Experience the culture, training, and discipline that make Japanese baseball truly special
Japan has produced some of the most iconic players in the game today, including Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish, Roki Sasaki, Seiya Suzuki, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. These modern stars continue a legacy started by trailblazers like Hideo Nomo, Hideki Matsui, and Ichiro Suzuki, all of whom made the leap from NPB to Major League Baseball.
Our Japan Player Travel program offers a unique opportunity to experience the national and baseball culture that provides the ecosystem for such greatness. You’ll visit top-level facilities, attend professional games, and gain insight into the core values that drive success in Japan’s baseball system: team harmony, attention to detail, fundamentals, and a profound respect for the game, the field, and coaches.
Whether you’re an aspiring athlete, a dedicated coach, or someone who simply wants to learn from a different baseball tradition, this immersive experience will leave a lasting impact on how you see and play the game.
Sample Itinerary Outline*
- Day 0: Depart USA
- Day 1 Arrive to Japan, Welcome Dinner
- Day 2: Change hotels, Game 1 against local team
- Day 3: Local sightseeing, Game 2, postgame reception with opposition
- Day 4: Free morning, Japanese baseball/softball gear shop, Game 3, postgame picnic with opposition
- Day 5: Games 4 & 5 (shortened games; mixed roster second game), banquet with opposition
- Day 6 Change hotels, group karaoke, attend NPB pro baseball game
- Day 7: Sightseeing, attend Sumo dinner show
- Day 8: Depart Japan
*See each tour’s booking page for a tentative trip-specific itinerary. Tour schedule and activities are subject to change. A final, detailed itinerary will be distributed before your departure.
Upcoming Player Travel Tours
Experience Japan through baseball and softball family adventures! All guests will build friendships and experience all that Japan has to offer through an immersive travel experience. Players will have the chance to play with and against local teams, learn the Japanese approach to the game, and participate in a memorable on-field cultural exchange.
9u-12u Softball
June 6-14, 2026
We expect to sell out, so reserve your spot now with a $500 deposit!
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10u Baseball
July 9-17, 2026
10u-12u Baseball
July 19-27, 2026
We expect to sell out, so reserve your spot now with a $500 deposit!
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13u-15u Baseball
July 29-August 6, 2026
We expect to sell out, so reserve your spot now with a $500 deposit!
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Pricing & Details
- Cost per person is approximately $3,000 for an 8-day, 7-night trip, but varies based on trip specifics and the total number of guests. The price for players and non-players is the same.
- Make this a family vacation that you’ll remember forever! All traveling party guests will be included in all group activities other than playing baseball (meals, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, and all off-field activities). All minors must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or coach who is responsible for the minor.
- A $500 deposit will be required per guest. Deposits may be fully or partially refunded depending on the cancellation date or whether there is a trip waiting list.
Interest Form
Get in touch with us today to request additional information about Play Abroad.