We will leave from NCSSM-Durham late in the night to begin our journey to Japan! Long day of travel ahead!
Arrive in Tokyo, meet up with our guide at the airport, and travel to our hotel.
Today, we will visit the Asakusa Sensō-ji Temple, the oldest temple in Tokyo. While there, we will enjoy the Nakamise District, a street of shopping leading up to the temple, and Ueno Park. We'll finish up with a visit to Akihabara before taking in the views of Tokyo from above at Tokyo Tower.
Today, we'll visit Tsukiji Outer Market, a famous fish market in Tokyo. We'll get to experience the beauty of the East Gardens of the Imperial Palace before heading to Takeshita-dori, the pedestrian heart of Harajuku. We'll visit the iconic Shibuya Crossing today, too!
Say goodbye to Tokyo as we move from bustling city streets to the coast.
We'll take a boat cruise on Lake Ashi and take a trip on the Hakone ropeway. Enjoy scenic views of Mount Fuji!
Say goodbye to Hamanako as we head towards Kyoto.
Visit beautiful Kiyomizu Temple, attend a green tea ceremony, and walk through Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka, Kyoto's preserved historical walking streets.
Visit "Kyoto's Kitchen," Nishiki Market. Experience traditional Japanese weaving and view beautiful textiles at the Nishijin Textile Center. Immerse yourself in a tunnel of green with a stroll through Arashiyama - Sagano Bamboo Forest. Visit the Golden Pavilion and experience a taste of historic Japan in the Gion Geisha District.
Visit the Todaiji Temple, feed the deer at Nara Park, and enjoy traditional-style town of Naramachi
Arrive in Osaka!
Visit Osaka Castle, a key landmark in Osaka. Explore nostalgic Shinsekai and pop-culture hub Nipponbashi Den Den Town. Finally, visit Japan's Times Square, Dotonbori.
Take a local train to Shin-Osaka Station and board the bullet train to Hiroshima
Reflect on history in Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Museum. Make your own lunch during a Okonomiyaki Making Experience. Take a short ferry to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima.
Take the bullet train back to Osaka!
Tour ends after breakfast :( We'll travel back to the airport then.
The long journey home to NCSSM! We'll bring all students back to campus, you may sign them out for extended weekend from Bryan Desk.
Itinerary is still subject to change, but will be very similar to this plan!