Japan

Program Description

Hofstra in Japan Program
July 6 -­ August 3, 2008
Summer Session 2

We begin our trip in Nikko, where world-famous shrines welcome you after a long flight from Kennedy International Airport, New York. Once recovered from jet lag in Hot Spring or Onsen, we move to glitzy, neon-lit Tokyo and stay there for two weeks.. We then travel from Tokyo to the beautiful mountain village of Shirakawa.

After relaxing in the village, we move to Nagoya where we enjoy Japanese traditional Sumo wrestling and visit the ultra-modern Toyota factory. Beautiful and historic Kyoto, Nara, Hiroshima, Himeji, and Kobe are next, where many shrines and temples are designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. The cool northeastern city of Hachinohe is the setting for the final days of our adventure, where your host families and a visit to one of the most elaborate, historic summer festivals, Sansha-Taisai, are sure to make this trip unforgettable.