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Since its rise to prominence as Asia's first megacity, Tokyo has emerged as the post-modern monolith of the 21st century, so where better to take your pupils on their next school trip. Sci-fi novelist William Gibson recently described Tokyo as "the global imagination's default setting for the future." Inspiring the stark neon background for the film Blade Runner, Tokyo continues to redefine itself and with it the whole notion of the modern city. The city has no center, no master plan and is not segregated according to class or economies of scale. And while extravagant fits of modernist architecture left a distinct mark on the Tokyo of the 20th century, the Tokyo of the future is feted to become a post-modern cyberspace beyond spatial definition. Contact Adaptable Travel to enquire about your next school trip.
Kokuritsu Kagaku Hakubutsukan (National Science Museum)
Kokuritsu Kagaku Hakubutsukan (The National Science Museum) is located in Ueno Koen, a park in Tokyo. As a general science museum, it has collected a wide range of materials and information on the natural sciences and their applications. Other sections include Meteorites and the Solar System Timekeeper. An extension to the museum was opened in April 1999, featuring an Experience Corner where visitors can learn more about nature and science through hands-on experience.'
The Sony Plaza building enjoys the credit of hosting electronic equipment, devices and gadgets galore. Sony Tower has got a plethora of attractions for its visitors. A complete floor in Sony Tower is dedicated to a showroom which displays the world's latest technologies manufactured by the leading companies of the world. The basement floor has a movie theatre
Also known as Akihabara Electric Town and sometimes shortened to Akiba by locals. The town began as a trading area, after the second war world, where many electric appliance stores gathered and sold their wares. This city area of Tokyo is under constant development. In the 1990's, the character of the town began to showcase computers and various electronic and digital devices for Internet technology.
Shinkansen – Bullet Train
Shinkansen is a high-speed rail system that serves as the core of Japan's rail transportation network. Each line has its own name (Tokaido, Tohoku etc.), and each type of train is identified by a name (Nozomi, Hikari etc.). In the almost 40 years since it opened, the Shinkansen network has carried over 6 billion passengers without a single major accident. The Shinkansen network boasts not only high speed -up to 300 kilometers per hour-, but also high frequency.
Spend the afternoon by the seaside at futuristic Odaiba Park, the “New Tokyo”. It's a great destination if you're into technology and the views of Tokyo Harbor are spectacular. Your four-hour afternoon tour starts with a ferryboat ride between Hinode pier and Odaiba Park, with terrific harbor views along the way. You'll then visit the futuristic waterfront city of Odaiba, built on newly reclaimed land by the side of the old battery fortress islands built by the Shogunate in the 19th century. Hop aboard the computerized “Yurikamome” driverless train ride from Odaiba to Telecom Center, and visit the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation for a hands-on trial of 21st-century technologies.
The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation (Miraikan) is a new type of science museum that links people directly with the new wisdom of the 21st century.
At the heart of Miraikan's activities is the cutting-edge science and technology. This is the "state-of-the-art knowledge and innovation" which Miraikan aims to share with the whole society as part of enriched human culture.
Imperial Palace
Meiji Shrine
National History Museum
Tokyo Tower
Ueno Park
'The accommodation listed is an example of the most popular we offer; we can quote on alternative accommodation if required.'
Crown Plaza Metropolitan, 4* Hotel
Location: Located in the prominent Ikebukuro district, a vibrant and burgeoning recreational area
Student Rooming: Max 3 bedded
Room Facilities: Ensuite, TV, Telephone, Desk,
Internet Access
Adaptable Say: Situated in the heart of one of the world’s busiest commercial centres, this high standard hotel offers an excellent and comfortable base for your stay in Tokyo
Location: Conveniently located in the heart of
Tokyo’s Jimbocho used book district and very close to the Tokyo Dome, Akihabara Electric City and Imperial Palace
Student Rooming: Max 4 bedded
Room Facilities: Telephone, TV, Free internet, Air-con
Adaptable Say: Popular budget hotel with good facilities in central Tokyo
Tokyo International Hostel, Youth Hostel
Location: Located in the 18th and 19th floors of a high-rise building, offering breath-taking panorama view of Tokyo, close to Iidabashi Station
Student Rooming: Max 8 bedded
Room Facilities: Bunk Beds, Shared Facilities
Adaptable Say: If you want to visit Tokyo, but budget is tight, this is the place to stay. Recently modernised, offers clean, comfortable and cheap accommodation, with superb views over the city
Destination Pack
To assist you with planning the most relevant and appropriate itinerary for your students, a Leisure & Learning
destination pack complete with a full excursion list including curriculum area recommendations will be sent with every quote.
Combine This Tour
Cross-curriculum tours also available - why not combine your group and travel with another subject to get the best out of your tour and keep prices lower. Please ask for details
Please contact us for help in planning the perfect bespoke itinerary for your trip.
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Alternative Science & Maths Destinations
Alternative Subjects in Tokyo
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