Program Package

$3,599/person

Fee includes:

(does not include airfare to Japan)

  • 3 credit course and includes several assignments
  • Accommodations in Japan
  • Travel Insurance
  • Class field trips, cultural and select tours (partially)
  • Bullet trains from May 18 to May 29
  • Transportation including local trains and buses as well as the flight from Hiroshima to Tokyo on June 1 is not included in the program fee.

Participants are responsible for:

  • Participants are responsible for transportation to and from Japan, passport/visa fees, individual sightseeing and incidental expenses, and all meals except those listed above. If a student decides to stay in Japan after the program end on June 1, they are responsible for the additional cost.

May 18-June 1, 2027

Destinations: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kansai (Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Hyogo), Hiroshima

$1,000 Fee needs to be paid in full by March 31, 2027


Pre-trip orientation meetings will take place in mid-March and late April.

Open only to students traveling to Japan.

Experience Japan for Two Weeks in Summer 2027:

Spend two unforgettable weeks exploring four distinct regions of Japan. Experience how history, tradition, food, everyday life, and contemporary culture shape modern Japanese society. Visit iconic landmarks, engage with local communities, and gain firsthand insights that go beyond what tourists typically see.

Download the information flyer (PDF)

A Zoom information session will be held on Friday, November 20, at 12:00 p.m. (noon).

Please click the link below to register!

Information session registration form: Link.

If you can't attend the live session, don't worry!

A recording will be posted on this page afterward so you can watch it at your convenience.

Itinerary and Locations:

May 17 (Mon.): Depart the United States

May 18 (Tue.): Stay in Tokyo (partner school visits, traditional music workshop, etc.)

May 23 (Sun.): Stay in Kanazawa (partner school visit, traditional cultural workshop, etc.)

May 25 (Tue.): Stay in Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, Hyogo (calligraphy workshop, etc.)

May 29 (Sat.): Stay in Hiroshima (Peace Memorial Museum, Miyajima, etc.)

June 1 (Tue.): Return to the United States via Tokyo Haneda Airport

Transportation and Housing in Japan:

Local public transportation and taxis in cities as well as bullet trains between cities will be available. Double-occupancy rooms will be accommodated. Breakfast is not included.

Things to Consider:

There is a lot of walking (at least 4-5 miles every day) during the program. There are many cultural differences to understand and respect. The passport must be valid before travel.

Cost:

$3,599 (including $1,000 deposit, non-refundable) must be paid to the University in advance. It covers domestic transportation and housing, activity fees, accompaniment of faculty, travel insurance, tuition and admission processing fees, excursions and some group meals. International flights and meals are NOT included.

Contact:

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the program!

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  • Deposit and registration through MyNevada
  • It is required each student register for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which is a free service provided by the U.S. Department of State https://step.state.gov/.
  • Additional University travel documents are required to be completed prior to departure (no exceptions). Contact Academic Credit Options at ACO@unr.edu. Program pending approval from the University Travel Office.

University credit, included in the fee, may be earned in:

  • 3 credit course (WLL295 and WLL695)

For registration assistance, please contact ACO.

For course content information, please contact the course instructor.

click to expand/collapse Deposit and Fee Payment Schedule

A $1000 non-refundable deposit must be paid to obtain permission to register in this program. Deposit is applied toward total program fees of $3,599. All fees are required to be paid in full by March 31, 2027.

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If you drop the program, for any reason, and a replacement participant cannot be found to take your place, a refund may not be possible. Due to the costs and logistics of travel programs, refunds will consist only of that portion of the payment that is retrievable from the various agencies used in providing the program.

click to expand/collapse Passport Requirements

It is imperative participants acquire valid U.S. passports and any other required travel documents. Passport processing may take 10-12 weeks, so plan accordingly. Depending on the country, you may be required to apply for a visa. The cost of visas can vary widely across countries. Check with the U.S. Department of State. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you should check with the embassy of your home country and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection department to determine if you need to take any action on your passport.

click to expand/collapse Standard Responsibility Clause

The University acts as an agent for the companies and individuals whose services have been engaged in the carrying out of the tour and, in consequence, accepts no responsibility for accidents, damages, baggage losses, delays due to strikes or to faults of any company used for carrying out this tour. Prices are subject to change without notice. The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the tour at any time prior to departure or in the course of the tour. In the unlikely event that the services or accommodations are not available as stated, due to reasons beyond our control, we will make every effort to provide accommodations of equal standard and quality for your safety and convenience. After the initial nonrefundable deposit, refunds will consist only of that portion of the payment retrievable from the various agents. If the final payment is not received by March 31, 2027, it will be assumed the participant has withdrawn from the trip.

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Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship

The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic competitiveness. The Gilman Scholarship Program is open to U.S. citizen undergraduate students who are receiving Federal Pell Grant funding at a two-year or four-year college or university to participate in study- and intern-abroad programs worldwide.

Fund for Education Abroad Scholarship

The Fund for Education Abroad provides financial support for U.S. undergraduates to study overseas, with a preference toward rigorous, immersive academic programs and under-represented students.

Golden Key Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship

The Joan Nelson Study Abroad Scholarship is a $5,000 award given to a Golden Key International Honor Society member to be used toward overseas study.

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Study Abroad Grant

The Society awards 75 study-abroad grants of $1,000 to students who have earned a GPA of at least 3.75 on a 4-point scale. Applicants do not have to be society members but must attend an institution with an active Phi Kappa Phi chapter.

Student Loans

You can use either regular FAFSA loans or special study-abroad loans to help finance your trip. You also can use military scholarships and some other academic scholarships.

Notes:

  • Dates and costs are subject to change depending upon rate increases and currency exchanges.
  • A portion of program fees may be used to pay hosting expenses.