November 29th - December 12th
Winter in Japan
Cold sunny days, illuminted nights and heart warming-seasonal foodsLimited spots - apply in advance!
DiscoverWinter in Japan with clear blue skies during the day and at night, the city lights up with magical illuminations. Just one of the seasonal delights adopted from the Christmas holidays and the most popular attraction during winter. Make sure that you take in the various light displays and other seasonal attractions available only at this time of year. December in Tokyo is pretty chilly, but don’t worry – you can warm your soul with delicious hot pot or Shabu Shabu and enjoy a bowl of matcha green tea while you learn about the tea ceremony. Did you know that Starbucks in Japan is particularly famous for their seasonal drinks, why not check out the special while you’re here! What’s a visit to Japan without a trip to one of the famous karaoke booths, where you can sing your heart out solo or invite your new friends to join in.
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Activity Schedule
Week One

Shabu Shabu Restaurant

Visit the Ghibli Museum

Skytree, Asakusa & Ueno Tour
Week Two

Odaiba Cruise and Fireworks

Yukata & Tea Ceremony

Be dazzled by the Winter Illuminations

Sing your heart out at Karaoke
Choose your plan
- Shabu Shabu Restaurant
With the weather changing and autumn on its way, why not try the Japanese hot pot dish. The name Shabu Shabu comes from the sound of stirring the thinly sliced meat and vegetables in the cooking pot. By cooking it on the table, and dipping in different cold sauces, you can tailor each mouthful to have a different taste.
- Sing your heart out at Karaoke
We're sure you've heard of karaoke, but have you experienced Japanese style karaoke? In a private booth for your group, two microphones and take it in turns to sing along to your favourite songs. If you are brave enough, why not whip out those Japanese songs you know to impress your new friends!
- Be dazzled by the Winter Illuminations
Christmas in Japan is not what you might expect. As it's not a traditional holiday, you'll find some funny and interesting takes on this seasonal celebration. Did you know for example that many people eat fried chicken on Christmas Eve in Japan. There is however one thing that Japan has made their own - Christmas illuminations. They're truly worth a visit, with large areas of the city lit up throughout the whole of December and January, but the best places to view them are just outside of Tokyo. Big displays that will take your breath away.
- Skytree, Asakusa & Ueno Tour
Tokyo Skytree being 634 meters high makes it the best spot for panoramic views of Tokyo. Just a short train ride away is Asakusa with its old town atmosphere. We'll visit the ancient temple Senso-ji and Nakamise street where street food and souvenirs are sold. A short walk away you'll find Kappabashi ("Kitchen Town"), which has all kinds of kitchenware, as well as the amazing plastic food samples for sale! To finish off the tour we'll head over to Ueno, where you'll find Ameyoko, a busy market street under the train line, finishing off in beautiful Ueno Park.
- Visit the Ghibli Museum
Are you familiar with Studio Ghibli? The animation studio behind favorites such as Totoro, the Cat Bus, etc. Even if you're not, you can still enjoy this amazing museum dedicated to showcasing the art and techniques of animation. The architecture of the buildings alone will bring out your inner child. On top of that you can enjoy themed sweets in their cafe, a theatre showing short films exclusive to the museum, and a nice souvenir shop for you hardcore fans who want to get memorabilia from your favourite films.
- Odaiba Cruise and Fireworks
Starting at Asakusa, we'll be hopping onto a cruise boat to relax and unwind, whilst making our way down the Sumida River. Take in the sights from a different viewpoint, as we head towards our next destination - a man-made island in Tokyo Bay called Odaiba. The island is a popular destination for entertainment; it has restaurants and shopping malls, a ferris wheel, big statues and interesting museums. Once there we'll go for a short walk and, if you fancy it, warm up with hot drinks or snacks before getting ready for a spectacular fireworks display.
- Yukata & Tea Ceremony
Join us for an afternoon of Japanese culture, held in a traditional setting. Let's start by getting into the right mood and get dressed up in the traditional garment Yukata (a type of Kimono). Then it's time to learn the art of serving and drinking green Japanese matcha tea. Enjoy watching the performance whilst eating a Japanese sweet (Wagashi), often served together with the rich green tea.
- Travel/Health Insurance
- Language Classes
- Basic Accommodation
- Activity Transportation
- Welcome Pack
Bronze
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Silver
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Gold
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Priority list
Booking of this trip is not possibile in this moment, please enter our priority list for upcoming trips.
*Application fee included in the price.
We offer three different plans on the Winter in Japan course, so you can pick your own experience. Choose the Bronze Plan to focus on studying and freedom, it gives you a chance to explore your new home at your own pace. The Silver Plan includes extra activities for more fun and gives a good balance between free time, study and fun. Picking the Gold Plan will give you the complete experience of living and studying in Japan. You don’t have to worry about a thing, from the time you arrive you can relax, learn and enjoy yourself. You can participate in all the activities, have lots of chances to meet Japanese people, and make new lifelong friends.
N.B.: All Plans include school lessons, accommodation, travel/health insurance and transportation fees (during the activities). Flights are not included in the price.
What You Need To Know
Study Trip Dates
To December 12th
Application Deadline
School Dates
First Day
November 30thLast Day
December 11thAge Limit For Joining The Course
Free Time
Accomodation Dates
Move-in Date
November 29thWe suggest students arrive with a flight that lands before 3:00pm, otherwise you might not be able to stay with the host family that day
Move-out Date
December 12thFor accommodation move in/out, if you arrive a day earlier/leave a day later, extra fees apply or you will need to find alternative accommodation for those days