Experience unique histories and cultures of Japan with its fabulous cuisine!

This tour will visit three landmark cities of Japan; Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Tokyo, with your classmates.

 - Kyoto (UNESCO's World Heritage Site) : The most popular city for tourists with its deep traditions and beautiful cultures as a former capital of Japan for a long time since the ancient eras. You will experience its unique and fabulous landscapes and architectures.

  - Hiroshima : You will feel the importance of World Peace at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, followed by a visit of the UNESCO's World Heritage Site of Itsukushima-jinja Shrine in Miyajima.

  - Tokyo : The current capital city of Japan, Tokyo, has a mixture of the most recent cultures and technologies, and the histories from Edo period.

> Early Registration Open : October 24, 2024 (Thu)  

> Early Registration Close : November 8, 2024 (Fri) 19:00PM (CST)

> Regular Registration Open : November 9, 2024 (Sat) 

> Regular Registration Close : November 15, 2024 (Fri)  18:00PM (CST)

> Final Registration Open : December 6, 2024 (Fri) 

> Final Registration Close :  December 14, 2024 (Sat)  18:00PM (CST)

> Ticket Transfer Deadline : February 16, 2025 (Sun) 12:00PM (CST)

> Trip Start : March 16, 2025(Sun) (Japan Standard Time)

    * In order to start your journey from March 16, 2025 in Japan, you have to depart from the United States on or before March 15, 2025 (Sat).

For Everyone,

As of October 1, 2024, there are 71 countries and regions which are NOT required a visa application to enter Japan.

Please check the HP of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan to make sure your status of visa exemption/requirement.

For Participants who need Tourist Visa to enter Japan,

All foreign nationals/people who reside in the following countries/region and are required to obtain a short-term visa on visiting Japan are eligible to apply for a visa online from March 27, 2023. Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, U.S.A. 

The JAPAN eVISA system 

eVISA Frequently asked questions

If you need to prepare Detailed Schedule of Stay describing daily activity plan>>> You must fill out this document in the official format from the consulate on your own. 

For your convenience, here's the instruction page from the Consulate General of Japan, Chicago. 

If you are required to prepare additional documents(hotel confirmation etc) , feel free to ask H.I.S. International Tours for an advise.

 • Use Visit Japan Web, an online service for immigration, customs, and Tax-Free shopping services for further information

− Visit Japan Web

✅ Best Hotel Selections in 3 Landmark Cities

  - Kyoto : ALA HOTEL KYOTO, located a minutes walk from Kyoto Station, let you have a great access to everywhere in this ancient capital.

  - Hiroshima : You will experience Japanese "Ryokan" Style "Tatami Rooms", with "Onsen (Hot Springs)", here at Aki Grand Hotel.

  - Tokyo : Hotel Monterey GINZA/Hotel Monterey La Soeur Ginza ,located near several Train Stations, let you have a great access to everywhere in this capital city.

✅ 3 Dinner Parties with a variety of foods and All-you-can-Drink on Day 2, 4, and 7

  On Day 2, meet your classmates at the party venue is located in the center of the city , where you can feel the atmosphere of the ancient capital of Kyoto.

  On Day 4, you will experience a Japanese Ryokan style party in Hiroshima with a traditional Japanese cuisine.

  And on Day 7,  You will see gorgeous night views of Tokyo from Yakatabune, a famous ship for its flat shape with delicious Japanese cuisine. 

✅ Bullet Train Ride from Kyoto to Hiroshima (Day 4), and from Hiroshima to Tokyo (Day 5)

   Enjoy beautiful landscapes of Japan from the windows of Bullet Trains.

Please understand the following handling fee(s) will be charged by WeTravel, the booking and payment platform, on top of the tour fee.

Handling Fee from WeTravel : 1% of the payment amount + $0.30 /Transaction

       > Payment by ACH : No Additional Fee

       > Payment by Visa or Master Card : 2.90% Credit Card Fee

       > Payment by American Express Card : 3.90% Credit Card Fee

=== For Early Registration ===

Deposit: $500

Until Payment Deadline on November 8, 2024 (Fri) 19:00PM (CST) : No Penalty

After Payment Deadline on  November 8, 2024 (Fri) 19:00PM (CST)  : Penalty of 100% of Deposit(Non Refundable)

Rest of Tour Fee: $1,450

Until Full Payment Deadline on December 5, 2024 (Thu) 18:00PM (CST) : No Penalty

After Full Payment Deadline on  December 5, 2024 (Thu) 18:00PM (CST)  : Penalty of 100% of Tour Fee (Non Refundable)

=== For Regular Registration  ===

Deposit: $500

Until Payment Deadline on November 15, 2024 (Fri) 18:00PM (CST) : No Penalty

After Payment Deadline on  November 15, 2024 (Fri) 18:00PM (CST)  : Penalty of 100% of Deposit(Non Refundable)

Rest of Tour Fee: $1,600

Until Full Payment Deadline on December 5, 2024 (Thu) 18:00PM (CST) : No Penalty

After Full Payment Deadline on  December 5, 2024 (Thu) 18:00PM (CST)  : Penalty of 100% of Tour Fee (Non Refundable)

=== For Final Registration  ===

Tour Fee: $2,100

Until Full Payment Deadline on December 14, 2024 (Sat)  18:00PM (CST) : No Penalty

After Full Payment Deadline on  December 14, 2024 (Sat)  18:00PM (CST)  : Penalty of 100% of Tour Fee (Non Refundable)

===Optionals===

Until Full Payment Deadline on December 5, 2024 (Thu) 18:00PM (CST) : No Penalty

After Full Payment Deadline on  December 5, 2024 (Thu) 18:00PM (CST)  : Penalty of 100% of Optionals Fee (Non Refundable)

However, after your full payment, you are permitted to TRANSFER your ticket to another participant (MBA student) until February 16, 2025 (Sun). 

