For some young people, the opportunity to Travel with School Groups is the only chance they have to see other countries and experience new cultures. With travel becoming easier and easier, offering students the possibility to travel with school groups is now commonplace in many educational establishments.

The travel industry has embraced this niche in the market and there are excellent companies who offer great itineraries carefully designed to accommodate large groups of young people. The world is an open classroom and taking students to foreign places to experience their subject in context is an invaluable exercise. Students who have had the opportunity to travel with school groups often return home motivated, enthused and much more passionate about their field of study. Not only an educational experience but also a cultural one, it exposes students to all aspects of a country's society, history, politics and everyday life. These experiences are life changing and help young people grow and develop into more rounded people. Japan for Students If you are looking for a country that will offer your student group a completely unique school trip, but one rich in learning experiences and cultural exposure, Japan is a great option. From the fascinating city of Tokyo, the capital that never sleeps, to the incredible cherry blossom displays, and from the Atomic Bomb Dome to the wonderful Buddhist temples, Japan is rich in history, traditions and cultural diversity. Tokyo is the perfect place to start and gives your students an excellent introduction to this fascinating country. Home to the oldest temple in the country, Tokyo is a city that has catapulted into the modern age. Reportedly the most expensive place to live in Asia, with its glittering skyscrapers and Tokyo Tower, bustling nightlife and constant hub of activity, Tokyo attracts people from all over the world. Culture, History, Art and More Religion and culture still play a major part in life in the city and the place is full of Shinto shrines and traditional temples. The Tokyo Tower opens its doors to tourists who want to climb to the top and get a breath taking view of the city in all its glory; Mount Fuji can be seen from here and students will get a real feel for the scale of this thriving city. Visit the National Museum of Engineering Science and then head to the Edo-Tokyo History Museum for a complete contrast. Students can even have a go at Sumo wrestling, the ancient art of combat still so popular in Japan. No visit to Tokyo would be complete without a trip to the somewhat humbling site of Hiroshima, where the 1945 atomic bomb was dropped. This city has not forgotten its place in modern history and the place is full of memorials and monuments that mark this tragic occasion. Kyoto must be included on the itinerary, as it offers students the chance to experience a more traditional side of Japan. The gilded buildings are beautiful and are home to teashops and workshops where artisans still perform the ancient art of calligraphy. Travel with school groups must be educational, fun and memorable and a trip to Japan will definitely provide all in abundance.