Beaumaris Primary School

Japan Tour 2015

Itinerary

Tour cost

Food

Safety

Communication

Preparation

How to apply

Information

Departure Day, Sunday 4th October – Qantas Night flight Melbourne - Sydney, Sydney to Narita (Tokyo)

Day 1, Monday 5th October – Arrive in Japan early in the morning. Private transfer to Tokyo Hotel (Hotel Edoya Ryokan).

Train and Monorail to Odaiba

Visit Gundam Robot Statue, Miraikan science centre, see Asimo the Robot, mega web, look at the latest futuristic cars and see the rainbow bridge.

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Day 2, Tuesday 6th October – Mount Fuji and Hakone Day Tour with English speaking guide

Day 3 – Wednesday 7th October – Spend the day at Akasaka Elementary School in Minato Ku

Day 4 – Thursday 8th October – Explore Tokyo Asakusa – Explore Sensoji Temple and enjoy souvenir

shopping at famous nearby shopping street

View Tokyo Sky Tree

Ikebukuro Life safety training centre – experience earthquake training, fire drills, etc.

Shibuya – famous Shibuya crossing

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Day 5 – Friday 9th October – Bullet train to Kyoto, check in at Kyoto Station West Hotel and explore surroundings Kiyomizudera – the water temple

Shabu Shabu dinner

Day 6 – Saturday 10th October – Kyoto City Tour of Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion and Kyoto

Imperial Palace

Handicraft centre for a hands on activity

Ninja theme dinner

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Day 7 – Sunday 11th October – Arashiyama Hozugawa River Cruise

Monkey Mountain – climb to the top of the mountain and feed monkeys

Bamboo Groves – walk through the famous bamboo groves

Day 8 – Monday 12th October – Koka Ninja Village – complete ninja tasks to obtain a Ninja

License

Fishimi Inari – famous for its thousands of tori gates which lead into the wooded forest of the sacred Mt Inari

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Day 9 – Tuesday 13th October - View Kyoto Tower Observation Deck and then bullet train to Tokyo

Train to Narita Airport

Night Flight - Depart Narita (Tokyo)

Wednesday 14th October - Arrive in Melbourne in the morning

Itinerary

Approx $4000 INCLUDES

Return flights with Qantas

8 x nights accommodation

7 day JR (Japan Rail) Pass

Transportation

ALL Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Admission fees

Fresh water and fruit daily

Travel Insurance

Tour T-shirt & Jacket - TBA

Printed Photobook - TBA

Tour cost

Spending money!

It is recommended that students bring a maximum of ¥20,000 (approx. $250)

Students money will be evenly distributed daily to the student so all is not blown in one day shopping!

TOUR COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

Students will experience eating traditional Japanese food (high rice diet) as well as Western food

Students will have choices (e.g. breakfast buffet, food court)

Fresh fruit each night

Fresh bottled water each day

Food

Japan is a peaceful nation and has some of the safest cities in the world to live in

Students will wear bright tour polo tops and/or jackets

Students will be accompanied by a teacher at all times and teachers will carry mobile phones

Department ratio 1:10 we will have 1:5

A staff member will have a phone that can make international calls

Safety

All travelling staff are First Aid trained

Medical centres are located at every train station

Visiting the Earthquake Life Safety Learning Centre

Lanyards with info – including name, contact information, hotel and any emergency info in Japanese e.g. No peanuts

Epipens/medication will be carried by teachers on a needs basis

Do not need vaccinations to visit Japan (general vaccinations should be up to date)

Safety

Private blog site from teachers and students for parents to view with information and photos uploaded regularly

Circle time each night to de-brief with students

Each teacher will carry a mobile phone for emergencies only

Communication

Students participating in the tour will meet regularly in the lead up to:

- Extend Japanese language skills (order food, everyday

language, directions etc.)

- Discuss excitement about tour and any concerns

- Learn about Japanese money & exchange rate

- Practise using chopsticks!

- Learn useful kanji symbols

- Understand cultural do’s and don’ts

- Learn useful body language for travelling

Student Pre-tour Orientation Program

Alongside the student preparation at school, we will also celebrate the tour with a dinner before we leave with all the families

Upon our return we will organise another dinner with all the families to share stories

Before / After

Suitcase

Day Backpack (with spare set of clothes, toothbrush for plane)

Camera only (optional) – no phones, ipad, kindle etc.

Comfortable shoes / runners for walking around during the day

Spending money (collected by the teacher and distributed daily to each student)

What to bring

Encourage students to participate in Japanese language learning with a real purpose

Assist students to become responsible local and global citizens

Broaden our students personal horizons and give access to a deeper understanding of others

Involve students in learning about and engaging with diverse cultures

Allow students to experience independent living away from home (self responsibility)

Provide students with leadership skills when travelling Create valuable friendships and experiences for a lifetime

Educational Benefits

Invitation to Apply (including behavioural contract) – Due back ASAP (no later than Wednesday 25th March)

Deposit – ASAP or no later than Wednesday 15th April 2015

Passport – details required ASAP

Regular payments - TBA

How to Apply

Any questions?