japan 2014-2015

LIVING LESSONSIN

JAPAN

2014 -15 EDUCATIONAL TOURS PROGRAM日本の独特で多様な文化及び歴史を体験できます

Established 1960Established 1960

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Ryokans Hotels Youth Hostels

Tokyo HomeikanHotel Edoya

Shiba ParkShinagawa PrinceHotel Metropolitan

Tokyo CentralSukura House

Narita Airport Mercure Hotel

Kyoto Hiraiwa MinshukuMatsubayaStation SeikiTomiya

Kyoto TowerNew MiyakoHeartonPalace Side

Utano YH

Hiroshima IkawaIkedaya

New HirodenVia Inn

Aster Plaza

Miyajima Island KikugawaKawaguchi

Osaka Shin Osaka StationHearton

Shin Osaka

Kansai Airport Bellevue Garden

ACCOMMODATION CHOICES

9Competitive international airfares with major airlines including Japan Airlines Qantas Airways Singapore Airlines China Airlines Cathay Pacific Airlines amp Jetstar Airways

9Pre-paid taxes levies amp charges

9 JR 7 14 or 21 day Rail Passes

9 JR WEST JR EAST Rail Passes

9Rail sector fares (seat reservation included)

9Disneyland passports

9Universal Studio passes

9Rental phones

9Hotel youth hostel amp ryokan options throughout Japan

9Homestay experiences

9Group check-in at Sydney Melbourne amp Brisbane airports

9 Information sessions for most schools with parents amp students prior to departure

924 hour emergency contact numbers

9Meet and greet service at Narita Kansai and Nagoya airports

9Choice of airport transfers by train or coach

9Competitive comprehensive travel insurance available

Contact GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours for a no obligation quote

Why travel to Japan with GET Educational Tours9 With over 50 years experience providing Living Lessons in Japan and around the world GET Educational Tours sets the benchmark for educational

tour programs

9 We offer the confidence of travelling with Australias leading dedicated educational tours specialist and support you with a highly knowledgeable innovative and experienced educational tours consultant

9 Our Japan ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo are designed by experienced teachers to immerse students in Japanese language and culture to ensure the widest possible choice of itineraries and to provide access to the best value service providers

9 We can arrange homestay experiences with communities on Honshu and Kyushu Islands and provide tour costs for students under 12 years of age or for small groups of less than 10

9 GET Educational Tours service quality commitment includes departure support flexible group size flexible tour dates personalised itineraries reflecting individual curriculum requirements and interests assistance with planning and pre-tour briefings

GbullEbullTEducationalToursproudlysupportsThe Smith Family Learning for Life program

The Smith Family is a national independent social enterprise that supports disadvantaged Australian children to create a better future through education

Japan Study Tour eDiaryGbullEbullTEducationalToursJapanTourStudyeDiaryassiststeacherstoengagestudentsin their tour with useful information on attractions the basics of travelling in Japan and details of rich language and culturally based activities The diary encourages students to create a unique record of their trip Useful sections include `to takersquo lists homestay hints and a pro-forma thank-you letter to host families Teachers may use the eDiary to link tour outcomes to KLA requirements Once itineraries and participants names are confirmed GbullEbullT Educational Tourswill provide electronicaccess to the Japan Tour Study eDiary complete with information on presentation options

At GbullEbullT Educational Tours we recognise that improving young peoplersquosunderstanding skills values and personal development can significantly enhance learning and achievement Educational tours are without doubt amongst the most memorable learning experiences

They help us to make sense of the world around us by establishing the link between feelings and learning They stay with us far beyond our school years and affect our behaviour lifestyle and work They influence our values and the decisions we make They allow us to transfer learning experienced outside to the classroom and vice versa

GbullEbullT Educational Tours Living Lessons are about raising achievement through an organised powerful approach to learning in which direct experience is of prime importance Living Lessons are not only about what we learn but importantly how and where we learn

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TOUR INCLUSIONS

Meals Key B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

JAPAN CULTURAL STUDY

Options

日本で文化と勉強日本の魅力のある生活と文化を紹介するツアー

DAY 1 AUSTRALIA ndash TOKYO

Fly from Australia for an early evening arrival at Narita On arrival you will be met and escorted to the station Travel to central Tokyo on the Narita Express for your two nights accommodation in Japans largest city

