Comprised of 7,000 islands, summer study abroad in Japan will please any student who is a cultural lover or adventure seeker (or both). From endless coastlines to rugged mountains to iconic skyscrapers, get in on the fun in one of these awesome Japanese cities.

Tokyo. Immerse yourself with views of neon-lit streetscapes, manga, anime, and Hello Kitty all from the Sky Tree Tower in the capital city. Relax with classmates and a brewski at the Meiji Kinenkan beer garden. Savor some sushi or mochi at a five-Michelin-star restaurant. Rock your heart out at the Summer Sonic rock festival, watch traditional dances of Okinawa at the Shinjuku Eisa festival, and join the water fight at the Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri. Class excursions could include trips to the breathtaking Mt. Fuji or to the seaside city Kamakura.

Kyoto, located on the Tamba highlands of central Honshu island, is home to many study abroad summer programs in Japan. Stroll through the exclusive geisha area of the Gion District, explore the gardens around the Ginkaku-Ji Temple, and walk through a refreshing bamboo grove in the Arashiyama area. Leave your backpack behind as you stop for green tea ice cream for a cool treat. Watch a procession of large Yamahoko floats at the Kyoto Gion Matsuri festival or celebrate the Gozan Okuribi festival where five large bonfires light up the mountain slopes.

Fukuoka, which is situated in southern Japan on the Kyushu island. Visit Marine Park Uminonakamichi on the northern side of the Bay of Hakata, where you can take rides at the amusement park, soak up some sun on the beaches, and enjoy seeing dolphins, seals, and otters (oh my!). Celebrate the beginning of summer at the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, an annual event of more than 700 years where Yamakasa floats are displayed. Don’t forget to ooh and awe over 6,000 rounds of fireworks light up the sky at the Nishinihon Ohori Fireworks event!