Visits

• Nikko World Heritage: This includes the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Yomeimon gate which was constructed in 1636 and decorated with more than 500 carvings; the Toshogu Shinto Shrine, Buddhist temples dedicated to the Shogun, a designated national treasure.
• The Asakusa Temple: Also known as Sanja-sama (Shrine of the Three Gods), this is one of the most famous Shinto shrines in Tokyo. The shrine honours the three men who founded the Sensō-ji and is part of a larger group of sacred buildings in the area.
• The Meiji Shrine in Kyoto: A shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.
• Harajuku: An area is known internationally as a centre of Japanese youth culture and fashion with many youth-oriented, independent boutiques and cafés.
• Taiko workshop: This introduce students to traditional Japanese drumming technique, including warm-up exercises and stretching, they will learn the fluency between music and movement.
• Fushimi Inari Shrine: This popular shrine is thought to have as many as 32,000 sub-shrines throughout Japan and sits at the base of a mountain with trails up the mountain containing many smaller shrines, each donated by a Japanese business.

Where to stay

In Tokyo: the Sunshine City Prince Hotel or a similar 3 star hotel.

In Kyoto: the Karasuma Kyoto Hotel or a similar 3 star hotel.