Japanese language Educational Travel

JAPAN

 

A unique educational experience. Living with a Japanese host family is the best way for your students to acquire a profound understanding of Japanese culture and traditions, as well as to help them become completely immersed in the Japanese lifestyle.

For many students, their experience of Japan is one of wonder, with traditions very different from those in Western countries in particular. That said, Japan is an ultra-modern country, which has experienced major technological and industrial progress since the 1950s.

Tokyo, the capital city, is the first port of call for many students. One of the most heavily populated cities in the world, Tokyo is home to at least 11 million people. Not surprisingly, there are many language-learning opportunities in the capital, which boasts impressive skyscrapers, modern architecture and in spring gardens.

However if 11 million people sounds too crowded for your students then we would suggest traveling to Auckland’s sister city Fukuoka. Fukuoka is the largest city on the southern island of Kyushu and is home to about 1,600 foreign students. Fukuoka itself, also known as Hakata, prides itself on its reputation as a lively international city and conference venue, particularly within Asia. The Hakata Dontaku festival in spring, in which children and adults in fancy dress costume parade through the streets, draws more than two million spectators.

 

HONSHU
13 Days / 12 Nights

Nights: Osaka (1) – Kyoto (2) – Miyajima (2) - Tokyo (7)
Accommodation: Ryokan / Hotel / Youth Hostel
Homestay: 1 Student per host family (5 Nights)
School Exchange: 5 days
Meals: Daily Breakfast / Host families provide Full board
Transport: Air-conditioned motor coach / Japan Rail
Entrance Fees: Included  

Highlights
-- Hiroshima Peace Museum and Peace Park, Miyajima Island Shrines and ropeway, Himaji Castle, temples and Shrines at Kyoto, Tokyo Disneyland

 

KYUSHU
12 Days / 11 Nights

Nights: Fukuoka (6) – Kumamoto (2) – Nagasaki (1) - Fukuoka (2)
Accommodation: Ryokan / Hotel / Youth Hostel
Homestay: 1 Student per host family (5 Nights)
School Exchange: 5 days
Meals: Daily Breakfast / Host families provide Full board
Transport: Air-conditioned motor coach / Japan Rail
Entrance Fees: Included

Highlights
-- Fukuoka Disaster Prevention Centre; Fukuoka Tower; Dazaifu Shrine; Komyo Zen Ji Temple; Toyota Car Plant; Marine World; Dolphin Show; Hakata Bay; Canal City; Hakata Machiya Folk Museum; Kushida Shrine; Mt Aso; Kumamoto Castle; Suizenji Japanese Gardens; Space World Theme Park.