Are you ready to experience an incredible journey to Japan? You could be touring the Land of the Rising Sun with Inspiring Vacations with AYFN.
We cordially invite and welcome you to participate in the Japan Culture Camp 2025 in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe facilitated by AYFN Academy (AYFN). Discover the various cultures and experiences in life! Japan is a country that successfully blends modernism with oriental tradition!
Overview of the program
Experience Japan with the Japan Culture Camp Program offered by AYFN . Young people interested in a brief immersion program in Japanese culture and language are welcome to apply for this program.
Japanese learning and cultural immersion program are being offered by AYFN in collaboration with a local group, with the aim of broadening foreign visitors’ awareness of Japan. The program incorporates daily activities and cultural outing to improve the Japanese experience. International participants are welcome, regardless of their degree of Japanese language proficiency. We will use English as main communication tool.
Our goal is to instill in the next generation an appreciation for language acquisition while also encouraging them to be open-minded toward different cultures. We want the participants to return from their trip with a deeper understanding of Japan and a solid foundation in the global friendship network as well as with amazing and unforgettable experiences.
Japan Culture Camp by AYFN is a cultural learning program designed to give an understanding on culture and social awareness since 2015. This program enables participants to learn about Japanese culture in line with making a friend directly. This program is also an avenue to enhance knowledge and skill to face globalization. This is not student exchange, but youth and cultural exchange exposure program.
Date of program = 12 – 17 January 2025
Benefits
- Live with othe fellows from different background for 6 days in Osaka, Japan
- Pre-departure Japanese language class (Online class)
- Learn and understand Japanese culture directly by visiting cultural sites in Kyoto
- Heritage walking tour around Kyoto (Fushimi Inari, Terunji Temple, Gion, Kiyomizudera, etc).
- Familirazation with local tradition (Food, Metro system, lifestyle, Cultural activities).
- Experimental learning.
- E-Certificate of participation from AYFN.
Activities
- Cultural activities in Kyoto (Kimono experience).
- Global network and sharing session.
- Visit interesting places in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe.
- Taste authentic Japanese cuisine (sushi, udon, sashimi, ramen, etc)
- Mount Rokko Sightseeing in Kobe
- Walk around the bustling shoping arcade of Namba and Shinsaibashi in Osaka
How does the program will work?
- Participants will be met up in Osaka, Japan. You will meet new friends from different country (Global friendship network).
- The program will combine sense of friendship, adventure and cultural understanding.
- Participants will live for 6 days in Japan (Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe).
- The program invites participants who passionate in international friendship and adapt new environment (culture differences) easily.
Location of the program
This trip will take place in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe. Participants will have the unique opportunity to experience Kyoto —the former historic capital of Japan, replete with its temples, shrines and traditional gardens, Osaka – the bustling city and Kobe city. We do hope that the program will inspire youth to pursue adventurous and productive careers.
| Day | Activity |
| A week before departure | Basic Japanese Language Class (Online) |
| Day 1 Osaka | Arrival in Osaka Hotel Check in start at 15.00 After checking in, participants will get to know each other among participants. Exploring Namba |
| Day 2 Kyoto | 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. Visit to Osaka Castle |
| Day 3 Kobe | Visit to Rokko Snow Park in Kobe Exploring Kobe Port |
| Day 4 Kyoto | Visit to Yasaka Shrine and Maruyama Park Visit to Higashiyama area Visit to Kiyomizudera Temple |
| Day 5 Osaka | Visit to Terunji Temple and Arashiyaman Bamboo Grove |
| Day 6 | Hotel check out 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
- Application fee is as low as USD 11
- 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 850
- Global network
- Travel experiences to Japan
- Registration fee: USD 35
- All nationalities can participate
- Experience to live in Japan
- No selection, but limited slot (15 pax only)
Accommodation and Meal during camp
During this camp, participants will be accommodated in a safe and comfortable accommodations. The accommodation id a popular and a very sociable option as you get to live and socialize with other participants, 1 – 2 people in a room. Living conditions in the hotel is very good and very clean. Males and females are accommodated in separate room.
Japan is renowned for its tasty and healthy food. There are numerous amazing restaurants throughout Osaka which you will be directed to by program staff if you wish to eat out occasionally.
