Are you a youth passionate about culture, travel, and global friendships?
Join us for AYFN’s Autumn Japan Culture Camp 2025 and make extraordinary memories in the land of the rising sun—right during its most magical season: autumn!
Program Overview
This autumn, AYFN presents an opportunity for young individuals to engage in a short-term Japanese cultural immersion program. The camp invites participants from around the globe to experience Japan first-hand through exciting and meaningful activities.
Held in collaboration with a local partner, this program is crafted to help international participants broaden their understanding of Japanese culture and society. The agenda includes daily activities and cultural excursions to offer a full immersion experience. English will be used as the primary language, so no prior knowledge of Japanese is necessary.
Our mission is to cultivate global-minded youth who are open to diverse cultures and passionate about learning new languages. Participants will return home not only with improved cultural awareness and language basics, but also with lifelong memories and friendships.
Since 2015, AYFN’s Japan Culture Camp has served as a platform for cross-cultural understanding and personal development. Unlike a formal student exchange, this is a youth and cultural exchange exposure program aimed at enriching your global perspective and cultural intelligence.
Program Date
19 – 24 October 2025
Program Benefits
- Stay 6 days in vibrant Osaka, Japan
- Join a pre-departure Japanese language online class
- Cultural activities in Kyoto (Kimono experience, Higashiyama Walking Tour, Matcha Experience)
- Explore local customs: food, lifestyle, and cultural experiences
- Engage in experiential learning with a global community
- Receive an e-certificate of participation from AYFN
How Will the Program Be Conducted?
The program will officially begin in Osaka, Japan, where all participants will gather and start building meaningful cross-cultural friendships. This experience blends elements of international camaraderie, exploration, and deep cultural engagement.
Over the course of six enriching days, participants will travel through Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara—diving into Japan’s diverse culture, history, and modern vibrancy. The program is ideal for youth who are passionate about global friendships and are eager to embrace new cultural settings.
Program Location
The journey will take you through Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara—each city offering a unique slice of Japan. From Kyoto’s timeless temples and scenic gardens, to Osaka’s dynamic urban life, and Nara’s charming atmosphere, participants will gain a well-rounded experience of Japan’s cultural landscape. This program is designed to inspire young minds toward personal growth and global-minded futures.
Accommodation & Meals
Participants will stay in safe, clean, and cozy lodging, with 1–2 people sharing each room. Accommodations are chosen to foster a warm and social environment, offering a great chance to bond with fellow participants. Male and female participants will be housed in separate rooms for comfort and privacy.
When it comes to food, Japan offers a wide variety of delicious and healthy dishes. Throughout the camp, you’ll have the chance to explore local cuisine. Our staff will gladly guide you to popular eateries in Osaka if you wish to dine out and experience the local food scene.
Itinerary
| Day | Activity |
| A week before departure | Basic Japanese Language Class (Online) |
| Day 1 | Arrival in Osaka, Japan (Kansai International Airport) Hotel Check in start at 15.00 After checking in, participants will get to know each other among participants. Visit to Namba and Dotonburi |
| Day 2 | 1. Explore to Fushimi Inari Shrine: Fushimi Inari Shrine (伏見稲荷大社, Fushimi Inari Taisha) is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings. 2. Visit to Osaka Castle Osaka Castle is arguably Osaka’s most prominent landmark and belies bloody power struggles leading up to the 1603 foundation of the Edo era. While its history dates back to 1583, the landmark main tower that is the castle’s icon was only re-constructed in 1931. |
| Day 3 | Let’s enjoy Kyoto!! 1. Attend the cultural activity (Kimono Experience) in Gion 2. Spend an entire day exploring the beautiful area known as Higashiyama. Here is a one-day walking tour that will take you to some of the area’s iconic shrines, temples, and neighborhoods. We’ll visit to Kiyomizudera Temple on the top. You’ll end your day in the geisha district of Gion. |
| Day 4 | Explore the wonderful Arashiyama 1. Togetsukyo Bridge—the great wooden landmark 2. Walking among the towering stalks of Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 3. Tenryu-ji—one of the greatest Zen temples of Kyoto |
| Day 5 | Explore and Experience Nara 1. Nara Park is one of the must-see areas in Nara City. The vast area covers 660 hectares and is renowned for its free-roaming deer and world famous temples. Feeding the deer is an attraction in itself and special crackers are on sale all around the park. 2. Visit to Todaiji Temple. Todaiji Tmeple with its 15m high Buddha is the most prestigious of Nara’s seven great temples and draws a steady stream of visitors. Enter by passing through Nandaimon Gate to get a look at its two 8-meter tall guardian figures with Herculean physiques. Behind the temple, Nigatsudo has lovely views of the city. Gift exchange session. |
| Day 6 | Hotel check out and fly back home. |
Scheme of participation
Scholarship
Looking for paid travel opportunity? AYFN offers wonderful limited scholarship for selected applicants. Apply now and be the best version of yourself.
- Program fee waiver (valued at USD 950)
- Flight expense support
- Global friendship network
- Travel experiences to Japan
- All nationalities can register
- With selection
Self-funded
Let’s explore the world with AYFN. Traveling and learning abroad is an unique opportunity and likely to provide some of your most memorable life experiences.
- Program fee: Starts from USD 950
- International exposure
- Global friendship network
- Travel experiences to Japan
- All nationalities can participate
- No selection, but limited slot
