Japan: June 22 - July 2, 2025

Tokyo, Japan

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Japan: June 22 - July 2, 2025

Tokyo, Japan

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Bookbag Tours
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144 reviews
Jun 22 - Jul 2, 2025
Group size: 1 - 20
Japan: June 22 - July 2, 2025
Tokyo, Japan
Bookbag Tours
  • Email address verified
144 reviews
Jun 22 - Jul 2, 2025
Group size: 1 - 20

About this trip

Join us for a stress-free travel experience! Our trip leaders will be with you every step of the way, from meeting you at the airport on arrival day to ensuring a safe transfer on departure day, and everything in between. We’ve got you covered!


*Reserve your spot with a nonrefundable deposit today!


Join us for an unforgettable journey through Japan, specially designed for educators! Our trip includes immersive tours of Tokyo and Kyoto, offering a blend of modern wonders and historical treasures. You'll also experience in-depth school visits in the scenic town of Karuizawa, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with Japanese educators and exchange teaching insights. This trip is the perfect mix of cultural exploration and professional development, providing you with fresh perspectives and lasting memories. Don't miss this chance to expand your horizons and engage with Japan's vibrant educational landscape! 🌸🍣 Secure your spot today and get ready to say "Konnichiwa!" to the adventure of a lifetime! ✨   Note** Itinerary Subject to Change**


Professional Development: School visit Grades PreK-8. Please note, when we offer school visits, we are not guaranteeing you will be in your exact grade level. Learning about a new culture and making connections with educators provides an authentic learning experience for you to reflect on and bring back to your classroom. You will be given a professional development certificate for 20 hours of professional development. 


Terrain:  Mostly flat with some hills


Questions? Visit our Bookbag Tours FAQ page.


Leaders:

Mike Soskil

Lori Soskil

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What’s included

  • Translation Devices
    We will provide translation devices for your time in the schools, making for a very enriching opportunity to learn about their education system.
  • Welcome Reception
    Welcome reception upon arrival
  • PD Certificate
    A certificate for 20 hours of professional development will be given to each participant
  • Airport Transfers
    Airport transfers to and from Haneda Airport
  • Hotel Accomodations
    Hotel accommodations in 3 & 4 star hotels
  • Group Sightseeing
    Group sightseeing with local guide as described in the itinerary are included. You may choose to book optional activities (where applicable), for an additional cost
  • Transportation
    In country transportation for group activities, including metro passes
  • Breakfast
    Breakfast at hotel is included each day
  • BBT Team
    Your amazing Trip Leaders, your Professional Development facilitators, our Trip Managers, and our On-Site and Off-Site Team members!

What’s not included

  • RT Airfare
  • Lunch/Dinner
    Lunch & Dinners are not included.

Available Packages

Trip w/ Shared Room
Deposit:$300
Available until March 9, 2025
$3,700
Deposit:$300
Trip w/ Private Room
Deposit:$300
Available until March 9, 2025
$4,500
Deposit:$300
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Itinerary

Day 1 - June 22
Arrival

Welcome to Japan.


Arrive in Tokyo and settle into your hotel.


We will have a welcome reception around 3 PM, depending on participant arrival times.


Overnight in Tokyo at Hotel East 21 (or similar)

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BT
Bookbag Tours
144 reviews
At Bookbag Tours, we empower educators through immersive professional development journeys, fostering growth, inspiration, and lifelong learning.
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Reviews

JB
I had an incredible experience on the Bookbag Tours 2024 Egypt trip. The partnership with the travel company Egypt Unlimited and Mohammad Mostafa and his excellent guide, Mohamad Badway, made for an all around incredible and truly memorable trip. The accommodations were superb, the restaurants visited showcased some of Egypt’s amazing cuisine, and I felt safe throughout all of our journeys. We visited some of the most renown sites but also stopped by some hidden gems as well. Our team was met with nothing but hospitality and kindness and I couldn’t recommend this trip enough, or travel through Bookbag Tours enough.
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By Jennifer B for Egypt: July 14-26, 2024 on Aug 09, 2024
SW
Australia was a great trip! Jeremy, Paula, Lucy, and Fairlie were amazing leaders and so knowledgeable. We were able to see and do so many things in Sydney, the Explorer Pass was great because we had so many options for things to do. Climbing the Sydney Harbor Bridge was a bucket list item and it lived up to all the expectations and so much more. Getting to spend time with the teachers in Bowen was also a highlight. My home stay family was the best and I would highly recommend the home stay option for others. This was a trip of a lifetime and I am so glad I was able to experience it with this group of teachers!
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By Sarah W for Australia: July 6-19, 2024 on Aug 06, 2024
SW
New Zealand was an amazing trip! Kirsten and Anisa were great leaders who were up for any adventure. It was great getting to explore Auckland, Wellington, and Queenstown-getting to see both the North and South Islands were part of why I wanted this trip. Queenstown was stunning and is a must go back location after this trip!!
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By Sarah W for New Zealand: July 15-27, 2024 on Aug 06, 2024
BB
I absolutely loved my time in New Zealand!! There was plenty of free time to explore the cities and try new experiences. I learned so much about the Māori culture. The guides we all amazing and it was so nice visiting a school and having the opportunity to learn from teachers in another country! I am definitely signing up for a 2026 trip!
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By Brandi B for New Zealand: July 15-27, 2024 on Aug 05, 2024
AA
The Australia trip was truly incredible. This was my third trip with bookbag tours so I knew it would be well planned, but this one really exceeded my expectations. I greatly enjoyed the variety of time spent in Sydney, Airlie Beach and Bowen. All of the activities were either included or offered as side trips (bridge climb, opera house tour, Great Barrier Reef) and I thought it was a perfect balance of adventure and learning. The home stay/school experience in Bowen was truly amazing and unforgettable. The only criticism I could give would be potentially choosing an airline other than Jetstar for the domestic flights. And perhaps one more day in Airlie beach would have been nice. Overall it was the trip of a lifetime!
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By Amanda Ashley K for Australia: July 6-19, 2024 on Aug 05, 2024
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