Ranking of recommended graduation trips and sightseeing spots for university students
From the beginning of the year to early spring, the so-called graduation trip season is approaching, where couples and friends enjoy trips to commemorate their graduation from university.
In this article, we will introduce recommended activities carefully selected by the Activity Japan editorial department for each popular domestic sightseeing spot as a travel destination for college students.
Perfect for college students' graduation trips,
student discount
There are many plans and tours that apply!
There is also popular ranking information for recommended activities, so please use it as a reference when planning your graduation trip!
table of contents
- 1 No. 1 popular travel and sightseeing spot for university students: Okinawa
- 2 2nd most popular travel/sightseeing spot for university students: Hokkaido
- 3 3rd most popular travel/sightseeing spot for university students: Kyoto
- 4 4th most popular travel and sightseeing spot for university students: Tokyo
- 5 5th most popular travel and sightseeing spot for university students: Osaka
- 6 Recommended Travel and Sightseeing Spots for University Students Summary
- 7 Editorial department recommended feature articles
No. 1 popular travel and sightseeing spot for university students: Okinawa
The number one popular spot in Japan for college students' graduation trips is still " Okinawa ”!
Recommended activities for the graduation trip season are:
whale watching
am. You can have a valuable experience only in winter.
snorkeling
or
parasailing
You can't miss the standard experiences in Okinawa like this.
Okinawa main island
Not only that, unexplored scenery awaits
Okinawa remote island
How about going to
It will surely be a memorable experience!
- 4.5
- (16 reviews and testimonials)
★Captain Uminchu, who has 40 years of sailing and said, "Finding whales is the best" is very popular! With 40 years of experience and a knack, I can match the timing with whales, so I often see whales floating right next to the boat! ①Small group system for easy 360° viewing of whales┗A 40-passenger cruiser with a capacity of 30 people comfortably ┗Best position as you can move around freely on board
- 4.9
- (35 reviews and testimonials)
About 10 minutes by car from Naha airport, the gateway to resort island Okinawa! It's parasailing in Naha city ♪ Feel free to enjoy it in your spare time or while sightseeing! ! Even if it's the very beginning of your trip! You can finish it off at the end! The tour takes about 40 to 80 minutes, so you can choose your free time and Naha city sightseeing according to your tour plan.
- 5.0
- (16 reviews and testimonials)
Swim on the surface of the water and go to the cave. Snorkel in the "blue cave" where the blue light is fantastic! At Okinawa Marine Club Yui, the instructor in charge pulls a float and moves. Even if you feel unsure about swimming, you can move with confidence if you hold on to the float. Enjoy a variety of underwater and land scenery, including feeding the fish and taking pictures
One of the most popular spots in Okinawa! [Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Discount Ticket] (10% discount) Adults: Normal 1,880 yen → 1,690 yen (tax included) Children (elementary and junior high school students): Normal 620 yen → 560 yen (tax included) About 5 minutes by car to Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium! "Umikaze Market" in Hanasaki Marche ♪ Enjoy gourmet food and shopping unique to Okinawa
- 5.0
- (15 reviews and testimonials)
☆ Local coupon available plan ☆ [Ishigaki Island] Luxurious island tour of recommended scenic spots! A trip that will leave you with emotional moments. . . ☆Course around Ishigaki Island where impressive flowers bloom on Churashima Island! We will guide you to a spot where you can touch the nature that shakes your heart with the shining blue sea and the magnificent view of nature. We will also introduce secret places that are not listed in guidebooks! [Plan contents] ◎Hands
2nd most popular travel/sightseeing spot for university students: Hokkaido
" Hokkaido ” is also a popular sightseeing spot for university students as a domestic travel destination.
In the graduation season,
winter sports
You can enjoy snow and ice activities such as
Above all
drift ice experience
is a seasonal and unique Hokkaido experience! Magnificent views will be memorable.
In addition, the northern land, Hokkaido Experiences that allow you to fully enjoy the unique nature are recommended.
