20th Century Japan
In the final days of World War II, Japan was the target of the world’s first atomic weapons.
The bombing of Hiroshima—along with decades of militarization and imperialism—have shaped Japan and its shift from military to technological might. Immerse yourself in a country devoted to rewriting its legacy as one of the world’s leaders in international peacekeeping and technological innovation while exploring the imperialistic roots that led to these changes in national identity.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan
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Day 2: Tokyo
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Tokyo
Take a tour of Tokyo
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Meiji Shrine
- Imperial Palace Plaza
- Harajuku
Visit Yasukani Shrine
Visit Yushukan Museum, the most famous Japanese military museum
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Day 4: Tokyo
Visit the Shitamachi Museum
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Watch and learn as you participate in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony led by an expert. What type of tea is used? Do people still do traditional tea ceremonies? Discover the answers to these questions and more while enjoying a relaxing, centuries-old ritual. -
Day 5: Tokyo • Yokohama • Hiroshima
Travel to Yokohama
Visit the Yokohama Cup Noodle Museum
Tour Yamashita Park with your Tour Director
Visit the Hikawa Maru
Travel to Hiroshima via bullet train
Enjoy a bento dinner on the bullet train
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Day 6: Hiroshima
Tour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Visit Hiroshima Peace Park and Memorial Museum
Take an excursion to Miyajima Park
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit Itsukushima Shrine
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Day 7: Hiroshima
Visit the Mazda Museum
Enjoy free time in Hiroshima
Taste traditional Hiroshima cuisine
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Day 8: Hiroshima • Osaka
Travel by bullet train to Osaka
Visit Osaka Castle
Enjoy an Osaka river cruise
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taiko Drum Lesson
Try your hand at making a thunderous beat with a taiko drum lesson! Learn the mythological origins while playing the same traditional drum patterns you’d hear in a local festival. Local experts will teach you through the proper techniques you need to play this powerful instrument. -
Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Nagasaki
Travel to Nagasaki
Visit the Nagasaki Peace Park and Museum
Reflect on your travels and learn how to fold a paper crane
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Day 10: Nagasaki
Take a guided tour of Nagasaki
Visit Glover Garden and Peace Park
Visit Dejima Museum
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Day 11: Nagasaki • Tokyo
Fly to Tokyo
Participate in a calligraphy activity
Take a walking tour of Shibuya, a center for youth fashion and culture
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Day 12: 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
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Day 3: Tokyo
Take a tour of Tokyo
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Meiji Shrine
- Imperial Palace Plaza
- Harajuku
Visit Yasukani Shrine
Visit Yushukan Museum, the most famous Japanese military museum
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Day 4: Tokyo
Visit the Shitamachi Museum
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony
Watch and learn as you participate in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony led by an expert. What type of tea is used? Do people still do traditional tea ceremonies? Discover the answers to these questions and more while enjoying a relaxing, centuries-old ritual. -
Day 5: Tokyo • Yokohama • Hiroshima
Travel to Yokohama
Visit the Yokohama Cup Noodle Museum
Tour Yamashita Park with your Tour Director
Visit the Hikawa Maru
Travel to Hiroshima via bullet train
Enjoy a bento dinner on the bullet train
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Day 6: Hiroshima
Tour Hiroshima with an expert local guide
Visit Hiroshima Peace Park and Memorial Museum
Take an excursion to Miyajima Park
Travel by ferry to Miyajima Island
Visit Itsukushima Shrine
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Day 7: Hiroshima
Visit the Mazda Museum
Enjoy free time in Hiroshima
Taste traditional Hiroshima cuisine
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Day 8: Hiroshima • Osaka
Travel by bullet train to Osaka
Visit Osaka Castle
Enjoy an Osaka river cruise
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Taiko Drum Lesson
Try your hand at making a thunderous beat with a taiko drum lesson! Learn the mythological origins while playing the same traditional drum patterns you’d hear in a local festival. Local experts will teach you through the proper techniques you need to play this powerful instrument. -
Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Nagasaki
Travel to Nagasaki
Visit the Nagasaki Peace Park and Museum
Reflect on your travels and learn how to fold a paper crane
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Day 10: Nagasaki
Take a guided tour of Nagasaki
Visit Glover Garden and Peace Park
Visit Dejima Museum
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Day 11: Nagasaki • Tokyo
Fly to Tokyo
Participate in a calligraphy activity
Take a walking tour of Shibuya, a center for youth fashion and culture
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; bullet train
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Hotels
7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
Breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
2 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (3 with extension)
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Entrances
Meiji Shinto Shrine; Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum; Sky Garden; Hikawa Maru; Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum; Mazda Museum; ferry to Miyajima Island; Miyajima Park; Itsukushima Shrine; Osaka Castle; karaoke; Dotonbori street food tasting (with extension: N Seoul Tower; Gyeongbokgung Palace; Korean cooking class; Bukchon Hanok Village; Hyundai Motorostudio)
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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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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.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
