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)

January Term

What’s Included

1. TUITION

   3 semester credits

2. COURSES

   Course in art, religion

3. 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 bedding

4. MEALS

   Self-catering facilities in Kyoto and breakfast on overnight excursions. Welcome and farewell meals

5. EXCURSION

   Day trips to Nara, Uji and Arashiyama and overnight excursions to Ise and Koyasan

6. CULTURAL & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

   Guided tours, cultural site visits, excursions, and sightseeing activities

7. ON-SITE SUPPORT

   To help with any questions or advice you may need throughout the program

8. 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