Kyoto and Tokyo, Japan DCCCD – Humanities

Itinerary

Day 1 – Departure – May 24th
6:00 AM – Depart for Tokyo, Japan

Day 2 – Tokyo – May 25th
1:55 PM – Arrive in Tokyo, Japan
Airport Train Transfer & On-ground Briefing
Orientation Walking Tour – The group will become oriented with their neighborhood, the public transportation systems, nearby pharmacies, markets, ATMs, etc.
Tokyo Welcome Dinner (Watami) – The group will be taken for an authentic dinner with a variety of menu options to cater all diets.

Day 3 – Kyoto – May 26th
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Historical & Cultural Tour of Kyoto – Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, Gion District, Traditional Kimono Show and more…
Lunch Break
Tea Ceremony – Kyoto was where the tea ceremony was born and remains its spiritual heart. This special ceremony provides an unforgettable opportunity to learn the Japanese art of tea!
Kyoto Welcome Dinner

Day 4 – Kyoto – May 27th
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Free Day in Kyoto – Optional visit to Bamboo Forest and/or Geisha Dancing Performance

Day 5 – Tokyo – May 28th
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Bullet Train to Tokyo (approx. 3.5 hours)
Drop Bags & Orientation Walking Tour
Historical & Cultural Tour of Tokyo – Imperial Palace, Harajuku, Shinjuku, Metropolitan Government Building, Meiji Shinto Shrine and more…

Day 6 – Tokyo – May 29th
Tokyo National Museum – This famous museum houses the largest collection of Japanese artifacts and artworks in the world. With over 100,000 pieces and room to display only 4,000, exhibits are rotated constantly.
Ueno Park & Asakusa Walking Tour
Senso-ji Shrine – experience the story of the oldest temple in Tokyo, and the people of Japan.

Day 7 – Mt. Fuji & Lake Ashi – May 30th
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Travel to Hakone (approx. 1.5 hours)
Hakone National Park – Noted for its iconic panoramic scenes of Mt. Fuji, the highest peak in all of Japan, the Fujigoko Lakes lies at the foot of this mountain, and the Aokigahara Woodlands.
Lake Ashinoko Boat Tour – In the shadow of Mount Fuji, Lake Ashi, aka Lake Ashinoko, is a scenic spot in Hakone National Park. Considered sacred by the Japanese, it is home to the famous Hakone Shinto shrine.
Cable Car Ride to Mt. Komagatake
Return to Tokyo

Day 8 – Tokyo – May 31st
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Tsukiji Outer Market or Toyosu Fish Market – The market plays an important role in supplying food to the tables of Tokyo denizens by providing a stable source of vegetables, fish, meat and other fresh food products at set prices gathered in one location from which they are then efficiently distributed.
Sushi Cooking Class & Lunch
Structured Free Time & Cultural Immersion

Day 9 – Tokyo – June 1st
Breakfast & Day Briefing
Ghibli Museum – (To be confirmed)
Free Half-Day in Tokyo
Farewell Dinner & Program Closing

Day 10 – Return – June 2nd
Breakfast & Day Briefing
5:05 PM – Depart Tokyo, Japan for Home
6:45 PM – Arrive in Dallas

Program Includes
• Roundtrip Airfare
• 8 Nights of Accommodation
• Daily Continental Breakfast
• 3 Traditional Dinners
• Sushi Cooking Class & Lunch
• All Ground Transportation
• JR Pass 7 Days
• Tokyo Museum Grutt Pass
• Historical & Cultural Walking Tours
• Full Time Guidance & Assistance
• Travelers Insurance

Program Price for Students/Employees: $3,370*
*Program Price Stands as an Estimate Until Tickets Are Finalized.

Payments Will be Paid Directly to DCCCD.

Payment Calendar for Students / Employees:
$400 due December 1st
$990 due January 1st
$990 due February 1st
$990 due March 1st

Program Price for Non – Students / Non – Employees: $3,468*
*Program Price Stands as an Estimate Until Tickets Are Finalized.
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Payment Calendar for Non – Students / Non – Employees:
$400 due December 1st
$990 due January 1st
$990 due February 1st
$1088 due March 1st

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