Science + Culture - Japan

15 Day Student Education Tour - TOKYP + 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.

Day 1-2

Depart Australia ⤑ Arrive in Tokyo

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building -panoramic views of Tokyo

Day 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

Yokohama Day Trip: Creativity & culture by the Sea

  • Red Brick Warehouse District – an industrial past reimagined into vibrant art and innovation hub.

  • Chinatown & Nippon Maru – tour one of the world’s largest Chinatowns and a 1930s sailing ship.

  • Cup Noodle Museum – Invent a unique ramen while exploring its cultural and culinary roots.

Day 10

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 11

Tokyo: Urban innovation & ecology

  •  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.

Day 12

Tokyo: Disneyland

  • Enjoy a full day of magic, adventure, and Japanese hospitality at Japan’s first Disney resort.

Day 13

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.

Day 14

Tokyo: Warriors of Legacy

  • Samurai & Ninja Museum – immersive stories, authentic artifacts, and interactive demonstrations celebrating Japan’s martial heritage.

Day 15

Depart Tokyo⤑ 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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