2023 Tokyo Pre Tour

More Tokyo = More Fun

September 11-16, 2023: 6 days, 4 Games, 1 City

According to Condé Nast, Tokyo is the best city in the world for travelers (and countless JapanBallers would certainly agree), so why wouldn’t you want to spend a couple more nights there?

We’ll first take a quick train ride down to Japan’s second-biggest city, Yokohama, to see the Yokohama DeNA BayStars play at Yokohama Stadium, home of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Then, we’ll see the Chiba Lotte Marines play at their waterfront ballpark, ZOZO Marine Stadium, on the shores of the Tokyo Bay. Then we head to the unique Belluna Dome, home of the Seibu Lions, before finishing it off with a game at 97-year-old Jingu Stadium, home of the Yakult Swallows.

You will also have the opportunity to attend a professional sumo wrestling tournament!

This tour can be paired with the Main Tour and/or South Korea Tour. To better visualize the tour dates, click here to download a calendar version of our Japan and Korea schedules.

Japan has Covid-related travel requirements. Guests will likey need to either be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or present a negative Covid test, amongst other requirements. Visit the website of the US Embassy in Japan for current information.

*Itinerary

Mon. Sept. 10: Depart U.S.A., cross international date line in-air
9/11: Arrival to Tokyo and welcome reception
9/12: Dragons @ DeNA BayStars (6:00 PM)
9/13: Eagles @ Lotte Marines (6:00 PM)
9/14: Hawks @ Seibu Lions (6:00 PM)
9/15: Sumo tournament (Optional) + BayStars @ Yakult Swallows (6:00 PM)
Sat 9/16: Depart Tokyo or continue to Main Tour

*Itinerary is subject to change.

What's Included

Price

As an add-on to the Main Tour and/or South Korea Tour:

$TBA double occupancy

$TBA single supplement

As a stand-alone tour:

$TBA double occupancy

$TBA single supplement

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Questions?

Can’t thank you enough for a great trip. What you do is truly remarkable. I had a blast. Spent my extra days after the trip walking about Tokyo and really seeing a lot since by doing the tour with you first I learned how to get around. It’s a trip I’ll never forget.

Dennis

Lexington, VA

The baseball…the unique culture…Hiroshima…the good group of fellow travelers. You were right, your tour attracts nice people. Great trip! I really enjoyed it.

Vinny

Boston, MA

I have worked and attended thousands of sporting events over the past four decades in the United States, England, and Ireland, but none of that compared to my first professional baseball game in Japan. It was an incredible and unique experience. The players were just as talented as their counterparts in the USA and the fans just as passionate. I felt it an honor to be at the game. The service from JapanBall was impeccable. I hope to return again in the future.

Scott

Glendale, CA

The trip to Japan far exceeded my expectations. Your efforts to plan and execute the logistics of everything we did was flawless. Where do I begin to thank you? I feel as though you gave me a gift. You opened a door and helped me experience a place and people in a way that I might not otherwise had the opportunity to do without you.

Nancy

Southampton, MA

Great time. I met terrific people as both tour guests and the Japanese we met along the way. And the baseball was a hoot.

Paul

Toronto, ON

This trip exceeded our expectations. If you’re a baseball fan and want to broaden your experience overseas to Japan, Korea, Europe and the DR, check out JapanBall. ⚾️⚾️⚾️

Steve

Whittier, CA

I live in Japan. I loved the trip. It was fabulous. You took all the hassle and stress out of doing such a thing. Even after living here for a number of years, this sort of tour is not something I’d do on my own. Many thanks.

Ken

Fussa City, West Tokyo

We had thought of it as a once-in-a-lifetime trip, but now we want to go back and do it again. Maybe one of these years. Thanks for a fabulous tour!

Loreen and Bryan

Hayward, CA

It is already a month since the trip and am still sky high. Thanks for the great trip!

Chris

Pleasanton, CA

Your idea to combine baseball and travel in Japan is more than just a tourist adventure. You provide travelers an insight that they simply couldn’t otherwise get without your expertise and enthusiasm.

Michelle

Chicago, IL

Just a note to let you know that we made it home in one piece. Well, actually, more than one piece since we both took a large bit of Japan home with us in our hearts.

Tom and Maria

Ossining, NYg, NY

We knew the trip would be interesting, but we NEVER expected to meet such a terrific group of people from all parts of the country. Yes, it was a tour group. However, your low-key and relaxed approach to travel and accommodations made the experience so much more personal to each one of us.

Molly and Patty

Nashville, TN