- 5.0
- (8 reviews and testimonials)
About 50 minutes from the center of Sapporo city, you can experience smelt fishing in the ponds and lakes of the Ishikari River system. In the era of with corona, it is necessary to avoid fishing methods that are crowded in tents of about 1 tsubo with shared seating, and to follow the new Hokkaido guidelines and Go To Travel, while at the same time providing the pleasures of winter without worry. increase. So, on the ice with the customer
- 4.8
- (3 reviews and testimonials)
About 30 minutes from Sapporo city. No driver's license required. Includes a free shuttle bus, rental wear, accident insurance, and guide fee. * Free rental wear is available for adults, but please come in warm clothes such as wearing innerwear. *We do not rent rental items for children (less than women's S size). ■ Free shuttle bus (with conditions)
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
It is a snowshoe tour around the unexplored spots of Lake Shikotsu, the northernmost non-freezing lake in Japan near Sapporo. We will pick you up and drop you off at Sapporo Station free of charge. Walk along the waterside of Lake Shikotsu, which can only be walked in winter, to the winter forest. Aim for the moss corridor. You can feel the mystical space with green corridors and winter forest covered with moss all over the walls that you can look up at. Have a different snowshoe experience
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
Abashiri Drift Ice Sightseeing Icebreaker Aurora offers a closer look at the "drift ice" that covers the Sea of Okhotsk in white. The vibrations and sounds of moving while breaking the drift ice are powerful! During the voyage, you can move to various places on the ship. From the side deck and rear deck on the 1st floor, you can see the drift ice more closely. 2nd floor side deck/rear deck/observation deck
- 4.8
- (27 reviews and testimonials)
In the horse trekking plan, we will correspond from beginners to advanced users. Beginners will also start with lessons and select a course that suits their skills. How about being soothed by the beauty of the four seasons of Hokkaido and the gentleness of the horses? We can accommodate up to 4 people. It is located about 30 minutes from New Chitose Airport, so please feel free to come by.
3rd most popular travel/sightseeing spot for university students: Kyoto
" Kyoto is a popular sightseeing spot not only for university students. In recent years, due to the increasing popularity of domestic travel, the attention has further increased.
Recommendation is still
Traditional culture experience
!
Maiko
Experience the tea ceremony with Mr.
Oiran
Why don't you enjoy a view of the world that is far from your daily life?
history
Favorite groups include mystery tours and
sightseeing taxi
A popular plan is to charter a boat and visit famous historic sites.
To commemorate your graduation, it would be fun to revisit Japanese culture and reconsider its traditions in the ancient capital of Kyoto.
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
First of all, please be sure to disinfect when you come to the store. Dressing will be very close, so please be sure to wear a mask. The dressing teacher is of course wearing a mask and disinfecting it. You can return it by 9:00 pm, so you can enjoy Kyoto at night, such as lighting up and dining. If you would like an evening time slot, we can change the time if there is a reservation.
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
A very popular program in Kyoto is now available! Not only can you appreciate the elegant Kyoto dance in front of you. Tea ceremony with a real Maiko! Take a commemorative photo with a maiko! Play in Hanamachi with Maiko! Snacks and drinks are also served! You can enjoy a dream-like moment at a great price! ●Fee 6,900 yen/person
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
~Experience Oiran in Kyoto~ Dressed in full-fledged colorful costumes and luxurious hair ornaments, the staff will entertain you in a special photography studio. At the Gion store, we will produce a noble courtesan appearance that suits our customers under the theme of "antique art". We will carefully support you to bring out the beauty. ~Kaede Plan~・Dressing and hair make-up included・Sta
Hatsuyume Fair is being held [Kyoto Makai Guide Mystery Tour Onmyoji Edition] ~What is an Onmyoji?~
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
The Abe family is said to have been deeply involved in the creation of Heiankyo. His descendants, the Tsuchimikado family, have many mysteries and secrets! ? Follow the unknown traces of the Tsuchimikado family, a family of Onmyoji. It is recommended not only for those who are interested in "Abe no Seimei" and "Onmyoji", but also for those who are interested in history as you can learn about the creation of Heiankyo! Not much in guidebooks
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
This is a 6-hour plan that takes you around Kyoto's main sights by sightseeing taxi. We will pick you up at Kyoto Station or your accommodation in Kyoto City, so it's easy from start to finish. Please choose for me.
4th most popular travel and sightseeing spot for university students: Tokyo
The destination of the graduation trip is "
Tokyo
"How about trying it?
People living in Tokyo dare to travel
Tokyo
There may be new discoveries by doing.
In Tokyo, shopping and dining tend to be the center of leisure activities.
VR
or
Escape Game
such as cutting-edge
Entertainment/Amusement
is trending!
In addition, factory night view tours, which are secretly booming, are also recommended for couples on a date trip.
Sky tree It's surprisingly fun to go back to classic tourist attractions such as Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Tower!