DAY 2 TOKYO ndash DISNEYLAND (B)

Travel by train to Disneyland and spend a fun day experiencing the rides and attractions

DAY 3 TOKYO ndash KYOTO (B)

This morning is free for your own sightseeing in Tokyo before boarding the Shinkansen for an afternoon departure to Kyoto and three nights in Japanrsquos ancient capital

DAYS 4 amp 5 KYOTO AND SURROUNDS (B)

Explore the city of Kyoto with its many cultural and historical sites or perhaps visit Nara site of the famous Kofuku-ji and Todai-ji Temples

DAY 6 KYOTO ndash HIROSHIMA (B)

Board the Shinkansen for Hiroshima and two nights accommodation

DAY 7 HIROSHIMA (B)

Free day to visit Hiroshima sites including Miyajima Island the Peace Memorial Park and the A-bomb Dome

DAY 8 HIROSHIMA ndash OSAKA (B)

Board the Shinkansen for travel to Osaka and change trains to connect to the airport Evening departure for Australia

DAY 9 AUSTRALIA

Arrive in Australia

bull Transfer by coach direct to your central Tokyo accommodation

bull Make your first night more relaxed by choosing to stay at a Narita Airport hotel

bull Dinner available at Youth Hostels

bull This tour can be easily re-arranged to suit your needs Schools often choose it as an extension to sister-school arrangements

Mount Fuji

Ride the high-speed Shinkansen between Japans major cities with a Japan Rail Pass

PACKAGE INCLUDES

9 Return economy airfares ex Sydney Brisbane Melbourne Adelaide amp Cairns

9 Pre-paid taxes levies amp charges

9 7 nights accommodation (5 nights - Youth Hostel and 2 nights - Ryokan)

9 Breakfast daily

9 A complimentary rental phone

9 7 day Ordinary Japan rail pass

9 Disneyland Passport

9 Meet and Greet on arrival in Japan

9 5 consumption tax and service charges in Japan

9 Japan study tour eDiary

Prices for this tour can be found on our website - wwwgetourscomau

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JAPAN HOMESTAY

PACKAGE INCLUDES



9 Breakfast daily

9 3 nights homestay with breakfast amp dinner (optional 1 or 2 night stay)

9 5 nights youth hostel with breakfast


9 Local excursions whilst at homestay

9 Local guides in host communities

9 7 day Ordinary Japan Rail pass


9 Meet and greet on arrival in Japan






DAY 2 TOKYO DISNEYLAND (B)


DAY 3 TOKYO ndash HOST FAMILY (BD)

Depart from your accommodation and travel to your host family (location of homestay will be determined on application) Please note host families are usually in smaller rural communities Accommodation is for 3 nights (breakfast and dinner provided)

DAYS 4 amp 5 HOST FAMILY (BD)

During your stay participate in various cultural activities including a school visit (subject to availability of local schools)

DAY 6 HOST FAMILY ndash KYOTO (B)

Say goodbye to your hosts and travel to Kyoto for 3 nights accommodation

DAY 7 KYOTO (B)


DAY 8 KYOTO ndash HIROSHIMA ndash KYOTO (B)

Board the Shinkansen early for travel to Hiroshima Places of interest to visit are Miyajima Island the Peace Memorial Park A-bomb Dome Return to Kyoto late afternoon

DAY 9 KYOTO ndash OSAKA (B)

Board the Haruka for travel to Osaka and change trains to connect to the airport Evening departure for Australia

DAY 10 AUSTRALIA

Arrive in Australia

Important

bull In order to secure homestay families a minimum of 9 months advance notice is required Contact your GET Educational Tours consultant as early as possible to discuss your plans

日本でホームステイ日本人家族と一緒に暮らして日本の生活を体験できるツアー

bull 3 泊のホームステイプログラムで日本の日常生活を体験できますホストファミリーは厳密な選択基準にかなわなければなりませんし都会から離れた小さな町でホームステイすることもよくあります

bull ホームステイプログラムの一環として現地の学校に訪問し周辺の観光地へ遠足に行ったり様々な文化活動に参加したりすることもできます

bull 授業で学んだ日本語を実際の会話で練習できます

Australian school group visiting Hamamatsu High School

Students report their visit to Hiroshimas Peace Memorial Park and the nearby A Bomb Dome as amongst the most memorable of their Japan experiences

