Robotics, Engineering, and the Future of Cities in Japan
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Visit the island of Japan, where the technology fuelling the cities of tomorrow is on display today. Home to countless organizations specializing in robotics and engineering, and steeped in a proud culture of elegant craftsmanship, Japan is at the forefront of innovation in the areas of sustainability and human mobility. Witness wonders once confined to the vivid dreams of sci-fi writers: strap into high-speed, superconducting magnetic trains, wave a hearty hello to Asimo the robot, and marvel at the miracle of Hybrid Assistive Limb technology–with EF Tours, you'll see how the future is closer than you think.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Tokyo
Take a guided tour of Tokyo with a STEM expert
Take a walking tour of Shibuya
Tokyo SkytreeVisit the Miraikan Science Museum
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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
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Day 5: Tokyo | Tsukuba
Take a day-trip to Tsukuba
Visit the AIST's Science Square, a showroom of industrial technology
Visit one of Tsukuba's premier STEM institutions
Explore JAXA, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency
Learn about Hybrid Assistive Limb technology at Cyberdyne Studios
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Day 6: Tokyo
Participate in a traditional tea ceremony
Take a tour of Asakusa Kannon Temple
Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens to stroll among Japanese greenery and seawater ponds
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Day 7: Tokyo | Yamanashi
Take a day-trip to Yamanashi Prefecture
Explore the interactive exhibits at the Maglev Exhibition Center
See Mt. Fuji
Visit a Japanese Village
Return to Tokyo by bullet train
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Day 8: Tokyo
Immerse your entire body into futuristic art exhibits at teamLab Planets Tokyo
Stop by the Unicorn Gundam Statue, a full-scale statue from the series Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
Add this in-depth excursion:
Karaoke
A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without an evening of singing your favorite songs with friends in a karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams, or just clap along with friends as you unwind and have a wonderful, relaxing evening.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 4 more days
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Day 9: Tokyo | Seoul
Fly to Seoul
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Day 10: Seoul
Take a tour of Seoul
With your Tour Director, you will:
- See the Blue House—the residence and office of the President of South Korea
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you’ll witness a guard-changing ceremony
Participate in a Korean cooking class
Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village
Visit Hyundai Motor Studios
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Day 11: Seoul
Visit the National Aviation Museum of Korea
Visit the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Ascend the Seoul Tower
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Day 12: Seoul
Add this in-depth excursion:
Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Take a full-day tour to Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (better known as the DMZ). This 150-mile long demarcated military area separates North and South Korea. Learn about Korea’s complicated internal struggle as you visit notable sites including the Third Tunnel—one of four tunnels underneath the border.
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Tokyo
Take a guided tour of Tokyo with a STEM expert
Take a walking tour of Shibuya
Tokyo SkytreeVisit the Miraikan Science Museum
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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
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Day 5: Tokyo | Tsukuba
Take a day-trip to Tsukuba
Visit the AIST's Science Square, a showroom of industrial technology
Visit one of Tsukuba's premier STEM institutions
Explore JAXA, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency
Learn about Hybrid Assistive Limb technology at Cyberdyne Studios
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Day 6: Tokyo
Participate in a traditional tea ceremony
Take a tour of Asakusa Kannon Temple
Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens to stroll among Japanese greenery and seawater ponds
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Day 7: Tokyo | Yamanashi
Take a day-trip to Yamanashi Prefecture
Explore the interactive exhibits at the Maglev Exhibition Center
See Mt. Fuji
Visit a Japanese Village
Return to Tokyo by bullet train
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Day 8: Tokyo
Immerse your entire body into futuristic art exhibits at teamLab Planets Tokyo
Stop by the Unicorn Gundam Statue, a full-scale statue from the series Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
Add this in-depth excursion:
Karaoke
A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without an evening of singing your favorite songs with friends in a karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams, or just clap along with friends as you unwind and have a wonderful, relaxing evening.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 4 more days
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Day 9: Tokyo | Seoul
Fly to Seoul
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Day 10: Seoul
Take a tour of Seoul
With your Tour Director, you will:
- See the Blue House—the residence and office of the President of South Korea
- Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you’ll witness a guard-changing ceremony
Participate in a Korean cooking class
Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village
Visit Hyundai Motor Studios
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Day 11: Seoul
Visit the National Aviation Museum of Korea
Visit the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress
Ascend the Seoul Tower
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Day 12: Seoul
Add this in-depth excursion:
Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)
Take a full-day tour to Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (better known as the DMZ). This 150-mile long demarcated military area separates North and South Korea. Learn about Korea’s complicated internal struggle as you visit notable sites including the Third Tunnel—one of four tunnels underneath the border.
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Entrances
Tokyo Skytree, Miraikan Museum, Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park, Toyota showcase, cooking class, guided tour of KEK, hands-on workshop, Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens, tea ceremony, JAXA tour, Cyberdyne Studios, Maglev Exhibition Center (with extension: Gyeongbokgung Palace, cooking class, Bukchon Hanok village, National Museum of Korea, T.um VR Station, Samsung Innovation Museum, Suwon Hwaesong Fortress, N Seoul Tower)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour emergency service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
We believe every student should have the opportunity to travel, which is why we let our travellers choose how they want to manage their payments. Enrol in our Automatic Payment Plan with just $199 to start, make fixed and low monthly payments through Uplift, receive invoices and make your payments in less frequent instalments, or pay up front in full.
Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.