Students sometimes receive discounts at museums, though occasionally discounts are available only to students enrolled in Japanese schools. Furthermore, discounted prices are often not displayed in English. Your best bet is to bring along an International Student Identity Card together with your university student ID and show them both at ticket windows. In addition to entrance-fee discounts, the ISIC provides basic health and life insurance and a 24-hour helpline. You can apply for the card online or in person at STA Travel (tel. 800/781-4040 in North America; www.statravel.com), the biggest student travel agency in the world; check the website to locate STA Travel offices worldwide.
