To help you get the most out of your stay in Japan, the Tokyo Internship Program offers fun weekend activities. Our Tokyo events are designed to make the most of everything the city has to offer, even if you will be working during the day. You must make the most of living overseas, even if your internship is the most crucial aspect.
Just south of Tokyo is the Japanese beach city of Kamakura. Today, Kamakura, a popular vacation town with dozens of Buddhist Zen temples and Shinto shrines, was the political hub of medieval Japan. The Great Buddha at the Kotoku-in Temple, a roughly 13-meter-tall bronze statue that survived a tsunami in the 15th century, is its most famous monument. On Sagami Bay, Yuigahama Beach is a well-liked surfing location.
One of the first Japanese ports to open to international trade was Yokohama, a city south of Tokyo, in 1859. It has a sizable Chinatown with hundreds of Chinese eateries and retail establishments. It is particularly well-known for the seashore Minato Mirai district, where the 296-meter Landmark Tower is located, and Sankei-en Garden, a botanical garden with preserved Japanese homes from various eras.
Mt. Fuji, an active volcano in Japan, is located roughly 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. At 3,776 meters, it is the highest mountain in the nation and is frequently referred to as “Fuji-san.” It has been a favorite destination for pilgrims for generations, and summit hikes are still common. It is regarded as one of Japan’s three sacred mountains. Many pieces of art, most notably prints from the Edo Period by Hokusai and Hiroshige, feature its recognizable profile.
Located on the island of Honshu, Kyoto was formerly the capital of Japan. In addition to gardens, royal palaces, Shinto shrines, and traditional wooden homes, it is well-known for its many ancient Buddhist temples. It is also renowned for formal customs like geisha, or female entertainers who are frequently seen in the Gion neighborhood, and kaiseki eating, which consists of several courses of exact foods.
