Japan’s largest bronze Buddha is a must along with Nara Deer Park, which is home to hundreds of freely roaming deer.
Guided tour of Tokyo
Spend a full day exploring the wonders of Japan. Visit Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in Japan and stop at Asakusa, where you can visit the ancient Buddhist Sensoji Temple. Learn the history of the Meiji Jungu Shrine, see Harajuku, the centre of Japan’s most extreme cultures and fashion styles. Enjoy Omotesando, home to some of the most amazing modern architecture and luxury shops. Visit one of Toyko’s most famous locations, the Shibuya Crossing.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Visit Hiroshima station, the buzzing transport hub servicing the west of Japan, then on to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, commonly called the Atomic Bomb Dome, part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
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