Japan: Land of the Rising Sun
💎 What makes this program special? Treat your troop to the treasures of Japan past and present, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the ancient temples of Kyoto. Stroll through sacred shrines, see the Great Buddha in Kamakura, and catch a glimpse of majestic Mount Fuji. Engross yourself in the STEM filled world of Akihabara. Feast on an authentic tempura dinner, and enjoy a special overnight stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan, an amazing cultural and learning experience for every Girl Scout.
🏃 The physical rating of this program is: Light: 1 (out of 3)
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👭 Explore the many ways girls can take the lead on this tour
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at the airport -
Day 3: Tokyo
Transfer to Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Enjoy a sumo-style Hot Pot dinner
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
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Day 4: Tokyo
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tokyo Disney
Enjoy the magic of Disney with a Japanese flair. From the moment you step into this enchanted kingdom you will find yourself immersed in a world of fantasy and adventure. Japan’s own “Happiest Place on Earth”, Tokyo Disney, was the first Disney Park opened outside of the United States in 1983 and in 2013, it became the second most visited amusement park in the world!
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Hakone
Travel via Kamakura to Hakone
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Explore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Hakone • Odawara • Kyoto
Travel via Owakudani and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park to Odawara
Visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Take a cruise on Lake Ashi
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car
Enjoy free time in Owakudani
See Odawara Castle
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto
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Day 7: Kyoto
Take a guided tour of Kyoto
Visit the Golden Pavilion
See a kimono show at the Nishijin Textile Center
Visit Nijō Castle
Take a tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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Day 8: Kyoto • Osaka
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Travel to Osaka
Enjoy a Tour Director led walking tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Kyoto • Hiroshima
Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Explore Miyajima Park
Visit Itsukushima Shrine
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Day 10: Hiroshima • Himeji • Osaka
Travel via Himeji to Osaka
Visit Himeji Castle
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Day 11: 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 the airport -
Day 3: Tokyo
Transfer to Tokyo
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Visit the Asakusa Kannon Temple
Visit the Harajuku shopping district
Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town
Enjoy a sumo-style Hot Pot dinner
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
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Day 4: Tokyo
Add this in-depth excursion:
Tokyo Disney
Enjoy the magic of Disney with a Japanese flair. From the moment you step into this enchanted kingdom you will find yourself immersed in a world of fantasy and adventure. Japan’s own “Happiest Place on Earth”, Tokyo Disney, was the first Disney Park opened outside of the United States in 1983 and in 2013, it became the second most visited amusement park in the world!
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Day 5: Tokyo • Kamakura • Hakone
Travel via Kamakura to Hakone
Visit the Hachimangu shrine
Visit the Great Buddha of Kamakura
Explore Kamakura on your own
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Day 6: Hakone • Odawara • Kyoto
Travel via Owakudani and Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park to Odawara
Visit Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park
Take a cruise on Lake Ashi
Ride the Mount Komagatake cable car
Enjoy free time in Owakudani
See Odawara Castle
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto
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Day 7: Kyoto
Take a guided tour of Kyoto
Visit the Golden Pavilion
See a kimono show at the Nishijin Textile Center
Visit Nijō Castle
Take a tour of the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
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Day 8: Kyoto • Osaka
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Take a guided tour of Nara
Visit Todaiji Temple
Travel to Osaka
Enjoy a Tour Director led walking tour of Osaka's Dotonbori canal street
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Kyoto • Hiroshima
Travel by bullet train to Hiroshima
Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Museum
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Explore Miyajima Park
Visit Itsukushima Shrine
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Day 10: Hiroshima • Himeji • Osaka
Travel via Himeji to Osaka
Visit Himeji Castle
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Day 11: Depart for home
Interested in leading this tour?
Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach; Bullet train
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (9 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Guided Sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed guides
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Entrances
Meiji Shinto Shrine; Tokyo National Museum; Hachimangu Shrine; Asakusa Kannon Temple; Lake Hakone cruise; Mount Komagatake Ropeway; Odawara Castle; Nijo Castle; Gold Pavilion; Kiyomizu Temple; Gion Corner Performances of traditinal Japanese Arts; Inari Taisha Shrine; Nara
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding 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 travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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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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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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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.
