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CIEE January in Kyoto, Japan

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Your January in Kyoto program lasts 3 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in one CIEE course taught at CIEE Kyoto. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Japanese culture. Live and learn in Kyoto! Kyoto is Japan's cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its mild winter climate and rich cultural heritage. January ...

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Program Highlights

Walk Through Kyoto’s Old Streets in Traditional Wear like kimono or yukata – and make your way to the famous bamboo forest of Arashiyama

Immerse Yourself in the Cultural Capital of Japan with its rich cultural, religious, and artistic traditions and historic sites dating 1,200+ years

Indulge in Kyoto’s Famous Uji Green Tea either as a drink or with green tea-flavored pastries, ice cream, and other desserts

Visit the Kyoto National Museum, first opened in 1897, one of Japan’s oldest and most distinguished

Travel to the nearby former capital city of Nara, home of Nara deer park, the Great Buddha Hall at Todaiji Temple, and the Kasuga Grand Shrine

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Kyoto, Japan
Availability
Year(s) Offered2026, 2027Terms Available:
  • Winter
Age Requirement:Open to All Ages
Types & Subjects
Subjects & Courses:
  • Art History
  • Asian Studies
  • History
  • Visual Arts
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
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Overall Rating

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Total Reviews

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Win-win situation

January 21, 2025by: Shaetjuan S.

Program: CIEE January in Kyoto, Japan

10

I have already been recommending people since I have been out here because it's an amazing experience to learn and grow! You're in another country learning and using the language and you are studying at the same time plus doing so many activities outside the classroom its a win win win situation.

Deeply engaging

January 20, 2025by: Souleymane D.

Program: CIEE January in Kyoto, Japan

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They (CIEE) provide excellent cultural immersion opportunities, allowing students to deeply engage with local traditions, language, and communities, which enhances both personal growth and global awareness.

Program Details

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Locations

  • Kyoto, Japan

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Art History
  • Asian Studies
  • History

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027

Terms Available:
  • Winter

Age Requirement

Open to All Ages

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American

Program Cost Includes

  • Tuition & Fees
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Travel Insurance
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory

Qualifications & Experience

      Accepted Education Levels

    • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

    Application Procedures

    • Online Application
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    Your January in Kyoto program lasts 3 weeks and is designed for students from all academic backgrounds. You will enroll in one CIEE course taught at CIEE Kyoto. Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Japanese culture. Live and learn in Kyoto! Kyoto is Japan's cosmopolitan city, celebrated for its mild winter climate and rich cultural heritage. January is the perfect time to experience the city's charm with fewer crowds while exploring iconic landmarks like the Fushimi Inari Shrine and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and enjoying traditional winter festivities like the Coming of Age Day ceremonies. Whether you are majoring in business, science, engineering, technology, communications, psychology, health sciences, liberal arts, language, or fine arts, Ky...

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