Option


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Hiroshima Intensive Language and Cultural Immersion (Hiroshima International Co-operation Centre in conjunction with Hiroshima Prefecture)

Designed for senior secondary students this intensive language and cultural immersion at Higashi Hiroshima offers formal language tuition led by native Japanese teachers aimed at accelerating participants conversational Japanese skills Lesson plans can be tailored to your specific group

Students simultaneously enjoy a hands-on experience of Japanese culture through partcipating in a number of different activities The activities available include a tea ceremony illustrated post card making (etegami) a calligraphy lesson Katazome dyeing Japanese paper doll making (washi ningyo) yukata wearing flower arranging and origami

Intensive Language Package5 nights accommodation at the centre

12 hours of lessons

Hiroshima and Miyajima Island day tour including coach transfers entrance fees and English speaking guide

School visit including coach transfers

3 x cultural activities

Return coach transfers Higashi-Hiroshima ndash HIC ndash Higashi-Hiroshima

Meals 5 x breakfasts 5 x lunches 5 x dinners

Cultural Package5 nights accommodation at the centre6 hours of lessonsHiroshima and Miyajima Island day tour including coach transfers entrance fees and English speaking guideSchool visit and Okonomiyaki cooking lesson including coach transfers3 x cultural activities Return coach transfers Higashi-Hiroshima ndash HIC ndash Higashi-HiroshimaMeals 5 x breakfasts 5 x lunches 5 x dinnersChoose one 1 ndash Cooking Bento (lunch box) and playing traditional Japanese gamesactivity only 2 ndash Strolling in Takehara and making bamboo windmills 3 ndash Cooking at an old style Japanese house

Homestay Package5 nights accommodation at the centre for teachers (meals 5 x breakfasts 4 x lunches 3 x dinners)3 nights accommodation at the centre for students (meals 3 x breakfasts 4 x lunches 3 x dinners)2 nights homestay accommodation for students including meals 6 hours of lessonsHiroshima and Miyajima Island day tour including coach transfers entrance fees and English speaking guideSchool visit including coach transfers2 x cultural activities Return coach transfers Higashi-Hiroshima ndash HIC ndash Higashi-Hiroshima

School visits available in Kyoto and Osaka (on application)

GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours Hiroshima Intensive Language and Cultural Immersion is an academic 15 hour communication course incorporating hands-on cultural activities with language practice according to the studentrsquos ability levels Teachers in Australia are asked prior to the tour to nominate the language level of the students and have the opportunity to provide input into the content of the classes

JAPAN HOMESTAY amp LANGUAGE OPTIONS日本語集中訓練コース

Lake Biwa Sports Centre (approx 40 minutes from Kyoto) bull 1 night at Biwa Sports Centre Lake Biwa amp 2 nights homestay accommodation for

students (in pairs)bull Breakfast amp dinner daily for students bull Teachers accommodated at the Biwa Sports Centre with breakfast and 1 dinnerbull School visit cooking lessonsbull Cultural activities

WakayamaTanabe City Farmstay (approx 2 hours from Osaka) bull 2 nights farm stay accommodation for studentsbull 2 nights Ryokan accommodation in Akitsuno Garten for teachersbull 1 night accommodation at Kawayu Midoriya Ryokanbull 4 day charter coachbull Half day English speaking guide on arrival daybull 3 x full day English speaking guidebull School visitbull Taiko mini concert and experiencebull Volunteering maintenance workbull All meals included

For a detailed itinerary please contact GbullEbullT Educational Tours

GET Educational Tours Japan Homestay program offers students a special insight into Japanese society through an intensive cross-cultural experience of daily life customs and values

Participants are received as a member of the family and are involved in their hosts daily activities assuming all responsibilities and privileges

Typical group homestays range from 2 to 4 days with individuals staying up to 4 weeks Note participants may not work or attend school except for our language courses or organized school visits

Minimum age for students travelling in a group is 14 years and 18 years for individual travellers