If you want to transfer your ticket, please contact us by email from "Ask A Question" blue tab on the right of this page with the following information.

- Seller's Name (Your Name) and Email Address

- Buyer's Name and his/her Email Address

After you let us know, we will email you back for further procedures.

✅ Airport Access Information 

= Osaka =

> Kansai International Airport (KIX)

   - By Train : about 80 minutes to the hotel

   - By Bus : about 90 minutes to the hotel

   - By Taxi : not recommended

> Itami Airport (ITM)

   - By Train : about 80 minutes to the hotel

   - By Bus : about 50 minutes to the  hotel

   - By Taxi : about 45 minutes to the hotel

= Tokyo =

> Narita Airport (NRT)

   - By Train : about  90 minutes from the hotel

   - By Bus : about 80 minutes from the hotel

   - By Taxi : not recommended

> Haneda Airport (HND)

   - By Train : about 40 minutes from the hotel

   - By Bus : not recommended

   - By Taxi : about 25 minutes from the hotel

Welcome to Japan!

Own transfer from the airport to ALA HOTEL KYOTO.

Address : 518 Shiokoji-cho, Shichijo-dori, Higashinotoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-Shi, Kyoto, 600-8212, Japan

Phone : +81 75 371 0007

* Check in is available after 3:00PM. If your arrival at the hotel is earlier than 3:00PM, store your luggage at the front desk, and hang out until the rooms are ready.

*** Stay : ALA HOTEL KYOTO ***

Breakfast at the Hotel

Morning: 

Kinkaku-ji Temple (Admission Included) 

Lunch: 

Enjoy Free lunch around Arashiyama  and enjoy a free time to walk around Togetsu-kyo Bridge and the Bamboo Grove, etc..

Afternoon:

Kiyomizu-Temple(Admission Included) and around.

Evening : Welcome Party

Return to the hotel

*** Stay : ALA HOTEL KYOTO ***  

Breakfast at the Hotel

You have an entire day in Kyoto to enjoy on your own.

Optional activities are available at additional fees.

On the next day, you will visit Hiroshima without a large luggage, which will be delivered to the hotel in Tokyo.

Please prepare a hand-carried bag for 1 night at Hiroshima to take with you.  

*** Stay : ALA HOTEL KYOTO***

Breakfast at the Hotel

Large luggage / suitcases (1 luggage per person) will be collected before you check out the hotel, which will be delivered to the hotel in Tokyo by a private truck.

(Please AVOID to put your valuable items, such as passports, cash, credit card, jewelries, etc.) into the luggage for truck delivery)

Please prepare a hand-carried bag for 1 night at Hiroshima to take with you. 

Morning :

After checking out the hotel in Kyoto, transfer to Kyoto Station by walk

Get on the famous Bullet Train "Shinkansen" to Hiroshima. (about a 1.5 hour ride)

Welcome to Hiroshima, the city of World Peace.

Afternoon :

Visit Peace Memorial Park and Museum (Admission Included) and Atomic Bomb Dome.

Evening :

Check in  the Hotel in Hiroshima, near the Ferry Port to Miyajima.

Japanese Ryokan Style Dinner Party at the banquet room in the hotel with a traditional Japanese cuisine.

 *** Stay : Aki Grand Hotel ***

Breakfast at the Hotel

Morning:

Transport to ferry port by private coaches and get on a ferry to Miyajima Island, where one of the most popular spots Itsukushima-jinja Shrine (Admission Included) is located.

Enjoy a free time to walk around the island.

Get on the famous Bullet Train "Shinkansen" to Tokyo. (about a 4 hour ride)

Welcome to Metropolitan Tokyo, the current capital of Japan.

Walk to the hotel in Tokyo (about 15 minutes)

Check in the hotel, and free at leisure.

* Your luggage will be delivered by the evening.

*** Stay :  Hotel Monterey Ginza/Hotel Monterey La Soeur Ginza  ***

You have an entire day in Tokyo to enjoy on your own.

Optional activities are available at additional fees.

 *** Stay :  Hotel Monterey Ginza/Hotel Monterey La Soeur Ginza *** 

You have almost an entire daytime in Tokyo to enjoy on your own.

Optional activities are available at additional fees.

Evening:

Farewell Dinner on Yakatabune

You will see gorgeous night views of Tokyo from Yakatabune, a famous ship for its flat shape with delicious Japanese cuisine.

Enjoy the final night with your classmates in the middle of Tokyo, which never sleeps.

Please do not forget to pack your luggage to prepare for the departure on the next day.

*** Stay :  Hotel Monterey Ginza/Hotel Monterey La Soeur Ginza ***

Check out the hotel on your own

* Please be sure to check out before 11:00AM.

Own transfer to the Airport (NRT or HND) or your next destinations.