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JAPAN BOUND EXPRESS

Grades:

9, 10, 11, 12 * No previous language experience required

Destinations:

Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka

Dates:

April 10- April 19, 2020

Participants per program:

8-20 students + adult trip leader

P rice:

$ 2,214-$ 2,555 per person

Included in Price:

  • Accommodation

  • All breakfast + other scheduled meals

  • Activities + Osaka pass

  • Transportation while in Japan

Get out of the classroom and experience Japan!

This program is for anyone looking for a cross-cultural experience. We created this program to provide opportunities for high school students to have a fun yet meaningful travel experience. Students will learn to problem-solve, communicate, and plan during their trip.

Portions of the itinerary is flexible, so students will have the freedom to plan parts of their day. There will also be planned activities so that students won't miss the essential parts of Japanese culture. Students will meet local students in Tokyo and Kyoto to help them navigate during their excursions and get a glimpse of student life in Japan.

How much will this cost?

The pricing will be determined by the number of students participating in the program.

8-10 Students: $ 2,555 per person

11-14 Students: $ 2,355 per person

15-20 Students: $ 2,214 per person

Included in Price:

  • All accommodation

  • All breakfast + other scheduled meals

  • Activities + Osaka amazing pass

  • Transportation in Japan, including JR Rail pass *

Airfare, lunch and dinners are not included unless listed otherwise in the itinerary.

* any additional travel expense (going over budget by student choice) during student led excursions will be out of pocket  

1. Apply

Click "Apply". You will be redirected to Japan Bound's Moment page to complete your application

2. Register

Upon acceptance, you will receive a follow-up e-mail with registration and payment details

3. Checklist

Once you register, make sure to go over the checklist and prepare for your trip

4. Book

You're ready to book your flight! We can't wait to see you at the airport!

Our Guides

MEET OUR JAPAN STAFF

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Tyler Bartels, Japan Bound Project Leader

Tyler Bartels is creator of our Kagoshima Program. He lived in various prefectures across Japan teaching English and Studying. While in Japan he saw the benefits of cross cultural experiences and has been determined to build as many bridges between Japan and the US possible ever since.

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Akiko Nagamatsu, Regional Manager

Akiko Nagamatsu is the true heart and soul of GPI US and empowering the youth of today. She has been with GPI US since its conception and is involved in making every aspect of every program as beneficial for the participants as possible.

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Tomiko Ikegami, Seattle Office Assistant Manager

Tomiko Ikegami is the Assistant Manager of our Seattle Office. With her ties to Japan and her local community she strives to create programs that help empower not just the youth of Japan but local youth in Seattle.

Contact Us

Office: (617) 475-1637

Cell: (781) 539-5785

tbartels@gpius.net

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GPI US, Los Angeles Office

3325 Wilshire Blvd # 711

Los Angeles, CA 90010 USA

GPI US, Boston Office

50 Milk St. 16th Floor

Boston, MA 02140 USA

GPI US also has offices in these locations:

  • Seattle

  • San Francisco

  • New York

We'd love to hear from you!

If you have any questions or comments for us, please email Tyler at tbartels@gpius.net

We are always looking to connect with members of our community to enhance our Japan programs!

CONTACT US

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