As the home of the Emperor, the seat of government and the most populous metropolitan area in the world, Tokyo is the lifeline of Japan and is a facet that is an essential part of any school trip to this fascinating country.
Starting from the historic fishing village of Edo, to what is now an unparalleled engineering masterpiece; Tokyo has a rich and varied past that is sure to be one of the many highlights of your adventure in Japan.
To understand the full scale of Tokyo is a challenge. The city is divided into 23 different wards and each ward is itself run as an individual city, which highlights how vast this urban area truly is. With the Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower dominating the skyline alongside high-rise offices, to crowded side-streets offering cafés and shops, there is so much diversity in Tokyo for students to explore.
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From futuristic metropolises to the raw beauty of the natural wilderness and mountain peaks, this trip provides students with a great opportunity to discover the mystical land of Japan.
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