Berwick Karate Dojo’s 1st Japan Tour 2026
9 night tour of JaPan
A training and cultural experience for our students and their families.
Tour Overview
Proposed dates: 25th September - 4th October 2026
•We will be basing ourselves in Osaka, Hiroshima & Kyoto. These cities give us easy access to all of Kansai and the Hiroshima region.
•We will be training with Japan’s number 1 Junior Dojo! Out of Kobe City, with another session in both Osaka & Hiroshima.
•And of course, tons of culture including, temples, shrines, and FOOD!
Tour Itinerary
Depart Melbourne 25th September 2026
Osaka - 3 nights
TRAINING: 1 training session
We hit the ground running, with Sensei Mizoguchi (we will train with Sensei’s squad of juniors) at the Gakuentoshi Dojo, the morning after we land!
A second session is to be confirmed.
CULTURE:
Himeji castle & gardens
Arima Onsen
Osaka Castle and surrounds.
Hiroshima - 3 nights
TRAINING: 1 training session
with Seiko and Yukinori Sensei’s at the Yoshiura Dojo. Seiko Sensei is the current Hiroshima regional Head Kata Coach
CULTURE:
Hiroshima Peace Park
A-Bomb Dome
Mitake Dera
Miyajima (iconic Gi photo spot)
Kyoto - 3 nights
CULTURE:
Kyoto Budokan
Heian Shrine
Kyou Mizu Dera
Golden Pavillion
Ninaji Zen Temple
1000 Buddhas
Inari Shrine sunset hike
and many many more!
Depart from Japan on the 4th of October (overnight flight home)
The group will fly out of Kansai International (Osaka)
“ I have been on multiple tours to Japan and every time, I feel like I get closer to Japan.
There are people from different clubs who join the tour, and we start forming close relationships with each other, and after the tour finishes, I would visit their dojos in Australia to train together which also creates a stronger bond between us.
I would strongly encourage first timers and people who have previously visited Japan to do it with their club as it is a very different experience! ”
— Jordan Kwok (JP Tours in 2017, 2019, 2023)
TOUR INCLUSIONS
Every element of this tour has been expertly curated in consultation with SSU Chief Instructors; so that you can have a unique and authentic experience without having to lift a finger.
Our Junior Karate & Culture Tour Includes:
Return flights Ex Melbourne
Airport transfers in Japan upon arrival
3 nights accommodation Osaka (includes breakfast)
3 nights accommodation Hiroshima (includes breakfast)
3 nights accommodation Kyoto (includes breakfast)
5 day JR West rail pass
Icoca Travel Card pre loaded.
New JP Made Karate Gi Uniform choice of Kata or Kumite gi OPTIONAL
Japanese made Kata gi Normally $295, tour price $250
Japanese made Kumite gi Normally $200, tour price $175
Japanese made Training gi Normally $360, tour price $295
checkout the Uniforms at www.jpmade.com.au
All training sessions (Expect $30 per person for 2 sessions)
JTB support and personalised app
On the ground, Japanese-speaking tour guide with over 30 years experience (Craig Catania)
Your Sensei and I have planned a range of exciting activities leading up to the tour to help you prepare and make the most of your experience!
PRICING
The below prices are an estimated cost per person and are subject to change.
These prices are inclusive of all travel taxes and GST.
Prices listed are for departing from Melbourne.
Adult travellers are aged 12yrs and above, Junior travellers are 11yrs and Under.
Adult Full Fare - 12yrs & Above
Triple Share: $6150
Double/Twin: $6250
Single: $6750
Junior Fare 11yr & Under
Triple Share: $5870
Twin: $5970
Prices listed above do not include travel insurance and spending money.
1st March 2026 - Bookings Open & Deposit Due by the end of March.
- Deposit will be $1650 pp
- Bookings taken via web portal
March 29th - Bookings close.
May 2026 - Second Payment Due
July 2026 - Final Payment Due
What happens next?
You will need 6 months validity when we enter Japan, so get onto applying for or renewing your Passport.
