BUSINESS & CULTURE IN JAPAN - EF College Study Tours

10 days
BUSINESS & CULTURE
IN JAPAN

FACULTY-LED INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS
ABOUT THIS TOUR
Discover the international powerhouse that is Japanese business. Begin
in Tokyo with a visit to the influential Tokyo Stock Exchange to learn about its global impact before traveling to Nagoya, where
you’ll visit a local company. Then, arrive in Kyoto and Osaka where you’ll explore the traditionally rich culture that has shaped
Japan for thousands of years.
Through it all, you’ll return home prepared for whatever path lies ahead of you. Beyond photos and stories, new perspectives
and glowing confidence, you’ll have something to carry with you for the rest of your life. It could be an inscription you read on the walls of a
famous monument, or perhaps a joke you shared with another student from around the world. The fact is, there’s just something transformative
about an EF College Study Tour, and it’s different for every traveler. Once you’ve traveled with us, you’ll know exactly what it is for you.
DAY 3: Imperial Palace DAY 3: Tokyo skyline DAY 4: Ginza DAY 6: Nagoya
DAY 3: Japanese Geishas

BUSINESS & CULTURE IN JAPAN
10 days
Kyoto (2)
Osaka (1)
Nagoya (2)
Nara
Tokyo (3)
INCLUDED ON TOUR:
Round-trip airfare
Land transportation
Hotel accommodations
Light breakfast daily and select meals
Full-time Tour Director
Sightseeing tours and visits to special attractions
Free time to study and explore
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OPTIONAL EXCURSION:
Nara
Optional excursions let you incorporate additional
sites and attractions into your itinerary and make the
most of your time abroad.
DAY 6: Nagoya Castle DAY 7: Nijo Castle DAY 8: Kasuga Shrine DAY 9: Umeda Sky Building
DAY 1 FLY TO JAPAN
Meet your group and travel on an overnight
fl ight to Japan
DAY 2 TOKYO
Arrive in Tokyo • Welcome to Tokyo!
Depending on your arrival time, you may have
free time to settle in and explore on your own.
DAY 3 TOKYO
Sightseeing tour of Tokyo • The sights,
sounds and smells of the largest city in Japan
come at you from all directions, but your local
guide will put it all in perspective. Begin with
a visit to the Imperial Palace, residence of
the Imperial family, with its gigantic stone
walls, a spacious plaza and a large garden
open to the public. Next, pass through
Harajaku, the trendy district popular among
the younger Tokyoites, and continue on to
fashion-forward Shibuya and then Shinjuku,
home to the busiest train station in the world.
Later, visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine and its
elaborate wooded Inner Garden.
Asakusa • This afternoon, unwind in
entertainment-heavy Asakusa. The 7thcentury
Asakusa Kannon Temple, dedicated
to the Goddess of Mercy, is a fi ve-story
pagoda surrounded by shops, restaurants,
theaters and cinemas.
Tempura dinner • Tempura, one of the
better-known Japanese culinary delights,
consists of fresh seafood and vegetables
dipped in batter and cooked in vegetable and
sesame oil. Enjoy this regional delicacy at an
included tempura dinner.
DAY 4 TOKYO
Tokyo Stock Exchange* • Visit the world’s
second-largest stock exchange for an
insider’s look into the stock market as it
affects the international economy.
Sony Building in Ginza • The Sony Building
opened in 1966 as an information base for
Sony products and services, where guests
could experience the latest in technology.
Over 5.6 million people visit the Sony Building
a year to explore its showrooms, shops and
restaurants.
Lecture at a local university* • This
afternoon, attend a business-themed lecture
at a Tokyo university.
DAY 5 TOKYO • NAGOYA
Business visit* • Tokyo boasts the largest
metropolitan economy in the world and is
considered one of the world’s three fi nance
“command centers,” along with New York City
and London. Plus, 50 of the Fortune Global
500 companies and the world’s second
largest exchange are based here. Get an upclose
look at a leading Tokyo business when
you visit an area brewery today.
Bullet train to Nagoya • On the worldfamous
bullet train, you’ll reach speeds of
180 miles per hour as you whisk across the
Japanese countryside. Come to a stop at
Nagoya, the largest port for international trade
in Japan and the home of some of the world’s
top companies and car manufacturing plants.
DAY 6 NAGOYA
Sightseeing tour of Nagoya • This morning,
get a comprehensive look into modern
and historic Nagoya as you explore the
city with a local guide. Start at Nagoya’s
newest landmark, the JR Central Towers.
This impressive building complex houses