Traditional Japanese wedding

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JAPAN STUDY AND HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE


Fly from Australia for an early evening arrival at Narita On arrival you will be met and escorted to your coach Transfer to your three nights accommodation in Japans largest city

DAY 2 TOKYO (B)

This morning enjoy a guided tour of Tokyo including the Meiji Shrine drive by the National Diet Building the Imperial East Garden (on Monday and Friday see the Imperial Palace Plaza in lieu) Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade Ginza The remainder of the day is for your own exploration

DAY 3 DISNEYLAND (B)


DAY 4 TOKYO ndash HAKONE NATIONAL PARK (B)

Travel by train to Odawara and exchange your free pass voucher for travel into historical Hakone With Mt Fuji in the background and placid Lake Ashi Hakone is surrounded by scenic mountains and boasts abundant hot springs zoological gardens and museums Overnight accommodation at the Hakone Sengokuhara Youth Hostel

DAY 5 HAKONE ndash KYOTO (BD)

Depart Hakone and travel to Kyoto Five nights accommodation in Kyoto

DAY 6 KYOTO (BD)

This morning enjoy a guided tour of Kyoto including Nijo Castle Golden Pavilion Kyoto Imperial Palace The remainder of the day is for your own sightseeing

DAY 7 KYOTO (BD)

Time for your own sightseeing

DAY 8 KYOTO ndash HIROSHIMA ndash KYOTO (BD)

Board the Shinkansen early for travel to Hiroshima Places of interest to visit are Miyajima Island the Peace Memorial Park and the A-bomb Dome Return to Kyoto late afternoon

DAY 9 KYOTO ndash NARA ndash KYOTO (BD)

Today visit Nara site of the famous Kofuku-ji and Todai-ji Temples Return to Kyoto this afternoon



DAY 11 AUSTRALIA

Arrive in Australia

日本で勉強と旅行日本の現代的なテクノロジーと伝統的な文化と歴史の独特な組み合わせを体験できるツアー

PACKAGE INCLUDES



9 3 nights accommodation at Tokyo Homeikan Ryokan with breakfast

9 5 nights accommodation at Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel with breakfast

9 1 night accommodation at Hakone Sengokuhara Youth Hostel with breakfast

9 Private coach transfer from Narita to Tokyo

9 Half day city tours in Tokyo and Kyoto (seat on coach)

9 2 day Hakone Free Pass (ex Odawara)








Experience daily life in Japan with a homestay experience Families usually in smaller rural communities outside Tokyo are carefully selected Homestays typically include local cultural excursions and a school visit

Tokyo is more than a mega-city with outstanding cultural icons such as the Meiji Shrine

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS OPTIONS

How do we use a Japan Rail PassJR Passes are only available in exchange for a voucher that must be pre-purchased from GbullEbullT Educational Tours before departure You will need to provide a copy of each personrsquos passport (name in the passport and on the voucher must be exactly the same) to a midori-no-madoguchi booking office at any JR station and at the airport on arrival JR passes are valid for any JR service including the Shinkansen Bullet train (but not for the Nozomi super express)

Should we stay in a ryokanRyokans offer students an authentic Japanese experience Whilst some ryokans are expensive our experienced educational tour consultants have identified cost effective ryokans - some with en-suite bathrooms

Is Japan expensiveIf you shop wisely it doesnrsquot have to be There are 100 Yen shops all over Japan that stock a vast array of goods including souvenirs and everyday items

Where should we eat outFor lunch convenience stores feature a range of fresh sandwiches salads and obento lunch-boxes for under $800 They will even heat your lunchbox and provide boiling water for 2 minute noodles For dinner try an authentic noodle or sushi bar There are always good value places to eat in the vicinity of rail stations designed for businessmen to grab a quick dinner before the long commute home and perfect for students

I have never taken a group to Japan before Will I be okay The experienced staff at GbullEbullT Educational Tours have been helping teachers like you take groups to Japan for over 20 years There are many former teachers in the office who understand exactly what your needs are We can provide you with ideas for your itinerary maps for all the places that you will visit and offer suggestions on how best to engage students in their experience

Is it more expensive to use a travel agent Canrsquot I just book it myselfDue to our buying power with our suppliers GbullEbullT Educational Tours can negotiate the best prices possible

