Japan Trips

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Study Trips in Japan

Japan is often described as a country where old meets new in many different ways. This certainly stands true but there’s a lot more to it than tradition and technology. The culture that surrounds this country is diverse and seasonal. While this may seem like an odd description, the distinctions of the seasons and the delights that each one has to offer is unique to this amazing country. Whether it’s exploring the changing nature throughout the year from sakura in spring through to the momiji in autumn, or enjoying the seasonal food throughout the year.

Traditional activities are at the centre of a lot of our trips but they’re balanced with lots of cool cultural activities too. Whether you’re dying to try karaoke Japanese style or you want to explore the streets of Akihabara and get lost in an arcade for a day, there’s a chance to do all of them!

Find the Study Trip to Japan that suits you best!

Group of students at Odaiba
Japan
Super Fun

Summer Course

20 days July 30th 2023
The Study Trip Summer Course is one of our most popular courses and we know why! With a customizable 3 or 4-week summer course…
Tokyo, Japan
Summer 2023
From 315000 ¥
Booking Deadline June 8th
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33 days August 13th 2023
Our Coding Bootcamp Study Trip will give you the chance to study at Japan’s only Silicon Valley-born coding bootcamp, while also joining in tours…
Tokyo, Japan
Summer 2023
From 469500 ¥
Booking Deadline June 13th
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Gundam Tokyo at night
Japan
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Otaku Japan

21 days September 3rd 2023
Japan was made for Otaku, geeks and nerds alike, Tokyo is full of delights for anime fans, gamers, and lovers of all things kawaii.…
Tokyo, Japan
Autumn 2023
From 325500 ¥
Booking Deadline July 5th
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29 days November 5th 2023
Are you studying Japanese and want to take the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)? Then why not take the test in Japan this December? You’ll…
Tokyo, Japan
Winter 2023
From 394500 ¥
Booking Deadline August 21st
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Winter illumination Japan
Japan
Super Fun

Winter in Japan

13 days November 29th 2020
Winter in Japan with clear blue skies during the day and at night, the city lights up with magical illuminations. Just one of the…
Tokyo, Japan
Winter 2020
From 260000 ¥
Booking Closed October 5th 2020
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winter illuminations tokyo
Japan
Cultural

Tokyo Essentials

13 days January 4th 2021
Thinking about what to do in Tokyo? We’ve done the hard part for you and picked out a few favourites to tick off your…
Tokyo, Japan
Winter 2021
From 275000 ¥
Booking Closed November 16th 2020
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25 days February 1st 2021
Immerse yourself with the first school in the Japanese countryside – AKITA INAKA SCHOOL! Study conversational Japanese in the morning and explore the beautiful…
Akita, Japan
Winter 2021
From 320000 ¥
Booking Closed January 1st 2021
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Taiko drumming in Japan
Japan
Super Fun

Cool Japan

13 days February 28th 2021
Japan is known for being cool and what better place to see it than during this 2-week adventure. Discover all things cool about Japan…
Tokyo, Japan
Spring 2021
From 326000 ¥
Booking Closed January 6th 2021
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Cherry blossom tree and Fuji
Japan
Cultural

Fusion Japan

19 days May 10th 2021
Spring is a great time to visit Japan, get out into the countryside and get involved in the festivities. The Fusion Japan study trip…
Tokyo, Japan
Spring 2021
From 306000 ¥
Booking Closed March 16th 2021
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Youth Japan Summer Asakusa
Japan
Youth

Youth Japan

13 days July 4th 2021
Want to experience the fun of Tokyo but are worried you’re too young! Well, don’t worry, we’ve organised a two week Summer Course just…
Tokyo, Japan
Summer 2021
From 382500 ¥
Booking Closed May 7th 2021
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Shibuya tour
Japan
Low-Cost

