Nara/Kyoto: The Silk Road (November 2026)
Study Trip Overview
This region was a hub for cultural and artistic exchange between Japan and China, Korea and Central Asia from the 8th century. An Imperial Capital until the Meiji Restoration of 1868, Kyoto is on many people's Bucket List with numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, sublime cuisine and renowned artisans, Explore the city's history, religion art and culture through encounters with local experts.
Lunches and local transportation are included in the Study Trip fee. The area around Kyoto is famous for kaiseki ryori, Kobe beef and okonomiyaki. Various dietary requirements can be met.
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2026 Dates
12 - 16 November (Thursday - Monday)
Daily Schedule:
10:00 - 13:00 Tour or Workshop
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
Fee
Thursday - Monday 10:00 - 15:00. GBP 725 per student traveller. GBP 580 for repeat/additional student traveller. Fee includes all admission, workshop/tour, lunch and local transportation charges.
Kyushu: Hideyoshi & The Bakufu (November 2026)
Study Trip Overview
Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who became a samurai and daimyo (feudal lord) from humble origins, played a key role in unifying Japan under Oda Nobunaga. In 1592, he invaded Korea from Northern Kyushu, hoping to use Korea as a stepping stone to take over Ming China. Faced with formidable Joseon (Korean) sea power which cut off his supply routes and resistance by the joint Ming Chinese and Joseon forces, the Japanese forces retreated in 1598. Explore this fascinating period of Japanese history when Bushido, the Samurai way of life, became imbedded in Japanese society.
This Study Trip starts in Fukuoka. The meals (breakfast/lunch/dinner), local transportation and accommodation are included in the Study Trip fee. This area is famous for Mentaiko (pollock roe), Saga beef and Yobuko squid. Various dietary requirements can be met. Varied Japanese and Western-style accommodations.
2026 Dates:
18 - 21 November (Wednesday - Saturday)
Fee
Wednesday - Saturday. GBP 995 per student traveller. GBP 895 for repeat/additional student traveller. Fee includes all admission, workshop/tour, meal, accommodation and local transportation charges.
Tokyo: Edo & Beyond (November 2026)
Study Trip Overview
From the back streets of Asakusa to the neon lights of Shinjuku, Tokyo today is a city of contrasts. For almost 300 years, the Japanese Shogunate followed a policy of Sakoku ("Locked Country") from its capital in Edo (today's Tokyo), and it opened up to the world only in 1868 following the Meiji Restoration. Japan then adopted western technology at an incredible pace to become a major industrial power, and during the reconstruction period following World War II, western fashion, food and culture entered Japan at a rapid pace. However, the traditions and codes of old Japan remain firmly rooted in Japanese society. Explore Modern Japan through the eyes of those who live and work in Tokyo, the commercial and political centre of Japan today.
Lunches and local transportation are included in the Study Trip fee. Various dietary requirements can be met.
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2026 Dates:
23 - 25 November (Monday - Wednesday)
Daily Schedule:
10:00 - 13:00 Tour or Workshop
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch
Fee
Monday - Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00. GBP 435 per student traveller. GBP 350 for repeat/additional student traveller. Fee includes all admission, workshop/tour, lunch and local transportation charges.