I am not confident that my kanji is good enough to find my away around When Japan hosted the World Cup soccer in 2002 signs in popular tourist destinations were changed to have romaji readings (additionally in the teacherrsquos section of the Japan Tour Study guide there is a glossary of commonly used kanji)

Narita Airport is so far from Tokyo How will I find my way thereThere are a number of options for you from the Narita Express train private coach transfer or Limousine Bus service We can organise any of the above for you

I want my students to do homestay but we havenrsquot got a sister school GbullEbullT Educational Tours have contacts all over Japan We can organise a homestay in various places across Japan mostly in traditional rural locations

Tokyo OptionsWith itrsquos unsurpassed public transport system itrsquos easy for student groups to visit major Tokyo highlights including the Tokyo Fish Market a sumo stable Tokyo Tower Asakusa Akihabara (Electric City) the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tokyo Water Cruise (Asakusa - Hinode Pier) and visit the Tokyo Fire Departmentrsquos Earthquake Simulator (Ikebukuro)

Optional activities can be organised

bull Geisha in Tokyobull Ghibli Museum bull Tokyo morning or afternoon tour bull Mount Fuji day tour including lunch bull Tokyo Domebull Sumo morning practice

Kyoto amp Osaka OptionsThe relatively compact size of Kyoto and easy-to-understand street layout makes it easy for groups to make their own arrangements for sightseeing including its many magnificent temples Nara (by local train) Gion Corner and even venture out of town to Himeji Castle (by train)


bull Kyoto morning tour bull Kyoto special night tour including dinner bull Activities at Kyoto Handicrafts Centre bull Tea ceremony kimono wearing amp origami making bull Sushi making bull Nishijin Textile Centre (Kimono wearinghand weaving) bull Hozugawa River ride bull Toei Eiga mura - Kyoto studio park bull Aquarium in Osaka bull Universal Studios bull Fan painting bull Kyoto International Manga Museumbull Bike riding tours

Hiroshima amp Miyajima Optionsbull Testimony from an A bomb survivorbull Lantern floating on the Ohta Riverbull Okonomiyaki cooking lessonbull Momiji making bull Kayaking

Mount Koya (Koyasan) bull 2 days1 night including traditional temple with breakfast amp vegetarian dinnerbull Koyosan World Heritage ticketbull English speaking guide (2 days)

Takayama amp Gokayama Options bull 3 days2 nights Ryokan accommodation with breakfast amp dinner dailybull Full day excursion to Shirakawa-go by private coachbull Entry to Wade and Nagase housebull English speaking guide

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From mega-cities to historic monuments students will increase their confidence and motivation with their Japanese-speaking ability as they experience the culture and diversity of Japan

Travel with confidence on a GET Educational Tours Living Lesson

Once we have confirmed your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours will make payments on your behalf which may incur cancellation and other charges which we will pass on to you

PricesPrices are based on your quoted itinerary including economy class airfares multi-share accommodation and return airport transfers as indicated in your personalised itinerary We will amend the price to reflect our costs at the time you request a quote Pre-payable charges including Australian Departure Tax airport charges insurance levies and fuel surcharges are included in the total package price There may also be additional foreign taxes The tour price does not include the cost of travelling to or from departure and arrival ports passport and re-entry fees visa fees travel insurance personal expenses and excess baggage charges When comparing prices we advise that you ensure that airport transfers and other standard GbullEbullT Educational Tours inclusions are included in the comparative price

bull Airline fares hotel rates ground operators charges and exchange rates are subject to change without notice at any time prior to full payment

bull Statutory charges and levies are subject to change at any time without notice

bull All prices are subject to flight schedules

bull Airlines may amend fuel surcharges at any time prior to departure

All verbal quotes are only an estimate of the price and written quotes are indicative with final price subject to advice on full payment and receipt of a signed GbullEbullT Educational Tours booking form

