At a glance
Location
Saitama / Tokyo, Japan
Learning experience
Japanese cultural workshops and local student exchanges
Group availability
Year-round dates for groups of at least six students
Individual travelers
Contact CISL for available dates
Japan Explorer
Discover Japan through hands-on cultural experiences, local student exchanges and excursions around Saitama and Tokyo. Explore activities that connect you to everyday life in Japan.
Learn through Japanese culture
Try calligraphy, cooking, origami and tea ceremony, and meet local Japanese students through a weekly Global Exchange Day. Cultural experiences are at the heart of the program.
Explore your interests
Explore Adventure, Entertainment, or Culture & History tracks. Sample experiences include Mt. Takao and Nagatoro, Disneyland and Seibuen, or Kawagoe and Kamakura. Other sample outings include Shibuya, Asakusa, Harajuku, Akihabara, teamLab and Tokyo Tower. Activities and itineraries are subject to change.
Accommodation
Accommodation is at Toyoko Inn Kawaguchi in Saitama, with single, double or triple rooms. The brochure describes lodging with half board, cultural lessons, a weekly exchange experience and a Suica public transportation card. Confirm room arrangements and package details when enquiring.
Dates and prices
Year-round dates are available for groups of at least six students. Individual travelers should contact CISL for available dates and program options. Japan prices in the 2027 guide are shown in USD. Contact CISL to confirm the package length, price and final inclusions.
Plan your Japan experience
Ask the junior team about eligibility, program options and available dates.
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