Robotics, Engineering, and the Future of Cities in Japan

9 or 13 days

Tokyo, Odaiba, Tsukuba, Yamanashi, extension to Seoul | STJ

Visit the island of Japan, where the technology fuelling the cities of tomorrow is on display today. Home to countless organizations specializing in robotics and engineering, and steeped in a proud culture of elegant craftsmanship, Japan is at the forefront of innovation in the areas of sustainability and human mobility. Witness wonders once confined to the vivid dreams of sci-fi writers: strap into high-speed, superconducting magnetic trains, wave a hearty hello to Asimo the robot, and marvel at the miracle of Hybrid Assistive Limb technology–with EF Tours, you'll see how the future is closer than you think.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Japan

Day 2: Tokyo

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 3: Tokyo

Take a guided tour of Tokyo with a STEM expert

Take a walking tour of Shibuya

Tokyo Skytree

Visit the Miraikan Science Museum

Day 4: Tokyo

Take a guided tour of the Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park

Take a tour of Akihabara Electric Town

Prepare your dinner at a cooking class led by a local Japanese chef

Day 5: Tokyo | Tsukuba

Take a day-trip to Tsukuba

Visit the AIST's Science Square, a showroom of industrial technology

Visit one of Tsukuba's premier STEM institutions

Explore JAXA, the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency

Learn about Hybrid Assistive Limb technology at Cyberdyne Studios

Day 6: Tokyo

Participate in a traditional tea ceremony

Take a tour of Asakusa Kannon Temple

Visit the Hamarikyu Japanese Gardens to stroll among Japanese greenery and seawater ponds

Day 7: Tokyo | Yamanashi

Take a day-trip to Yamanashi Prefecture

Explore the interactive exhibits at the Maglev Exhibition Center

See Mt. Fuji

Visit a Japanese Village

Return to Tokyo by bullet train

Day 8: Tokyo

Immerse your entire body into futuristic art exhibits at teamLab Planets Tokyo

Stop by the Unicorn Gundam Statue, a full-scale statue from the series Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

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Karaoke

A trip to Japan wouldn’t be complete without an evening of singing your favorite songs with friends in a karaoke lounge. Belt your favorite jams, or just clap along with friends as you unwind and have a wonderful, relaxing evening.

Day 9: Depart for home

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Day 9: Tokyo | Seoul

Fly to Seoul

Day 10: Seoul

Take a tour of Seoul

With your Tour Director, you will:

See the Blue House—the residence and office of the President of South Korea
Visit Gyeongbokgung Palace, where you’ll witness a guard-changing ceremony

Participate in a Korean cooking class

Visit the Bukchon Hanok Village

Visit Hyundai Motor Studios

Day 11: Seoul

Visit the National Aviation Museum of Korea

Visit the Suwon Hwaseong Fortress

Ascend the Seoul Tower

Day 12: Seoul

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Korea Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

Take a full-day tour to Korea’s Demilitarized Zone (better known as the DMZ). This 150-mile long demarcated military area separates North and South Korea. Learn about Korea’s complicated internal struggle as you visit notable sites including the Third Tunnel—one of four tunnels underneath the border.

Day 13: Depart for home

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Full-time Tour Director

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