{"id":1535,"date":"2025-04-28T01:30:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T05:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/?p=1535"},"modified":"2026-02-16T10:48:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:48:50","slug":"japan-travel-education-through-immersion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/japan-travel-education-through-immersion\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Travel Offers Education Through Immersion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">Whether you are in a big city like Tokyo or a more rural destination such as Kamakura, the old coastal capital home to much of Samurai culture, Japan travel has something to offer for every student.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Group Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>School- and group-friendly activities are found all over Japan.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Shrine and Temple Visits<\/h4>\n<p>Scattered throughout urban and rural areas alike, shrines and temples represent the two major religions of Japan: Shinto and Buddhism, respectively. Open to the public, these provide travelers an up-close experience with a core foundation of Japanese culture, both ancient and modern.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-1535 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/japan-travel-education-through-immersion\/img_8114\/'><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8114-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8114-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8114-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8114-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8114-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8114-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8114-463x348.jpeg 463w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8114-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8114-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8114-367x275.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1581'>\n\t\t\t\tLanterns from the donors of Sens\u014dji Temple on Nakamise Street in Asakusa, Tokyo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/japan-travel-education-through-immersion\/img_8591\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8591-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8591-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8591-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8591-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8591-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8591-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8591-463x348.jpeg 463w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8591-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8591-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8591-367x275.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1578'>\n\t\t\t\tA small Shinto shrine in Kamakura\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/japan-travel-education-through-immersion\/img_8574\/'><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8574-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8574-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8574-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8574-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8574-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8574-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8574-463x348.jpeg 463w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8574-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8574-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8574-367x275.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1579'>\n\t\t\t\tA moss gateway leading to a traditional Japanese arts facility in Kita-Kamakura\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/japan-travel-education-through-immersion\/img_8068\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8068-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-1580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8068-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8068-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8068-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8068-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8068-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8068-463x348.jpeg 463w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8068-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8068-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8068-367x275.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-1580'>\n\t\t\t\tSens\u014dji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4>Shopping<\/h4>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s the high-tech street lights of Akihabara, the designer fashion of Roppongi Hills, the pop culture of Shinjuku and Shibuya, or the traditional souvenirs of Asakusa, there are shopping locales dedicated to everything your students can imagine.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Museums<\/h4>\n<p>With its incredible history of influence on art traditions all around the world, it is no surprise that Japan is home to numerous museums showcasing works in both modern and traditional mediums. Check out the Hokusai Museum and see the Great Wave off Kanagawa, or the various interactive teamLab exhibits around Japan that make you consider your place as part of the art itself.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1545\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1545\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1545 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8494-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8494-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8494-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8494-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8494-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8494-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8494-463x348.jpeg 463w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8494-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8494-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8494-367x275.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">&#8220;Bubble Universe&#8221;, located within the teamLab: Borderless art museum in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Karaoke<\/h4>\n<p>Meaning \u201csky orchestra\u201d in Japanese, karaoke is one of the most convenient and affordable group activities Japan has to offer. Karaoke chains such as Manekineko can be found in all major Japanese cities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1592\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1592\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1592 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8382-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8382-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8382-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8382-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8382-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8382-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8382-463x348.jpeg 463w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8382-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8382-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8382-367x275.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View of the Tokyo skyline from the Metropolitan Government Building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Arts Activities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whether it\u2019s painting, ceramics, flower-arranging or a matcha tea ceremony, you can find a plethora of group-friendly experiences in the traditional Japanese arts.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Ikebana: Flower Arranging<\/h4>\n<p>Create a decorative arrangement using fresh seasonal flowers.<\/p>\n<h4>Sad\u014d: Tea Ceremony<\/h4>\n<p>Learn how to prepare matcha and participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.<\/p>\n<h4>Shod\u014d: Calligraphy<\/h4>\n<p>Learn the basics of painting with a brush to write Kanji, letters borrowed from Chinese, used in Japanese writing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1574\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1574\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1574 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8232-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8232-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8232-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8232-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8232-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8232-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8232-463x348.jpeg 463w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8232-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8232-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8232-367x275.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1574\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A calligraphy workshop in Minato, Tokyo. The word is &#8220;k\u014dfuku&#8221;, meaning &#8220;happiness&#8221;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>T\u014dgei: Ceramics<\/h4>\n<p>Create traditional Japanese pottery using an electric wheel.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1576\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1576\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1576 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8570-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8570-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8570-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8570-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8570-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8570-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8570-463x348.jpeg 463w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8570-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8570-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8570-367x275.