Summer Camp 2025: Lake Biwa Adventure
Welcome, Parents
and Global Learners!
The Summer Camp in Shiga invites children from the U.S. to explore Japanese culture through hands-on experiences. Activities include interacting with local children, school visits, and learning about rural life at a farmhouse, including farmwork and cooking. Children will also engage in crafts to appreciate the value of handmade items. The program features visits to Hikone Castle and sightseeing in Tokyo and Kyoto, emphasizing Japan's rich history and culture. This unique experience aims to foster friendships, curiosity, and lasting memories beyond traditional tourism.
SUMMER CAMP 2025:
LAKE BIWA ADVENTURE
Planned Price: $3,680.00
*Price subject to change without notice.
*Airfare is not included in the price stated above.
June 30 (Mon), 2025 - July 10 (Thu), 2025
11 Days in Total
*Program starts inside Japan. IACE Travel can help arrange your flights or you can arrange them on your own.
SUMMER CAMP DATES:
Minimum of 6,
Maximum of 20.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS:
From 5th grade (10-11yrs old) through 9th grade(14-15yrs old)
Accompanying Parents are welcome to join.
ELIGIBLE AGE RANGE:
Program Start: Tokyo
Program Finish: Tokyo
STARTING & ENDING LOCATIONS
Day 0 : Sunday, June 29
Departure from the United States.
Please make your own way to Haneda Airport. Program starts inside Japan. IACE Travel can help arrange your flights or you can arrange them on your own.
Day 1 : Monday, June 30
Arrival at Haneda Airport
A representative of IACE will greet you at the arrivals lobby and assist you with transferring to your hotel.
Day 2 : Tuesday, July 1
1-Day Tokyo Tour
Welcome to Tokyo, a city where ancient temples coexist with towering skyscrapers, and tranquil gardens are just steps away from bustling city streets. As a leading destination for travelers from around the world, Tokyo offers an array of unforgettable sightseeing experiences. To kick off our journey, we'll go sightseeing at some of Tokyo's must-see spots.
Day 3 : Wednesday, July 2
First Day of Farm Stay
Bullet train from Tokyo to Maibara
Farm Garden, Hikone castle
Farm stay, Make dinner with host farm family
Day 4 : Thursday, July 3
Second Day of Farm Stay
Oodako Kaikan Museum
Visit JCMU (Japan Center for Michigan Universities)
Farm experience
Farm stay, Make dinner with host farm family
Day 5 : Friday, July 4
Outdoor Activities and Learning
Environmental learning and Experiment
Cooking Japanese curry outdoors
Day 6 :Saturday, July 5
Ninja Experiences
Ninja training experience at Koka Ninja Village
Ninja medicine making experience, pottery experience in Shigaraki.
Day 7 : Sunday, July 6
Lake Biwa Cruise and Zazen Meditation
Lake Biwa cruise by cruise ship, Michigan
Experience zazen at the World Heritage Site Enryaku-ji temple and stay at a temple lodge
Day 8 : Monday, July 7
Environmental Learning at Lake
Lake Biwa environmental learning (experience), canoeing experience.
Biwako Valley sightseeing
Enjoy time at lake shore beach
Day 9 : Tuesday, July 8
School Visit and Excursions on an Island
Elementary school visits, experience classes, school lunch, and more.
Chikubu-jima island cruise
Stay at Hotspring Ryokan
Day 10 : Wednesday, July 9
1-Day Kyoto Tour
With 117 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, over 1,600 Buddhist temples, and more than 400 Shinto shrines, Kyoto is the perfect place to immerse oneself in the rich culture and history of Japan. Today, we'll have the chance to explore a selection of these important cultural landmarks.
Day 11 : Thursday, July 10
The last day of Summer Camp. Return to the United States.
Today is the final day of the summer camp. We will take the bullet train (shinkansen) back to Tokyo, and the camp will disband after saying "sayonara" to Japan and each other at Haneda Airport.
Program Itinerary
Departure from the United States.
Please make your own way to Haneda Airport. Program starts inside Japan. IACE Travel can help arrange your flights or you can arrange them on your own.
Day 0
Sunday, June 29
Arrival at Haneda Airport
A representative of IACE will greet you at the arrivals lobby and assist you with transferring to your hotel.
Day 1
Monday, June 30
1-Day Tokyo Tour
Welcome to Tokyo, a city where ancient temples coexist with towering skyscrapers, and tranquil gardens are just steps away from bustling city streets. As a leading destination for travelers from around the world, Tokyo offers an array of unforgettable sightseeing experiences. To kick off our journey, we'll go sightseeing at some of Tokyo's must-see spots.
Day 2
Tuesday, July 1
First Day of Farm Stay
Bullet train from Tokyo to Maibara
Shaun the Sheep Farm Garden
Hikone Castle
Farm stay – make dinner with your farm stay host family
Day 3
Wednesday, July 2
Second Day of Farm Stay
World Kite Museum: Oodako Kaikan
Visit JCMU (Japan Center for Michigan Universities)
Farm experience
Farm stay – make dinner with your farm stay host family
Day 4
Thursday, July 3
Outdoor Activities and Learning
Environmental learning and experiments
Cooking Japanese curry outdoors
Day 5
Friday, July 4
Ninja Experiences
Ninja training experience at Koka Ninja Village
Ninja medicine making experience
Pottery experience in Shigaraki
Day 6
Saturday, July 5
Lake Biwa Cruise and Zazen Meditation
Cruise on Lake Biwa with Michigan Cruise
Experience zazen at the World Heritage Site Enryaku-ji Temple and stay at a temple lodge
Day 7
Sunday, July 6
Environmental Learning at Lake
Lake Biwa environmental learning (experience) & canoeing experience
Sightseeing in Biwako Valley
Enjoy time at the lakeshore beach
Day 8
Monday, July 7
School Visit and Excursions on an Island
Visit elementary schools, experience classes, school lunches, and more
Chikubu-jima Island cruise
Stay at a hot spring ryokan
Day 9
Tuesday, July 8
1-Day Kyoto Tour
With 117 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, over 1,600 Buddhist temples, and more than 400 Shinto shrines, Kyoto is the perfect place to immerse oneself in the rich culture and history of Japan. Today, we'll have the chance to explore a selection of these important cultural landmarks.
Day 10
Wednesday, July 9
The last day of Summer Camp. Return to the United States.
Today is the final day of the summer camp. We will take the bullet train (shinkansen) back to Tokyo, and the camp will disband after saying "sayonara" to Japan and each other at Haneda Airport.
Day 11
Thursday, July 10
Inclusions and Exclusions
Included
・Experienced IACE representative (staff) will lead and accompany the students throughout the entire summer camp from start to finish.
・Accommodations, homestay as shown in the itinerary
・Meals (10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 10 dinners)
・Transportation (all trains, buses, and other transportation included in the itinerary)
・All planned activities and entrance fees
・Travel Insurance to cover emergency medical expenses up to $15,000.
Excluded
・International airticket from US cities to Tokyo
・Food and beverage expenses not included in the itinerary
・Cell phone / Wi-Fi rentals / Travel SIM Card
・Additional services and options not included
in the tour at the facilities visited
・Other personal expenses
・Upgrading your travel insurance to include "Trip Cancellation"