Tokyo 360

13 days October 3rd 2021
The Tokyo 360 course is the perfect option for ticking off your to do list of ‘Things to do in Tokyo’. This 2 week…
Tokyo, Japan
Autumn 2021
From 277500 ¥
Booking Closed August 9th 2021
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25 days October 4th 2021
Study the Japanese language and culture at Akita Inaka School, located in the picturesque countryside of Akita Prefecture, in Northern Japan. The course is designed…
Akita, Japan
Autumn 2021
From 320000 ¥
Booking Closed October 29th 2021
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Autumn in Japan
Japan
Cultural

Autumn in Japan

13 days November 6th 2022
The Autumn Course gives you a chance to appreciate some of the well known aspects of popular Japanese culture. Be entertained by Sumo wrestlers…
Tokyo, Japan
Autumn 2022
From 296000 ¥
Booking Closed October 6th 2022
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Spring in Japan
Japan
Cultural

Spring Course

20 days April 2nd 2023
Japanese springtime is one of the most beautiful periods of the year. From Sakura and Hanami to seasonal food, there’s beauty all around Japan.…
Tokyo, Japan
Spring 2023
From 292500 ¥
Booking Closed February 10th
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29 days June 4th 2023
If you are studying Japanese and want to take the Japanese Language proficiency test (JLPT), then why not come and take the test in…
Tokyo, Japan
Summer 2023
From 369500 ¥
Booking Closed March 15th
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Japan FAQ

Japan is one of the safest countries in the world, with Tokyo and Osaka being in the top 3 of the 10 safest cities in the world.

If you want to know more about the current situation in Japan regarding Covid-19 (novel coronavirus) check our update here.

Although mandatory to learn English in school, it’s not necessarily needed in Japan, meaning that fewer people use English on a regular basis. Only those who have the desire to learn or required to learn due to the trade they work. Although in comparison to other countries the level of English may be lower, you’ll be able to find people that speak English in Japan. If you need help with the language, Studytrip.com staff will be happy to help you!

Honshu, which is the main island of Japan can vary from north to south in terms of weather. This is also true from east to west with snow often falling in the west but not so in the east, where it’s milder. The most pleasant time to visit is in either the spring when the cherry blossom season begins, starting in the south and working it’s way up, or in the Autumn when the humidity, rain and heat start to subside and the autumn colours work their way down the country. In the far north you’ll find the island of Hokkaido famous for winter sports and to the southern tip the islands of Okinawa and it’s sub-tropical weather, the weather in Japan offers distinctive seasons which means theres something for everyone.

Spring is possibly the most popular time to visit with beautiful cherry blossoms and pleasant weather. Autumn is also a favourite due to the warm but not humid temperatures and the autumn leaves. Winter, whilst cold, offers great conditions for winter sports and snow festivals and finally the summer months, although can be rainy and very humid, tourist areas are generally quieter and there are tonnes of fun festivals and firework displays to enjoy. You might even like to time your visit during the Summer Olympics, which are being held in Tokyo 2020 – travel between 24 July and 9 August to catch the greatest event on the international sporting calendar.

There are many countries and regions that have visa exemption arrangements with Japan. This allows nationals to enter Japan without the need of a visa for short stays. For more information about the period of stay allowed and whether your country is exempt, please get in contact with us.

Yes, there are plenty of vegetarian options in Japan but it’s best to do some research before coming, as not all restaurants have vegetarian options. It’s also easy to get caught out by simple ingredients used in every day cooking, such as dashi, a type of stock or bouillon, which is typically made from fish.

Yes, you can use your mobile phone in Japan, but be careful as not all phones work on the frequencies used here, also be sure to turn data roaming off if you want to avoid hefty fees from your provider back home. Internet is not widely available in public spaces, so that’s why we recommend pocket WiFi. You can book yours when applying for your trip and you can even connect up to 10 devices!

We have our own highly knowledgable, qualified, multilingual and multinational local staff who act as guides, translate, and provide general support for during the trip, to ensure everyone has the best possible experience.

With most of our trips travel insurance is already included. You can find out more information here. For a small number of our trips that does not automatically include travel insurance, it is still possible to choose this as an option when booking. For those that do not select the travel insurance when booking individuals should book their own. Travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of travelling.

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