JAPAN YOUTH TOUR
SPRING 2026!!
Come on a trip to beautiful Japan in the Spring!
March 13-21, 2026
We LOVE Japan!! It is such a unique place in the world; full of beautiful culture, rich history and delicious food.
Come on an amazing adventure and experience Japan in the spring of 2026!
Refer a Friend Discount Policy
If you refer a friend and they join the same international tour, YOU will receive a 10% reduction on your tour price. Your friend will need to mention your name on the tour booking form.
Family Discount Policy
If more than one participant joins the same international tour from the same immediate family (parent/child/sibling), you will ALL receive a 10% reduction on your tour prices.
This tour is FULL BOARD!! You don't need to worry about anything, just come along for the experience of a lifetime and have everything provided by us!
All food, accommodation and activities included.
*note - flights to and from Osaka Japan are not included, but we offer individual service to help you find the best flight possible!
This tour will be for teens 14 years +, and also for parents.
Young adults are welcome to join this tour but will need to apply first via email before registering. This is because the tour is focused for teens, however, exceptions are made on a case by case basis.
**Parents please read our 'note to parents'.
Cost - $2,800 USD
*First payment - due 13th October 2025 = $400
*Second payment - due 13th Nov 2025 = $1200
*Final payment - due 13 Feb 2026 = $1200
This tour is a special opportunity to experience Japan, we have limited spots.
Get in quick and don't miss out!!
*It is required that all participants have their own medical/travel insurance.
** We need a minimum of 8 participants to run this tour
**ARIZONA students can use ESA to fund a portion of our tours.
Email learningbrave@gmail.com for more information.
If you would like to discuss the option of a payment plan, please email us at learningbrave@gmail.com
The tour mentors for this trip will be Ross and Skyler Gilbert, both have extensive experience working with youth.
Ross Gilbert has worked as Headmaster and is currently a Leadership Mentor and Japanese Teacher for Williamsburg Academy. He was awarded numerous mentoring awards through Williamsburg Learning 2019 - 2025. He has never regretted leaving corporate life 9 years ago to fulfill his dream of living intentionally and working in a meaningful capacity with youth. He speaks fluent Japanese and has spent three years living in Japan.
Skyler Gilbert is the founder of Learning Brave LLC, the mother of 5 children; a writer, artist, and adventure planner. She has spent one year living in Japan and can understand about half of what Ross says in Japanese (as long as he's talking about food...)
Check out Learning Brave fun in JAPAN!!!
Our itinerary for the Japan Spring Youth Tour includes;
OSAKA!!
We will spend time exploring some of the beautiful, the historic, the modern and the weird parts of this incredible city!!
Our time in Osaka will include;
- Osaka Castle - five-story castle that dates back almost 450 years!
- Shopping in the biggest craziest Malls in the world!
- Exploring manga, Japanese pop-culture and modern Japan.
- Karaoke
- Osaka Zoo
NARA
An ancient centre of Buddhism in Japan.
Home to the Giant Buddha, temples, and many polite deer - they even bow in greeting!
KYOTO
Kyoto is considered the cultural capital of Japan. Temples, cherry blossoms, shrines, history and food - this place is magical!!
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN!!!
We will spend a whole day exploring Universal Studios Japan! This is such a fun way to experience Japanese language and pop culture!!
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
- We will organise a cultural exchange experiences where tour participants can spend time interacting with Japanese teens in a closer setting.
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IKEDA
We will visit the Cup Noodles Museum - a weird and wonderful Japanese museum where you can learn all about the history of Cup Noodles as well as create your own original Cup Noodle.
In Ikeda we will also visit the gorgeous Ikeda Castle Ruins with their beautiful traditional Japanese gardens.
AND DONT FORGET THE FOOD!!!!
- We will experience a wide range of delicious Japanese food. This is always a highlight for our Japan tours as the food in this country is simply incredible!!
From vending machines to sushi trains, Japanese noodles and traditional curry, and every other kind of local cuisine. You might be surprised which one is your favourite. We always end our time together with an all-you-can-eat buffet sampling every kind of delicious Japanese food.
This tour will also include;
-Cultural enrichment through learning and exploration of the country's past, present and future.
**Warning - Ross will be talking constantly about the history of EVERYTHING...(when he's not chatting away in Japanese...)
- Basic Japanese language classes.
- Connection with local Japanese people.
-Workshops and teen connection activities.
All of this and more for an incredible experience in Japan!
Accommodation.
We will finalize accommodation once we have firm numbers for the tour. We will likely be sleeping 'Japanese style' - futons on the floor. Japanese houses do not typically have large roomy bedrooms per person, they utilise floor space and use futons which they then pack away during the day. As always, Learning Brave will supply a top level of comfortable and traditional accommodation.
Transportation.
All transportation is included in this tour, including transfers to and from the Osaka International Airport.
After registration, we will advise an optimal time for participants to arrive and depart the airport.
We are very willing to work with parents and and youth to help facilitate travel buddy groups so that whenever possible, teens can fly together and accompany each other. We also offer travel consultation in the form of personalized help to find the best possible flights available for each participant! (We are very good at this as we were full-time travellers around the world for 8 years!)
What's Included;
- We will greet you and provide all transfers to and from the Osaka International Airport.
- We will provide consultations and recommendations for finding the best available flights.
-All meals and snacks from arrival to departure.
- 8 nights accommodation.
- Experienced and fun guides for diverse cultural adventures.
- ALL activities, entrance fees, and guided tours included.
- Plenty of laughs and epic moments!
- New friends!!
What's NOT Included;
- Airfare to and from participants home to the Osaka International Airport.
- Health/Travel Insurance.
*We recommend Allianz Travel Insurance, they have always been very reliable and we are currently insured with them. We are registered agents of Allianz Insurance, please contact us for a quote.
- Spending money for souvenirs.
A detailed list of what to bring on the Learning Brave Japan Youth Tour will be sent out once registration is complete.
Here is our
Tour Participation Agreement and Medical Information
for the Learning Brave Japan Youth Tour 2026.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Come along for an incredible Japanese adventure!!
