Science + Culture - Japan

15 Day Student Education Tour - TOKYO + FUTABA + YOKOHAMA

Tour Code: SS-SC-JAP

Visitors explore a large-scale interactive digital art installation at TeamLab Planets Tokyo, surrounded by light, color, and water in a futuristic, sensory-rich environment.
Red five-story pagoda on a hillside with cherry blossoms and Mount Fuji in the background under a clear sky. Traditional Japanese scenery blending architecture and nature.

This tour takes students on a journey through Japan’s rich traditions, scientific frontiers, and cultural creativity — from the ancient temples of Asakusa to the future of robotics, clean energy, and space exploration.

Along the way, they’ll engage in hands-on workshops, witness resilience in the face of natural disaster, and uncover the role of science and innovation in shaping a better world.

traditional sushi making techniques, hands-on, cultural culinary experience
Visitors explore a large-scale interactive digital art installation at TeamLab Planets Tokyo, surrounded by light, color, and water in a futuristic, sensory-rich environment.
Bustling street scene in Asakusa with traditional shops, vibrant lanterns, and Temples. Classic mix of old Tokyo charm and lively urban energy.
Tall, modern tower with sleek glass and steel architecture against a clear sky, showcasing Tokyo’s administrative center and cityscape views.
Delicate traditional Japanese sweets with intricate designs and vibrant colors, beautifully arranged on a wooden plate
Colorful castle installation, surrounded by joyful visitors and themed attractions in a lively amusement park setting.

Day 1

Depart Australia ⤑ Arrive in Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building -panoramic views of Tokyo

Day 2

Tokyo: Tradition, taste & towers

  •  Asakusa District – explore Tokyo’s historic heart, with crafts, traditional snacks, and souvenirs.

  • Sensoji Temple – visit one of Tokyo’s oldest Buddhist temples, rich with lanterns and rituals.

  • Sushi-making workshop –hands-on experience.

  • Tokyo Skytree & Mizube River Cruise – tour Japan’s tallest building & relax on a scenic cruise.

Day 3

Tokyo: Innovation, robotics & art in motion

  • Tsukiji Outer Fish Market – how Japan’s fresh seafood demand drives a huge industry.

  • Miraikan – guided tour and workshop on Japan’s latest science and tech innovations.

  • Kawasaki Robospace – the future of humanoid robots, industrial automation and AI applications.

  • TeamLab Planets – Tech-inspired immersive art

Day 4

Tokyo to Yamanashi/Fuji: Natural & tech wonders

  • Maglev Exhibition Centre – meet the world’s fastest train, the future of transportation.

  • Narusawa Ice Cave & Fugaku Wind Cave – an otherworldly and rare geological experience.

  • Mt Fuji Radar Dome Museum – thrilling interactive summit simulation

  • Chureito Pagoda – for a truly iconic view

Day 5

Tokyo to Tsukuba: Japan’s innovation corridor

  • KEK Laboratory – behind-the-scenes at world-leading high-energy physics institute.

  • JAXA Tsukuba Space Center – astronaut training and mission control hub.

  • Cyberdyne Studio – the world’s first wearable robotic suit, for spinal injury patients.

Day 6

Tokyo to Futaba: Rebuilding after disaster

  • Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum – historical and scientific perspectives.

  • Town Walking Tour – post-earthquake recovery

  • Ukedo Elementary School –Tsunami-hit school now serving as a disaster education site.

Day 7

Futaba to Tokyo: Long-term innovation & resilience

  • TEPCO Decommissioning Archive Center – Explore the complexities of safely dismantling a nuclear site.

  • STEM Industry Visits (TBC) – Exclusive access to leading robotics, clean energy, and AI companies.

Day 8

Tokyo: Pop culture & future tech

  • Manga Drawing Workshop – a professional artist guides students in Japan’s most celebrated art form

  • TEPIA Advanced Technology Gallery –interactive exhibits explore robotics, engineering, and AI.

  • Akihabara (Electric Town) – neon-lit paradise of electronics, anime, gaming, and J-pop’s AKB48

Day 9

Tokyo: Urban innovation & ecology in a mega city

  • Culturally Inspired Coding - a fun, skill-building workshop - real-world programming meets culture.

  • Beekeeping Workshop – urban biodiversity session

  • Shibuya Crossing – Tokyo’s energy pulses at its busiest and most iconic intersection.

Tokyo: Art, taste & tradition

  •  Sweets Making Class – Discover the philosophy behind Wagashi sweets and Japanese tea rituals.

  • 21_21 Design Sight – Visionary exhibitions by Japan’s top designers, everyday objects meet art.

  • Shibuya Crossing – Tokyo’s energy pulses at its busiest and most iconic intersection.

Day 10

Day 11

Tokyo: DisneySea

  • A full day of adventure at DisneySea and its nautically themed ‘ports of call’.

Day 12

Tokyo: Art Immersion + Departure

  • TeamLab Borderless - an enveloping, free-flowing - world of interactive artworks without boundaries.

  • PM: Depart Tokyo

Day 13

⤑ Arrive in Australia

Itinerary Suggestion

  • Let us customise a tour to meet your unique curriculum requirements

Learning Objectives

  • Academic knowledge and critical-thinking skills

  • Immersive learning in Science + Japanese Culture

  • Classroom Connection to the real world

  • Curriculum-linked - HSC, IB, VCE & QCE

  • 100+ hours of academic and cultural activities

Cultivating Young Pioneers

  • Academic acumen + engagement

  • Hands-on skill development + creative thinking

  • Personal growth + initiative

  • Cultural understanding + global mindset

Customise your itinerary ➱ We’ll take care of the details ➱

Bags down, Let’s Go !

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