You’ll recognize the playing field, but that’s about it!
You’ll recognize the playing field, but that’s about it! Commentators cite how the player’s blood type impacts his performance; the players’ windups and batting stances are feats of balance and coordination; the crowd is LOUD and feverish, but disciplined and in-sync; umpires practice calls during pre-game warm-ups; delicious food is meticulously prepared and eaten with chopsticks; the beer is served at your seat, on draft, at a fair price, and with a smile from one of Japan’s famous beer girls.
Join us to experience Japanese culture through baseball. Whether you prefer to keep a base in Tokyo, traverse Japan to see all 12 NPB ballparks, or anything in between, we’ve got the tour for you!
Upcoming Japan Tours
Okinawa Spring Training
February 18 – March 4, 2025
Baseball in February is great. Baseball in February on a tropical, historic Japanese island is the best. Escape the winter with our Okinawa Spring Training Tour! NPB Spring Training harkens back to the days before the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues became commercialized and crowded with tourists. We’ll see lots of baseball while also enjoying the rich and unique culture of the island.
Okinawa booking not yet available – join our “no-obligation” tour list by clicking below.
MLB Opening Series in Tokyo
March 2025: Dates TBA
Note: We do not yet have tickets to these games. It is becoming increasingly less likely that this tour will be offered. We also cannot obtain only game tickets for you; if we do manage to get tickets, they will only be available in our tours.
The 2025 MLB Opening Series in Tokyo promises to be an unforgettable experience as the Los Angeles Dodgers face off against the Chicago Cubs. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Japan’s baseball culture, the series offers a unique opportunity to witness world-class talent on the international stage. From within the electric atmosphere of Tokyo Dome, this event celebrates the global reach of America’s pastime.
Booking not yet available – join our “no-obligation” tour list by clicking below.
NPB Full Tour
May 7-24, 2025
The Full NPB Tour combines the two NPB Tour segments into one grand Japan baseball travel package. See all 12 NPB home ballparks in one trip and, in doing so, earn induction into the JapanBall Hall of Fame!
Optional post-tour extension in Nagoya for the Ichiro Suzuki pilgrimage. This tour can be combined with the South Korea Tour.
Tokyo NPB Tour
May 14-21, 2025
Less travel and more time to explore the world’s greatest city! See NPB games at all five stadiums in the Tokyo area, including Yokohama Stadium, the world-famous Tokyo Dome, and historic Meiji Jingu Stadium. This tour is ideal for travelers who would prefer to maintain one home base or would have difficulties repeatedly changing hotels.
Can be combined with the final four days of NPB Tour Segment 2. Optional early arrival to Nagoya for Chunichi Dragons game.
NPB Tour Segment 1: Tokyo + Northern Japan
May 8-17, 2025
Join us for seven NPB games, including all five teams in the greater Tokyo area and the two teams north of Tokyo, the Rakuten Eagles and Nippon-Ham Fighters! Highlights include the world-famous Tokyo Dome, historic Meiji Jingu Stadium, and brand-new, stunning, ES CON Field Hokkaido. We’ll also visit the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame and do plenty of cultural sightseeing.
NPB Tour Segment 2: Southern Japan
May 17-24, 2025
Attend games at all five NPB stadiums south of Tokyo, including historic Koshien Stadium. We’ll visit the Sadaharu Oh Museum, pay our respects at Hiroshima Peace Park, and have the opportunity to embark on the ultimate Ichiro Suzuki pilgrimmage.
Can be combined with the South Korea Tour.
NPB Tour Segment 3
April/May 2025: Dates TBA
We’ll fly to Sapporo to enjoy the city and a game at NPB’s newest park, the world-class ES CON Field Hokkaido. Then we stop in Sendai, NPB’s other northern city, before two more games in Tokyo, including a Yakult Swallows game at 98-year-old Jingu Stadium.
Can be combined with NPB Tour Segment 2 or the Tokyo NPB Tour.
Booking not yet available – join our “no-obligation” tour list by clicking below.
Alternative Baseball Tour: Koshien HS Tournament, Women’s Baseball, Minor/Indy Leagues, NPB, and More
August 18-25, 2025
Are you the type of baseball fan who loves all version of the games, from the big stadiums to the backfields? Do you love going to minor league games, indy ball, and spring training? If so, then this trip was made for you! Highlighted by the iconic Koshien High School Championship Tournament we’ll explore alternative baseball scenes, including amateur, semipro, and women’s baseball/softball, which reveal Japan’s grassroots passion for the sport.
Booking not yet available – join our “no-obligation” tour list by clicking below.
Mini NPB Tour: Yokohama, Ichiro, Koshien, Minor Leagues
September 4-11, 2025
This tour focuses on some of our favorite ballparks and cities south of Tokyo. We’ll spend two nights in Yokohama, embark on the “Ichiro Suzuki Pilgrimage” before a game in Nagoya, and then settle in at our Osaka hotel to see the Orix Buffaloes at Osaka Dome, the Hanshin Tigers at historic Koshien Stadium, and a fun Orix @ Hanshin minor league game!
Booking not yet available – join our “no-obligation” tour list by clicking below.
JapanBall’s Carbon Offset Program
JapanBall believes in the unifying and enlightening powers of tourism, but also acknowledges that travel has a large carbon footprint. In order to mitigate the tour’s environmental impact, we will use our profits to purchase a carbon offset from Sustainable Travel International on behalf of each guest.