An admission ticket that includes the Tokyo Skytree Tembo Deck (350m) and the Tembo Galleria (450m) where you can enjoy the entire Tokyo Skytree + all Toei Subway lines and Tokyo sold by the Tokyo Metropolitan Transportation Bureau and Tokyo Subway Co., Ltd. It is a set plan of "Tokyo Subway 24-hour ticket" that allows unlimited rides on all metro lines. ※To
A set of Tokyo Tower Main Deck (150m) admission ticket and "Tokyo Subway Ticket (24-hour ticket)" that allows unlimited rides on all Toei Subway lines and all Tokyo Metro lines sold by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation and Tokyo Metro Co., Ltd. It's a great plan. [Note] On the day of the event, it is necessary to present a [Voucher with a special QR code]. After booking
- 4.8
- (5 reviews and testimonials)
Thank you all for coming to our store. The pre-opening period will end at the end of May, and full-scale operations will start in June. Thank you for your continued support! Our store has various games such as music, shooting, boxing, zombie FPS, and cooking. Equipped with state-of-the-art VR equipment, it offers the ultimate gaming experience with a sense of realism and immersion.
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
▼ What is a real experience escape game? ▼One scene that is often seen in games, "I was suddenly trapped in a room and tried to escape from a closed room somehow" This is a real experience escape game that reproduces that scene in the real world by making full use of the latest electronic gimmicks. . In one story, you are suddenly trapped in a room. Doors that do not open in the room and various tools,
Rent a boat, relax and enjoy your time on the sea! ! Taking pictures, eating and drinking OK! This plan is recommended for photographers, families, friends and couples. At night, you can see the night view of factories, and during the day, you can see airplanes directly below Haneda Airport, and you can also see beautiful sunrises, sunsets, and Mt. Fuji! Depending on the season, you can also enjoy cherry blossom viewing, fireworks displays, etc. ♪ On the boat
5th most popular travel and sightseeing spot for university students: Osaka
The center of western Japan Osaka ” is also a popular graduation destination for college students.
Gourmet Town・
Osaka
It's fun to eat and eat at, but since it's a great opportunity, you can experience the latest VR games, illusion shows, etc.
new activity
Why don't you experience it?
We also recommend a deep Osaka cruise tour from the Dotonbori River or a sightseeing tour with a discount ticket.
another, Osaka has many unusual tours and exciting activities that are perfect for graduation trips. Please check the ranking!
This is a one-day pass that allows unlimited rides on trains and buses, and free admission to more than 40 sightseeing spots in Osaka City. Your pass is valid for the day you choose. [Available routes/bus routes] Osaka Metro, Osaka City Bus (excluding some routes) Private railway lines (Hankyu, Hanshin, Keihan, Kintetsu, Nankai) *Osaka city [Barrier-free facilities] Osaka Castle Museum
[Osaka/ Dotonbori] 50 minutes long cruise! ! A great course for sharing! !
- 5.0
- (1 review and testimonial)
Very popular! ! A 50-minute long course of Dotonbori sightseeing exclusive to Indy Cruises! This is Osaka! ! Cruise elegantly along the Dotonbori River! You can take pictures from the river with the popular signboard in front of Glico! In addition, after passing through the downtown area of Dotonbori, you can relax and enjoy a quiet residential area. It is a plan that can use coupons common to the region!
- 4.5
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
All content can be experienced with only an admission fee. Metaverse VR experience... Let's walk around the Metaverse space with your own feet. * Usage conditions: Height 140 cm or more, weight 130 kg or less * In addition to VR, there is also a Metaverse experience using a PC. Drone piloting experience: Not only flying type, but also land driving type drone piloting experience! VR
- 5.0
- (2 reviews and testimonials)
I will give you the best time of your life! Based on the concept of "Energizing the world with magic", a large-scale illusion show that can be seen up close is held every day. No matter what time you come, you can see the show. Enjoy table magic and a full-fledged stage show with a drink in hand. Our store boasts the largest size in Japan
- 4.6
- (37 reviews and testimonials)
㊗️World Heritage・Mausoleum of Emperor Nintoku/Speaking of which! It's Haniwa, isn't it? Full of handmade feeling! Please enjoy making glue with the feeling of playing with clay. It is a “yakijime” work finish that retains the earthiness. The main body is made by wrapping soil around the shape of the body of the haniwa. Then, make parts such as hands and make holes such as eyes and mouth. Clay fine
Recommended Travel and Sightseeing Spots for University Students Summary
We have introduced recommended activities for each popular sightseeing spot as a domestic travel destination for university students.
student discount
Tours and plans that apply are ideal for university graduation trips!
Reservations for various activities tend to fill up early during the graduation trip season in early spring. Plan your graduation trip with friends and couples early and make the last wonderful memory of your university life!
*The information in this article is current as of January 2023.