Join Global Teacher on a 7-night educational and cultural immersion through Japan during the beautiful spring season. This thoughtfully designed program blends school visits, professional dialogue, and cultural exploration in four of Japan’s most iconic regions: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara.
Participants will observe authentic classroom environments, share experiences with Japanese educators, and engage in hands-on cultural activities—from Sake brewery tour and Sushi making workshops to walking through historic temples in Kyoto and meeting the deer of Nara. This tour offers a unique opportunity to deepen your global perspective as an educator while enjoying the vibrant contrasts of traditional and modern Japan.
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7 nights accommodation
Arrival and departure transfers (on scheduled program arrival and departure days)
Daily Breakfast, welcome and farewell dinner
All transportation during the tour including bullet train.
Professional English-speaking local guide
2 x school visits including class observations and talks from leadership
All entrance fees and associated costs with listed excursions. Tours include Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Nara Deer Park
Private workshops especially designed for our group.
Global Teacher will have a dedicated Team Leader who will be with you every step of the way. As well as 24/7 support before and after the tour.
20 Hr Certificate of Professional Development.
Arrive in Tokyo and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel. In the evening, connect with your fellow educators during a welcome dinner and orientation session. Settle into Japan’s capital, where your cultural journey begins.
Start the day with a visit to a Tokyo public elementary school. Observe classes in action, join a Q&A session with staff, and experience a traditional Japanese school lunch with students.
In the afternoon, explore cultural highlights including Asakusa’s Senso-ji Temple, the Imperial Palace, and a walk through the trendy Ginza or scenic Nakameguro.
Enjoy a relaxed morning or take part in an optional professional exchange. In the afternoon, experience the efficiency of Japan’s famous bullet train as you travel to Osaka. Check in and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Today, visit a local elementary or junior high school in Osaka. Engage with educators and observe Japan’s unique approach to teaching and student life. In the afternoon, participate in a reflection session or cultural activity designed to deepen your learning.
Experience the timeless beauty of Kyoto with a full-day cultural immersion. Enjoy a sake brewery tour, learn about the traditional brewing process, and sample a variety of local flavours. Then, take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, guided by a local host, where you’ll experience this time-honoured cultural practice and have the opportunity to dress in a traditional kimono.
Begin with a morning reflection and feedback circle. Then travel to Nara, home to the famous Todai-ji Temple and Nara Deer Park, where you can meet the freely roaming sacred deer.
Spend the morning enjoying a free day in Kyoto—explore historic temples, wander through the bamboo forest, or relax in a traditional teahouse. In the afternoon, we’ll return to Tokyo together, wrapping up the program with time to reflect and relax before departures the following day.
After breakfast, the program concludes in Tokyo. Participants can make their way to the airport or continue their travels independently. We’ll say our goodbyes and reflect on the incredible experiences and connections made throughout the program. Safe travels!