Mini NPB Tour

Yokohama, Nagoya & Osaka, Japan

Sep 3-10, 2026

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More NPB Action!

Why not enjoy even more NPB action? While our main tour has shifted to May, we’re excited to offer a late-summer option for those who still want a Japan baseball fix. Check out the 2025 Mini NPB Tour Recap here to get an idea about what to expect!

This tour highlights some of our favorite cities and ballparks south of Tokyo. We’ll spend two nights in Yokohama, follow the “Ichiro Suzuki Pilgrimage” ahead of a game in Nagoya, then settle into Osaka to catch the Orix Buffaloes at Osaka Dome, the Hanshin Tigers at historic Koshien Stadium, and even a lively Orix vs. Hanshin minor league matchup!

Please be warned that due to our reliance on public transportation and the inherent “walkability” of Japan’s cities, tour guests do a lot of walking on our Japan tours. Many guests average about 12,000 steps per day on their step trackers.

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*Sample Itinerary

*This itinerary is based on previous tours and is subject to change.

  • September 2, 2026
    Recommended early arrival day
  • September 3
    Arrival to Tokyo (HND or NRT) & Ride to Yokohama Hotel for Welcome Dinner
  • September 4
    Yakult Swallows @ Yokohama DeNA Baystars at Yokohama Stadium (6:00 PM)
  • September 5
    Train to Nagoya, “Ichiro Suzuki Pilgrimage,” Yomiuri Giants @ Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya (2:00 PM)
  • September 6
    Train to Osaka, Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters @ Orix Buffaloes at Kyocera Dome Osaka (1:00 PM)
  • September 7
    Sumo Show
  • September 8
    Yokohama DeNA Baystars @ Hanshin Tigers at Hanshin Koshien Stadium (6:00 PM)
  • September 9
    Minor league game: Orix Buffaloes @ Hanshin Tigers at brand-new SGL Stadium (6:00 PM)
  • September 10
    Departure from Osaka (KIX or ITM airport)

Testimonials

Read reviews from prior tour guests.

  • It was everything I’d hoped for as a first-time visitor to Japan: a perfect introduction to both Tokyo & Japanese baseball. Yuri was a great guide, with a wealth of knowledge not just about NPB, but about all aspects of Tokyo life, & a willingness to go out of his way. The hotel, the seats at the various ballparks, & the non-baseball activities were also all excellent, and my fellow travelers were a lot of fun & learned a lot from them, too!

    Jonathan H

    Tokyo NPB Tour

  • Just wanted to check-in as a very 1st JapanBall participant. Fuji is an excellent tour guide & he is very accommodating. He is inclusive and he is patient with each and every one of us. Besides that, I like Fuji as an individual! His infectious personality keeps us going & his insights invaluable. I am having a blast! Our small group has bonded with baseball being the glue! We have been laughing a lot and the positive energy between us is due to baseball!

    Jeff W.

    Japan NPB Tour

  • Shane did a wonderful job of putting this tour together. We got to meet and drink with Masanori “Mashi” Murakami, MLB’s first Japanese player, and met Robert Whiting, an esteemed author on Japanese culture from Baseball to Crime. We would never have been able to do these things without JapanBall!

    Leon

    Japan NPB Tour

  • A great way to experience Japan and Japanese baseball. A must for any baseball fan. Great accommodations, great food and, most of all great people!

    Rick

    Japan NPB Tour

  • Overall, the trip was very good. The tour operator did an excellent job managing issues that arose due to weather, rerouting travel and planning alternate activities for the group. The experience of getting to and from the games was well managed and exceeded my expectations.

    Martin

    Japan NPB Tour

  • Thank you JapanBall for the trip of a lifetime. The Full Tour 2024 was a success even though we were unable to watch games in Yokohama and Nagoya because of Typhoon Shanshan. Everyone understood that Mother Nature wins every time. Nevertheless. we saw games in 10 of the 12 NPB stadiums, enjoyed sightseeing, the culture, cuisine and the camraderie.

    Steve

    Japan NPB Tour

Inclusions

What’s included in this tour?

Tour Guide
Business-class accommodation
All in-tour travel
Carefully-selected tickets for all games
At least one hosted meal per segment
Scheduling flexibility
Travel desk services
Carbon offset

Not included: airfare, airport transportation, and most meals.

Pricing

$ TBD .00

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