2025 Tokyo NPB Tour

An Urban Baseball Adventure

April/May 2025: Dates TBA

Tokyo is the best city in the world, per an unofficial poll of past JapanBall guests and an official declaration by Condé Nast. Plus, the extended Tokyo area has five NPB teams/stadiums and the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum!

So, we figure we ought to offer you the opportunity to pass on the hassle of packing, unpacking, and traveling between cities and let one of the metropolitan wonders of the world be your base for a week. It will be an urban baseball adventure like no other in the world!

You will also have the opportunity to attend an NPB minor league game, and a professional sumo wrestling tournament (additional night required).

Worried that you may be missing out on some of the fun? Worry not, because two games overlap with our NPB Tour Segment 2 and NPB Full Tour groups!

We recommend this tour for two types of travelers:

Those who want less travel time and more free time to explore.
Those who have physical limitations that would make it difficult to change locations with their luggage multiple times.

For an idea on what to expect, check out our 2023 Tour Recap.

You can combine this tour with the NPB Tour Segment 3.

We recommend arriving to Tokyo one day early to give your body time to rest, adjust to the time change, and ensure that you arrive in time for the welcome dinner. We would be happy to reserve your hotel for an additional night.

*Sample Itinerary

- Wednesday, September 4: Arrive to Tokyo and welcome dinner
- Sep 5: Hiroshima Carp vs Yokohama BayStars @ Yokohama Stadium (6:00 PM)
- Sep 6: Hanshin Tigers vs Yakult Swallows @ Meiji Jingu Stadium (6:00 PM)
- Sep 7: NPB Minor League Game (optional); Rakuten Eagles vs Lotte Marines @ ZOZO Marine Stadium (6:00 PM)
- Sep 8: Baseball HOF & Museum; Yokohama BayStars vs Yomiuri Giants @ Tokyo Dome (2:00 PM); Postgame mixer with Japanese fan group
- Monday, Sep 9: Departure or attend professional sumo wrestling tournament (additional hotel night required)
- Tuesday, Sep 10: Depart if attended sumo on 9/9

*This is a sample itinerary based on the 2024 tour. The 2025 tour will be in April/May, and this itinerary will be updated as dates become finalized.

What's Included

Price

$TBD double occupancy

$TBD single occupancy

Note: If combining with NPB Tour Segment 3, select the “Tokyo NPB Tour + Segment 3” package at booking.

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My visit to Japan was incredible! I had long been aware of baseball in Japan, and thought that seeing a game in Japan would be a “bucket list”-type trip, but I never seriously considered it as it seemed out of reach. The services provided by JapanBall made this trip possible for me, and I had a fantastic time! I would definitely consider a future visit to Japan on a JapanBall tour, and I’m also interested in other destinations to which they travel (e.g., Netherlands, Dominican Republic, South Korea)

Philip H.

Tampa, FL

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

Chris

Pleasanton, CA

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

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

An amazing trip. Very well organized, but flexible enough to do a lot of exploring on our own. 10/10 would recommend.

Jeremy P.

Marietta, GA

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

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

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

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

This was my 5th trip with JapanBall, 4 to Japan and 1 to the Dominican Republic. As always, I've had a great time. The trip is well structured and organized, with the flexibility to do different things from the group or to stick with the tour closely. I would travel with them again.

Tom R.

Sylvania, OH

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

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

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

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