Japan Student Study Tours Oct 2024

Osaka Castle in Japan with Autumn Leaves

this October...

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Japan Student Study Tour

3 Oct – 13 Oct 2024

Tour Dates

Thursday 3rd Oct - Sunday 13th Oct 2024

9 nights 11 days

Destination

Osaka

Kyoto

Tokyo

Purpose of the Tour

Sightseeing

Fully loaded Cultural Experiences

Learn or level up Japanese language and manners

Make friends

Group size :

Small group of 10 students with an experienced chaperones

Eligibility

Students between Y7 and Y12

ABN: 91 604 077 983

Itinerary

Day 1	3/Oct (Thu)	Depart Sydney for Japan (Morning) Arrive at Kansai International Airport (Night) Check-in hotel in Higashi Kishiwada, Osaka
Day 2 - 5 Osaka	4/Oct (Fri) - 7/Oct (Mon)	Watching the Danjiri Festival & enjoy street food and entertainment Exchange at local English school and make friends Be hosted by a Japanese family at a home visit Local school visit and find out how Japanese high school life is like Experience Japanese traditional cultural activities such as Shodo, cooking Japanese food & making traditional sweets Try Japanese kimono or hakama on
Day 6 Kyoto	8/Oct (Tue)	Check-out hotel in Osaka and head to Kyoto, check-in Sightseeing such as Fushimi Inari, Nishiki Markets, Kiyomizu-dera temple.. etc. Visit and have fun at Samurai & Ninja Museum with experience
Day 7 - 10 Tokyo	9/Oct (Wed) - 12/Oct (Sat)	Check-out Kyoto and head to Tokyo Shinkansen(bullet train) ride, check in hotel in Tokyo Sightseeing such as Skytree, Sensoji temple, Nakamise Street, Harajuku, Shibuya, Tsukiji Fish Market, Teamlab Planets, water bus(if weather permitted) Cultural experience – learn traditional dye technic on a tote bag to take home Waseda University campus tour – have lunch at cafeteria Check out hotel and head to Tokyo International Airport Depart Tokyo for Sydney
Day 11	13/Oct (Sun)	Arrive at Sydney

Package Prices:

The whole tour: 11 days 9 nights in Japan & 1 night on flight: $4899
Join the tour in Japan (land only): $3399

Tour includes:

Return flights
Twin-share hotel accommodation with daily breakfast for 9 nights
All transportation throughout the trip in Japan, including the bullet train and local public transport with the group
All admission fees, activities, and experiences within the tour
English-speaking experienced local carers in Osaka
English and Japanese-speaking tour chaperone from Sydney and back to Sydney

Highlights of the tour:

Sightseeing in Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo: Visit popular historical temples and shrines as well as modern buildings and attractions.

Cultural activities and experiences

Danjiri Festival (300-year-old traditional festival)
Visit to a Japanese family home
Local school visits and interaction with Japanese kids
Cooking experience
Shodo (Japanese calligraphy)
Traditional sweets making
Kimono or hakama wearing
Samurai and ninja experience
Traditional dye fabric on a tote bag to take home
University campus tour and lunch at the cafeteria

Learn or level up

How to take local public transport
Improve your Japanese language by hearing and using it in everyday life
Understand Japanese manners

Make friends

Meet Japanese local friends through local school exchanges and visits, who may become lifelong pals
Build friendships with fellow tour members, sharing memorable experiences that will always be a part of your life

Please note that although the itinerary of the tour has been carefully planned, it may need to be adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances. Read Terms and Conditions

What’s NOT included:

Lunch & Dinner (Unless offered during home visit or cooking experience)
Personal spending money
Travel e-sim

Participants are required to arrange and e-sim for the entire duration of the tour. This allows AST chaperone to maintain contact and locate participants at all times, ensuring everyone’s safety.

Participants should be supplied with personal spending money for items of expenditure not otherwise met by the tour cost. This money allows for purchase of lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks, and other unforeseen costs.

Q & A:

Who will accompany my child? : Students will be accompanied by a lady who grew up in Japan and have lived in Sydney last 20+ years. She speaks both Japanese and English and also a mother of 2 teenage children. You will be able to meet with her on a video call/in person prior to booking, if it helps for you to make a decision. (Please email us at arrangement@a-studytours.com to arrange a meeting.)

Do I have to organise travel insurance? : Participants are required to organise their own travel insurance.

When do I have to pay in full?

Applicants must submit a non-refundable deposit of $2,000 AUD by Sunday 11th August 2024
Remaining balance of $2,899 AUD is due by Tuesday 3rd September 2024.

Where will my child be staying? : In Osaka, the group will be staying at Hotel Route-inn Higashi-Kishiwada for 5 nights where they’ll have extensive experience including visiting local schools and a traditional festival around the castle. One night In Kyoto will be at Via Inn Prime Kyoto-eki Hachijo-guchi, and 3 nights in Tokyo will be at APA Hotel and Resort Ryogoku-eki tower.
How much would a meal cost for lunch and dinner? : It would typically cost anywhere from $5 AUD - $15 AUD unless your child decides to pick a high end meal.
What’s the fine print? : Please click here to view our tour terms and conditions.
Is my child eligible? : Your child is eligible if they are between Y7 and Y12.
Sounds great! What’s next? : To start the application process, simply fill out the form here to express your interest. We will then send you an email to proceed with your application.
Questions? :Contact us at arrangement@a-studytours.com or message us on Facebook or Instagram.