Passport amp Visa RequirementsYour passport and visas are not our responsibility and we are not liable for any loss or expenses caused by your failure to comply with these requirements Flight reservations cannot be made without passenger names You must at the time of booking advise the correct names of all passengers including students and escorts It is vital that these conform exactly to the name in each passengerrsquos passport Name changes after tickets have been issued will result in the issue of new tickets and vouchers and incur amendment charges and may require a higher airfare to be paid GbullEbullT Educational Tours can accept no responsibility for any additional charges or inability to travel as a result of incorrect notification of passenger names

Deposits amp PaymentsA non refundable deposit is payable to confirm your reservation with full payment required 65 days prior to departure Bookings may be automatically cancelled if payment is not received

Changes amp AmendmentsIf you change your booking 3 months prior to departure we will charge a $110 amendment fee for each change plus any additional pre-payable taxes levies or charges Requests for an individual to travel outside the grouprsquos designated dates will incur an additional charge of $110 per person plus any charges that our suppliers may make As prices are indicative only details of particular tours or hotels in our brochures may have changed since publication date

Cancellations amp RefundsA cancellation fee equal to the deposit paid will apply until 65 days prior to departure Bookings cancelled within 65 days of departure will be charged a fee equal to 100 of the land content price

bull Airlines ground handling companies hotels hostels homestay accommodation operators restaurants and tour operators may impose additional cancellation fees within 65 days of departure

bull Airline discount booking classes are subject to cancellation fees at any time following confirmation

We will not refund any unused part of your itinerary including accommodation transfers tours and airfares Airline refunds following cancellation will be made when the airline completes the refund transaction (this may be in excess of 60 days) The price of your tour is not guaranteed until full payment has been received

Travel InsuranceIt is a condition of travelling on our international tours that students and escorts are fully covered by comprehensive travel insurance This should be valid for the full duration of your itinerary GbullEbullT Educational Tours offers suitable travel insurance for this tour

LuggageFree luggage allowances will be strictly enforced with excess baggage carried by airlines at their discretion and at passengers own expense Note most full service airlines offer a 20kg free baggage allowance Some low cost airlines may offer a lower allowance or levy an additional charge for baggage

9 GET Educational Tours assists schools to meet departmental or system requirements recognising

required supervision and pupil teacher ratios and the carrying capacity of coaches

9 We adhere to all federal state and local laws and regulations including safety and security advice for

our outbound tours strictly based on Department of Foreign Affairs travel advisories

9 All groups protected by our code-of-ethics and the requirements of professional organisations including

IATA CATO AFTA and WYSTC As members of the Travel Compensation Fund (TCF) we hold all client

monies in a trust account

9 We are committed to providing factual accurate and educationally aware information

9 We regularly review and update our services and programs and offer a service quality commitment that

means students teachers and parents can have total confidence in the booking process and when you

are travelling

9 We assist with departures planning pre-tour briefings and any required documentation including visas

passports and travel insurance

9 GET Educational Tours adheres to Australiarsquos privacy legislation (policy available on request)

Booking Conditions

bull Prices are not final until full payment is received

bull Amendment amp cancellation fees and charges will apply

bull Student amp escorts names must be exactly the same as the passengerrsquos passport

Law of Contract

GbullEbullT Educational Tours and its suppliers including airlines do not accept liability in contract or in tort (actionable wrong) for any injury damage loss delay additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by force majeure or other events beyond our control or which are not preventable by reasonable diligence on its part including but not limited to war civil disturbance fire flood unusually severe weather acts of God acts of Government or other authorities accident to or failure of machinery or equipment or industrial action (whether or not involving its employees and even though such action may be settled by acceding to the demands of a labour group) GbullEbullT Educational Tours cannot accept responsibility for subsequent changes or withdrawal of prices details or services which are subject to change without notice This contract is governed by the law of the State of Victoria

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Ryokans Hotels Youth Hostels

Tokyo HomeikanHotel Edoya

Shiba ParkShinagawa PrinceHotel Metropolitan

Tokyo CentralSukura House

Narita Airport Mercure Hotel

Kyoto Hiraiwa MinshukuMatsubayaStation SeikiTomiya

Kyoto TowerNew MiyakoHeartonPalace Side

Utano YH

Hiroshima IkawaIkedaya

New HirodenVia Inn

Aster Plaza

Miyajima Island KikugawaKawaguchi

Osaka Shin Osaka StationHearton

Shin Osaka

Kansai Airport Bellevue Garden

ACCOMMODATION CHOICES

9Competitive international airfares with major airlines including Japan Airlines Qantas Airways Singapore Airlines China Airlines Cathay Pacific Airlines amp Jetstar Airways

