Language Immersion in Tokyo
Each day of your Language Immersion Tour is built around a different theme that ties together daily language classes, cultural activities and interactions with locals. Accredited classes at our EF International Language Schools provide students with the cultural context and relevant vocabulary they’ll need to navigate each experiential activity. Through it all, your Language Immersion Program Director will be with you, supporting your students’ language learning and highlighting each breakthrough moment.
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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
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Take a tour of Asakusa Kannon Temple
Ascend Tokyo Skytree
Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony
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Day 4: Tokyo
Today's Theme: Culture, Past and Present
Learn about traditional and contemporary culture in an interactive language lesson
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Participate in an Ikebana or origami class
Take a walking tour of Shibuya
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Day 5: Tokyo
Today's Theme: Culinary traditions
Practice food-related vocabulary in an interactive language lesson
Explore the Tsukiji Fish Market
Prepare your dinner at a cooking class led by a local Japanese chef
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Day 6: Tokyo
Today's Theme: Art
Master art-related terms during an interactive language lesson
Explore the Akihabara area
Visit the Suginami Animation Museum
Take an anime drawing class
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Day 7: Tokyo
Today's Theme: History
Learn history-related terms and practice during an interactive language lesson
Visit the Tokyo National Museum
Enjoy exploration time in Ueno Park
Enjoy dinner with locals
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Day 8: Tokyo
Today's Theme: Daily Life
Practice your conversational skills in a language lesson centered around daily life
Participate in a local exchange
Karaoke evening
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Tokyo • Kyoto
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto
Take a guided tour of Kyoto
See performances of traditional Japanese art at Gion Corner
Dinner with locals
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Day 10: Kyoto • Kōya-san
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Travel to Kōya-san
Visit the monastic complex, headquarters of the Shingon school of Esoteric Buddhism
Experience a Buddhist dinner
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Day 11: Kōya-san • Depart for home
Explore Oku-no temple complex
- Opt to participate in a traditional Zen meditation session
Travel to Osaka for your return flight 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
Tour Tokyo with an expert local guide
Take a tour of Asakusa Kannon Temple
Ascend Tokyo Skytree
Enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony
-
Day 4: Tokyo
Today's Theme: Culture, Past and Present
Learn about traditional and contemporary culture in an interactive language lesson
Visit the Meiji Shinto Shrine
Participate in an Ikebana or origami class
Take a walking tour of Shibuya
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Day 5: Tokyo
Today's Theme: Culinary traditions
Practice food-related vocabulary in an interactive language lesson
Explore the Tsukiji Fish Market
Prepare your dinner at a cooking class led by a local Japanese chef
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Day 6: Tokyo
Today's Theme: Art
Master art-related terms during an interactive language lesson
Explore the Akihabara area
Visit the Suginami Animation Museum
Take an anime drawing class
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Day 7: Tokyo
Today's Theme: History
Learn history-related terms and practice during an interactive language lesson
Visit the Tokyo National Museum
Enjoy exploration time in Ueno Park
Enjoy dinner with locals
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Day 8: Tokyo
Today's Theme: Daily Life
Practice your conversational skills in a language lesson centered around daily life
Participate in a local exchange
Karaoke evening
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 9: Tokyo • Kyoto
Travel by bullet train to Kyoto
Take a guided tour of Kyoto
See performances of traditional Japanese art at Gion Corner
Dinner with locals
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Day 10: Kyoto • Kōya-san
Visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Travel to Kōya-san
Visit the monastic complex, headquarters of the Shingon school of Esoteric Buddhism
Experience a Buddhist dinner
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Day 11: Kōya-san • Depart for home
Explore Oku-no temple complex
- Opt to participate in a traditional Zen meditation session
Travel to Osaka for your return flight home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Get round-trip flights on major carriers, and travel on the ground with air-conditioned motorcoaches and internal transportation.
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Hotels
6 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (8 with extension); 1 night couchette accommodation with extension
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Regional-style meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavors to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left up to you to discover favorite dishes of your own.
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Full-time Language Immersion Program Director
Your bilingual Program Director is by your side 24/7, building your language confidence through lessons and providing cultural context throughout your trip—all while handling on-tour logistics everywhere you go.
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Guided sightseeing
Gain insider knowledge and cultural perspective from your licensed local guides while they lead you on sightseeing tours.
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Entrances
Honda Welcome Center; Tokyo Skytree; Meiji Shinto Shrine; Suginami Animation Museum; Tokyo National Museum; (with extension: Inari Taisha and Gion Corner)
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Language lessons
Each accredited class at your EF International Language School provides cultural context and relevant vocabulary for your immersive activities.
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Experiential learning
Immerse yourself in the culture through in-depth guided tours, shared insights from expert guides, daily interactions with locals, a cooking class, a karaoke night and more.
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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.
Price displayed includes an Early Enrollment Discount; restrictions apply. To determine if you qualify, please contact your Tour Consultant. Tours departing between 10/1/2023 and 9/30/2024 may be eligible for a $100 discount. Tours departing 10/1/2024 and beyond may be eligible for a $200 discount; restrictions apply.