Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, this seismic archipelago offers diverse geographical studies. Your students can explore the mountainous interior to discover how agricultural techniques evolved to cope with the challenging landscapes. Today, Japan is heavily reliant on food imports as well as fuel and industrial resources; its world famous record of modernisation can be observed in its high-tech transport systems and dense urban centres.
Tokyo moves with energy and sparkle, its gleaming skyscrapers and shiny retail malls offer urban study opportunities very different from our own. Students will enjoy amazing views from Tokyo’s twin towers and be able to explore the city on a walking tour or delve into environmental matters at the Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Witness how 20% of Tokyo’s Bay has been filled in, with the Airport, Disneyland and Yokohama harbour all built on reclaimed land.
Take your group on the bullet train to Kyoto to explore cobbled streets and ancient temples. Notice how the rich cultural history often relates to geography, for example in Japan’s beautiful Zen gardens rocks symbolise mountains and combed gravels evoke the oceans. With futuristic technology, volcanic landscapes and fascinating cultural heritage, Japan makes a superb visit for geography students.
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8 Days to Japan
Day 1:
Depart London on an overnight flight to Tokyo Narita International Airport.
Day 2:
Arrive in Tokyo and transfer to your accommodation. In the afternoon take a guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo. Visit Tokyo Tower, and the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation. Overnight in Tokyo.
Day 3:
Depart from your accommodation for a guided sightseeing tour of Tokyo. Visit Kaminarimon, Asakusa, and Nakamise Dori, continue to the Sumo Hall Ryogoku and visit the Sumo Museum, the Edo-Tokyo Museum, Ryogoku and the National science Museum. Overnight in Tokyo.
Day 4:
Depart from Tokyo, and take the high speed bullet train to Hiroshima (approx 4 hours). Arrive at Hiroshima and transfer to your accommodation. Overnight in Hiroshima.
Day 5:
Spend the morning taking a tour of Hiroshima and Miyajima. Visit the Peace Memorial Museum, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, and Itsukushima Shrine. Overnight in Hiroshima.
Day 6:
Depart Hiroshima; take the high speed bullet train to Kyoto. Visit Nijo Castle and, Kiyomizudera. Overnight in Kyoto.
Day 7:
Check out of your accommodation, spend the morning at leisure, in the afternoon take the high speed bullet train to Tokyo. Overnight in Tokyo.
Day 8:
Transfer to Tokyo Airport to connect with your return flight to the UK. Arrive back in the UK the same day.
