Overview
Spend January Term in the elegant and scenic city of Kyoto, Japan, with AIFS! Study religion in Japan through the arts, with credit awarded by Fairfield University. Kyoto is famous for its preservation of Japanese traditional arts including the time-honored geisha dance, Buddhist temples, gardens, shrines, and traditional wooden houses.
Academic Program Options in Kyoto (credit awarded by Fairfield University)
What’s Included
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TUITION
3 semester credits -
COURSES
Course in art, religion HOUSING
In Kyoto and Ise, in double rooms in centrally-located hotels or apart-hotels with Western style bedding. In Koyasan, temple lodging with shared bathrooms and Japanese style beddingMEALS
Self-catering facilities in Kyoto and breakfast on overnight excursions. Welcome and farewell meals-
EXCURSION
Day trips to Nara, Uji and Arashiyama and overnight excursions to Ise and Koyasan CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Guided tours, cultural site visits, excursions, and sightseeing activities-
ON-SITE SUPPORT
To help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program HEALTH & SAFETY
24/7 emergency support and comprehensive insurance
Optional Components
AIFS FLIGHT PACKAGE >>
- Round trip flights U.S.-Kyoto-U.S.
- Round trip transfers between the airport and campus overseas
- Green Initiative – Providing carbon offsetting for all flights
Visa
U.S. citizens receive a 90-day tourist visa on arrival.
Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for making all necessary arrangements for obtaining a visa as required.



