If I have a student visa, can I go back to my home country for Christmas?
Yes. Your student visa will allow for you to leave Japan as long as it is a holiday and not during class time. You will…
Travel Elsewhere
I’ll be traveling for a few days after the program ends. Can I store my extra baggage until I fly out of Japan?
Yes. We suggest using a luggage delivery service. They can usually hold your luggage for about a week until you depart. The cost is around…
When are the national holidays in Japan?
If you want to plan a quick trip out of town, or if your family wants to come visit, Japan’s national holidays are the perfect…
I will arrive early in Japan. Who needs to know this?
If you are planning to arrive early, please alert KCP no later than a month before program start, providing your arrival flight information, lodging information,…
For travel elsewhere in Japan, what do I need to know?
Obtain information from one of the Tourist Information Centers in Tokyo. In the Tokyo metropolitan area, there are two Tourist Information Centers (TIC) operated by…
Will I have time to travel independently in Japan?
You are about to visit an exquisite part of the world. If possible, make the most out of this opportunity by arranging time after your…
What’s Japan’s transportation system like?
Tokyo features one of the most extensive metropolitan transit systems in the world. It consists of Japan Rail (JR) and private train operators, numerous subway…
What safety precautions should I take in Japan?
Grow your spidey sense. For a truly fun and safe trip, think ahead about what you might do if a problem develops. That way you…
When are term start/end dates? Can I come before/ stay after my KCP term?
To find start and end dates of terms, see Schedule. If you’d like to travel, we suggest you do it after your time at KCP. Your…
My friends/family may visit, or I may want to travel. When are the national holidays? Is KCP open on those days?
KCP typically does not hold class during most national holidays. See Japanese national holidays.