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1576\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">An instructor teaches traditional methods for throwing clay at the Takara Clay Studio in Kita-Kamakura<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Group Dining<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Group dining can be a challenge anywhere, but especially abroad, as students tackle new cuisines and cultural\/language barriers. Here are a few tips for student-friendly dining experiences during Japan travel.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Size and Quantity of Restaurants<\/h4>\n<p>Though known for smaller establishments, Japan has many group-friendly restaurants that can accommodate larger groups. Popular chains like Syabuyo, a Japanese hot pot restaurant, and Tori Mero, a grilled meat restaurant, provide all-you-can-eat experiences. Plus, there are local restaurants packed between buildings on just about every street! Many locations also provide incredible opportunities to enjoy a sweet treat.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-1535 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/japan-travel-education-through-immersion\/img_8531\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8531-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-1585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8531-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8531-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8531-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8531-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8531-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8531-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8531-367x489.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-1585'>\n\t\t\t\tA crepe shop in downtown Shibuya, Tokyo\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/japan-travel-education-through-immersion\/img_8643\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8643-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-1586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8643-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8643-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8643-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8643-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8643-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8643-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8643-367x489.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-1586'>\n\t\t\t\tA crepe representing the Great Buddha at the K\u014dtoku-in Temple Kamakura\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/japan-travel-education-through-immersion\/img_8669\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8669-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-1588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8669-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8669-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8669-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8669-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8669-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8669-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8669-367x489.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-1588'>\n\t\t\t\tA ramen dish using &#8220;suppon&#8221; (Chinese soft-shelled turtle) at a local restaurant in Yokohama\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h4>Etiquette<\/h4>\n<p>At every meal, you will be given a wet towel to clean your hands. It is okay to eat before others have their food but avoid drinking before everyone has their beverage. Hold small bowls such as rice and Miso soup under your mouth when eating. It is okay to slurp noodles as this helps them cool but be cognizant of other loud eating sounds. Be prepared to use chopsticks often though Western utensils will be available at most restaurants if needed. No matter where you are in Japan, your students will find quality dining at a fair price, without needing to add on a tip at the end of the meal.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1546\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1546\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1546 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8554-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8554-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8554-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8554-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8554-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8554-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8554-463x348.jpeg 463w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8554-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8554-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8554-367x275.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1546\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Spicy ramen on Isezaki Street in Yokohama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Vegetarian\/Vegan and Gluten-Free Meals<\/h4>\n<p>Definitions of vegetarian and vegan labels differ between countries. In Japan, it is common for broths to be made of animal products, even in \u201cvegetarian\u201d dishes. Additionally, there are some foods you would not expect to contain gluten, such as soy sauce, tofu and imitation crab. Your Educational Destinations Tour Director can help you make informed decisions about the ingredients you are exposed to abroad and provide alternative meals to accommodate your dietary needs.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1589\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1589\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1589 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7983-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7983-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7983-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7983-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7983-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7983-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7983-463x348.jpeg 463w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7983-640x480.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7983-400x300.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7983-367x275.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1589\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The menu at Sansh\u016bya Restaurant in Sumida, Tokyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Clean Tap Water, Vending Machines and Convenience Stores<\/h4>\n<p>No need to worry if a restaurant on the itinerary does not suit your tastes: there are high-quality products available at vending machines and convenience stores on just about every corner! Your students can purchase whatever they need to get them through the trip.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-1535 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/japan-travel-education-through-immersion\/img_8564\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8564-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-1583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8564-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8564-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8564-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8564-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8564-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8564-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8564-367x489.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-1583'>\n\t\t\t\tA road leading to a small shrine in Kita-Kamakura\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/japan-travel-education-through-immersion\/img_8592\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8592-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-1582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8592-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8592-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8592-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8592-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8592-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8592-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8592-367x489.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-1582'>\n\t\t\t\tA Torii gate at the entrance to Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/japan-travel-education-through-immersion\/img_8712\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8712-scaled.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-1591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8712-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8712-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8712-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8712-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8712-640x853.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8712-400x533.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/www.educationaldestinations.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8712-367x489.jpeg 367w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-1591'>\n\t\t\t\tThe gate at the entrance to Yokohama&#8217;s world-famous Chinatown\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>When traveling internationally with a school group, safety is the utmost priority. With an incredible number of world-class medical facilities and health care, strong police presence throughout and some of the lowest crime rates in the world, few international destinations offer a more worry-free experience for travelers and for families and administrators back home. 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