9Pre-paid taxes levies amp charges

9 JR 7 14 or 21 day Rail Passes

9 JR WEST JR EAST Rail Passes

9Rail sector fares (seat reservation included)

9Disneyland passports

9Universal Studio passes

9Rental phones

9Hotel youth hostel amp ryokan options throughout Japan

9Homestay experiences

9Group check-in at Sydney Melbourne amp Brisbane airports

9 Information sessions for most schools with parents amp students prior to departure

924 hour emergency contact numbers

9Meet and greet service at Narita Kansai and Nagoya airports

9Choice of airport transfers by train or coach

9Competitive comprehensive travel insurance available

Contact GmiddotEmiddotT Educational Tours for a no obligation quote

Why travel to Japan with GET Educational Tours9 With over 50 years experience providing Living Lessons in Japan and around the world GET Educational Tours sets the benchmark for educational

tour programs

9 We offer the confidence of travelling with Australias leading dedicated educational tours specialist and support you with a highly knowledgeable innovative and experienced educational tours consultant

9 Our Japan ldquoLiving Lessonsrdquo are designed by experienced teachers to immerse students in Japanese language and culture to ensure the widest possible choice of itineraries and to provide access to the best value service providers

9 We can arrange homestay experiences with communities on Honshu and Kyushu Islands and provide tour costs for students under 12 years of age or for small groups of less than 10

9 GET Educational Tours service quality commitment includes departure support flexible group size flexible tour dates personalised itineraries reflecting individual curriculum requirements and interests assistance with planning and pre-tour briefings

GbullEbullTEducationalToursproudlysupportsThe Smith Family Learning for Life program

The Smith Family is a national independent social enterprise that supports disadvantaged Australian children to create a better future through education

Japan Study Tour eDiaryGbullEbullTEducationalToursJapanTourStudyeDiaryassiststeacherstoengagestudentsin their tour with useful information on attractions the basics of travelling in Japan and details of rich language and culturally based activities The diary encourages students to create a unique record of their trip Useful sections include `to takersquo lists homestay hints and a pro-forma thank-you letter to host families Teachers may use the eDiary to link tour outcomes to KLA requirements Once itineraries and participants names are confirmed GbullEbullT Educational Tourswill provide electronicaccess to the Japan Tour Study eDiary complete with information on presentation options

At GbullEbullT Educational Tours we recognise that improving young peoplersquosunderstanding skills values and personal development can significantly enhance learning and achievement Educational tours are without doubt amongst the most memorable learning experiences

They help us to make sense of the world around us by establishing the link between feelings and learning They stay with us far beyond our school years and affect our behaviour lifestyle and work They influence our values and the decisions we make They allow us to transfer learning experienced outside to the classroom and vice versa

GbullEbullT Educational Tours Living Lessons are about raising achievement through an organised powerful approach to learning in which direct experience is of prime importance Living Lessons are not only about what we learn but importantly how and where we learn

wwwgetourscomau

TOUR INCLUSIONS

Meals Key B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner


Options












DAY 7 HIROSHIMA (B)




DAY 9 AUSTRALIA

Arrive in Australia





Mount Fuji


PACKAGE INCLUDES




9 Breakfast daily








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JAPAN HOMESTAY

PACKAGE INCLUDES



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DAY 7 KYOTO (B)






DAY 10 AUSTRALIA

Arrive in Australia

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Option


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Arrive in Australia


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Law of Contract


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DAY 7 HIROSHIMA (B)




DAY 9 AUSTRALIA

Arrive in Australia





Mount Fuji


PACKAGE INCLUDES




9 Breakfast daily








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JAPAN HOMESTAY

PACKAGE INCLUDES



9 Breakfast daily






















DAY 7 KYOTO (B)






DAY 10 AUSTRALIA

Arrive in Australia

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Option


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PACKAGE INCLUDES



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DAY 7 KYOTO (B)






DAY 10 AUSTRALIA

Arrive in Australia

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japan 2014-2015

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