STEM, Culture & Heritage Programme
Designed for school and college groups blending science, technology and cultural learning with supervised logistics.
Price starting from
₹1,89,000
per person twin sharing
EX-India — Intl. flights not includedTour Highlights
Science & Technology
Interactive museums and innovation centres
Heritage Learning
UNESCO temples and history walks
Hands-on Workshops
Calligraphy, origami and craft sessions
Shinkansen Experience
An engineering marvel students can ride
Supervised Logistics
Tour managers and group safety focus
Indian Food Specialty
Vegetarian & Jain meal options throughout
Why Choose Shigeta Travel for Japan
Japan Specialist
Decades of handling premium inbound tourists
24/7 English Support
Local assistance hotlines based in Tokyo & Osaka
Pre-vetted Hotels
Properties hand-checked for clean rooms & location convenience
Itinerary
Curated Accommodations
Standard pre-vetted premium hotels chosen for strategic metro access.
APA Hotel Tokyo Ojima or similar
3-Star Group Stay (or similar category)
Location: Koto District, Tokyo
Station: 4-min walk to Ojima Station
Why Recommended: Safe, central rooms suited to student groups.
Smile Hotel Kyoto or similar
3-Star City Center (or similar category)
Location: Central Kyoto
Station: Near Karasuma Line
Why Recommended: Convenient, supervised base for heritage visits.
Smile Hotel Shin Osaka or similar
3-Star Group Stay (or similar category)
Location: Yodogawa District
Station: 5-min walk to Shin-Osaka
Why Recommended: Easy transport access for group movement.
Transportation & Logistics
Private Tourist Vehicles
All group tours are carried out in spacious air-conditioned touring coaches driven by professional local Japanese drivers.
Airport transfers
Dedicated door-to-door transfer services from international airports on arrival and departure.
Vegetarian & Jain Food Guide
Traveling to Japan as a vegetarian is easy with our specially designed meal arrangements.
Indian Veg Restaurants
We choose premium partner Indian restaurants in Tokyo, Osaka and other major cities to serve warm vegetarian and Jain-friendly buffets.
Convenience Stores
Get on-the-go guidance for snacks like salted edamame, seaweed onigiri, and fresh fruit cuts available 24/7 at 7-Eleven, Lawson and FamilyMart.
Jain Meal Requests
No onion, no garlic and no root-vegetable Jain meals can be pre-arranged at partner kitchens when requested at the time of booking.
Carry-Along Essentials
We recommend carrying ready-to-eat thepla, khakhra, instant masala and a travel kettle for added comfort on long touring days.
Japan Premium Shopping Guide
Tokyo Best Buys
Akihabara is the go-to neighborhood for tax-free camera components, skincare, and quality kitchen knives.
Osaka Local Markets
Shinsaibashi houses large discount drugstores like Don Quijote, offering unique Japanese match teas and high-tech rice cookers.
Japan Tourist Visa for Indian Passport Holders
As certified travel coordinators, Shigeta Travel ensures high approval rates for tourist visa submissions for Indian passport holders.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- 2 Colored Photographs (2x2 inch, white bg)
- Last 6 Months ITR Documents
- 3 Months Certified Bank Statement
- Work / Business Profile Certificate
- Average Processing Time: 5-7 working days
*Note: Visas are issued at the sole discretion of the Embassy of Japan in India.
Inclusions
- 8 Nights group hotel stay
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- 8 Indian vegetarian dinners
- Reserved group Shinkansen tickets
- Museum & workshop entries (as listed)
- Dedicated tour manager
- All group coach transfers
- Standard tourist visa processing documents
Exclusions
- International return flight tickets
- Travel insurance coverage
- Optional aquarium/museum add-ons
- Personal expenses
- Any meals not specified
- Local city tax (approx 200 JPY/night)
Japan Tour Payment Policy
1. Booking Confirmation & Visa Processing
To confirm your Japan tour and start the visa application, an advance of ₹50,000 per person is required. On receipt of the booking amount:
- Your tour reservation is confirmed
- Visa documentation assistance begins
- Hotel and land arrangements are processed as per the itinerary
The booking amount is non-refundable once the visa process has been initiated, as administrative and processing costs are incurred.
2. Balance After Visa Approval — 3 EMIs
After the Japan visa is approved, the remaining tour amount can be paid in three installments.
EMI 1 — 40%
Due immediately after visa approval.
EMI 2 — 30%
Due within 15 days of the first installment.
EMI 3 — 30%
Final payment, at least 15 days before departure.
3. Important Notes
- All payments must be completed before travel documents are released
- Flight tickets, hotel vouchers, transport confirmations and final documents are issued only after full payment
- Delayed payments may lead to cancellation of reservations or extra charges per supplier policies
- Any increase in airfare, taxes, government fees or currency fluctuation after booking may be charged additionally
4. Visa Rejection
In case of a visa rejection, the following are deducted:
- Visa fees and processing fees
- Document handling charges
- Any non-refundable supplier charges
The remaining refundable amount, if any, is processed as per the cancellation policy. Visa approval is solely at the discretion of the Embassy/Consulate of Japan and cannot be guaranteed.
Example (Tour Cost ₹2,50,000 per person)
Frequently Asked Questions
What Our Guests Say
Abhishek S.
"Our whole Japan trip was handled end to end — visa, hotels, entry tickets and veg food all sorted, completely stress-free."
Corporate Group, Delhi
"Quick, careful replies from planning to arrival, and they stayed flexible when our plans changed at the last minute."
Verified Traveller
"Every cost was shown upfront with no pushy sales — a clear, transparent and reliable agency to book with."