everything from beauty salons to department
stores to restaurant space, and the view
from the top fl oor is second to none! Next,
experience the ancient wonders of Nagoya
with visits to some of its most important
shrines. Cap off your tour with a visit to the
breathtaking Nagoya Castle, decorated with
turrets and golden dolphins and, in the spring,
draped in fragrant cherry blossom trees.
Business visit* • Home to such giants as
Toyota and Mitsubishi, Nagoya is a major
player in the global automotive industry.
See what drives the world’s largest auto
manufacturer with a visit to the Toyota plant.
DAY 7 KYOTO
Travel to Kyoto • Continue to Kyoto, once the
imperial capital of Japan and now considered
to be the cultural center of the country. With
over 1600 Buddhist temples, hundreds of
shrines and other historic monuments, Kyoto
is an UNESCO World Heritage destination.
Guided sightseeing of Kyoto • Kyoto’s past
becomes your present as you explore the city
with a local guide. Begin at Nijo Castle, a
structure built almost entirely out of Japanese
cypress. Next you will visit the Kiyomizu
Temple, which dates back to A.D. 798 and
provides spectacular views of the city and
surrounding valley. Beneath its main hall you
will fi nd the Otawa waterfall, where you can
catch and drink the waters for their supposed
therapeutic properties. Your tour concludes at
the stunning Kinkaku-ji Temple—also known
as the Golden Pavilion.
DAY 8 KYOTO
Free time in Kyoto • Enjoy a free day to
discover Kyoto on your own.
Optional: Nara • Alternatively, opt to join a
half-day excursion to Nara, one of Japan’s
ancient capitals. Visit the Todai-ji Temple and
see the Daibutsu, the world’s largest bronze
Buddha. Then walk through the wooded Nara
Park, also known as “Deer Park” thanks to
its many four-legged inhabitants. Just outside
the park, you will visit Kasuga Shrine, one of
the country’s most famous Shinto shrines.
DAY 9 OSAKA
Travel to Osaka • Depart Kyoto for Osaka,
the industrial and commercial center of
western Japan.
Sightseeing tour of Osaka • Explore the
entertainment area around Dÿtonbori Bridge
to see its famous giant mechanical crab, and
visit both the traditional and more modern
business districts, which are located near the
historic Osaka Castle.
Umeda Sky Building • An endless parade of
skyscrapers defi nes the landscape in Osaka,
but none is more distinctive than the Umeda
Sky Building. Cross the famed atrium by
skywalk on your visit.
Business visit* • Traditionally considered to
be the country’s commercial center, Osaka is
home to several major companies, including
Panasonic, Sharp and Sanyo. Gain insight into
the local business environment on a visit to a
leading business.
Okonomiyaki dinner • Enjoy these
Japanese-style savory pancakes, which can
be fi lled with meat, vegetables or cheese.
DAY 10 DEPART FOR HOME
Transfer to the airport, where you’ll check in
for your return fl ight home.
*Subject to availability
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WHAT OUR TRAVELERS SAY
BARBARA L.
Concordia University
Portland, OR
ERIN H.
Itasca Community College
Grand Rapids, MN
CHELSEA S.
Northern Oklahoma College
Stillwater, OK
VIRGINA M.
Palo Alto College
San Antonio, TX
“The overall experience of the trip was
amazing, unforgettable. I went on the
tour not knowing many of the students
in my group, and came back with really
good friends and amazing memories.
With the guidance of the Tour Director,
I got to experience new culture without
feeling completely lost. I now know that
I can succeed and survive in a foreign
country.”
“I had such an amazing time, and I
learned so much. We saw so many
different sights. My experiences
enriched my understanding of another
culture, and created a realistic concept
of an entirely foreign culture I would
never have been exposed to
otherwise.”
“I can’t believe we had the opportunity
to see and do so many things for what
we paid. I traveled on my own soon
after my trip, and the flight alone cost
more than the entire tour—which
included meals, shows, tourist sites.
I will never ever forget this experience.
You’d be crazy not to take a tour with
EF—they take great care of you.”
“Every student should go. I enjoyed
flying to a foreign country, getting
completely out of my comfort zone and
truly seeing what this world has to offer.
We tried new food, spoke different
languages, and saw so many of the
best sights on our walking tours. I love
history, and being able to experience
what I’ve studied for years was so moving
it left me speechless. If there is ever
an opportunity to go, take it!“
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