Omoikiri Budo kai Japan tour 2027
The BUDO Road Trip
Hosted by Omoikiri Budokai & JP Tours
(proposed dates) March 17th to 25th 2027
2027 Budo Journey
Join Kyoshi Jason on a Budo and Cultural experience.
Join us on a martial arts adventure across Japan, blending Budo with cultural exploration. The Omoikiri Budo Road Trip takes us from the historic heart of Kyoto, through Nagoya and Shizuoka, and finally into vibrant Tokyo.
Together, we’ll train in traditional dojos, immerse ourselves in samurai history, and experience the sights, tastes, and spirit of Japan, together as a Dojo community.
Enjoy and experience culture and training with your Dojo community.
Create memories that will stay with you forever…
City - by - City Itinerary
Arrive Kyoto - 3 nights
Arrive at Osaka International Airport and transfer directly to Kyoto by bus
2 karate sessions in Kyoto, with more to be announced.
Explore: Samurai & Ninja Museum, Inari shrine, Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Day trip: Visit Himeji and its world-famous castle, and Nara’s giant Buddha.
From Kyoto to Nagoya - 1 night
Visit the Sekigahara Museum, dedicated to one of Japan’s most important samurai battles
The battle at Sekigahara was the beginning of the Tokugawa Shogunate, a period of time in Japan which forged the Budo spirit and sculpture the Martial Arts.
We will also have time to explore Nagoya castle and gardens.
Nagoya to Kakegawa - 1 night
Experience Japan’s finest tea culture with a local tea experience
Enjoy the scenery and slower pace of Shizuoka before moving on to Tokyo
Kacho-en Bird & Flower Park
A unique attraction where you walk among tropical birds, owls, flamingos, and seasonal flowers.
Hands-on, very popular with both kids and adults.
Kasahara Kannon Temple
Peaceful temple surrounded by nature, good for a quiet visit.
Kakegawa to Tokyo - 3 nights
Karate training and sightseeing in Japan’s capital
Highlights can include traditional gardens, modern cityscapes, and cultural districts
One free day: Explore Tokyo at your own pace — or take the family to Disneyland!
Your Curated Japan Tour Experience Includes:
Every element of this tour has been expertly curated in consultation with Kyoshi Jason; so that you can have a unique and authentic experience without having to lift a finger, just punch…
●Return flights - Cathay Pacific
●Airport transfers - in japan
●3 nights accommodation Kyoto - inc breakfast
●1 night accommodation Nagoya - inc breakfast
●1 night accommodation Kakegawa - inc breakfast
●3 nights accommodation Tokyo – inc breakfast
●5 day JR West rail pass
●New JaPan Made Karate Gi (uniform) Hayate brand
●Luggage transfers! - (the best invention, ever)
●All training sessions
●JTB Support and personalised App
●On the ground tour guide (Me)
Lunches, allowing you to explore and enjoy local dining at your leisure
Drinks with meals, snacks, and other personal purchases
Entry to any museums, temples, or attractions not listed in the itinerary
Comprehensive travel insurance (required for all participants)
Not Included in Your Journey
Investment in Your Journey
Kyoshi Jason and the JP Tours team would encourage you to register your interest in attending our Dojo’s first Group Japan Tour for 2027.
By registering your interest you will be kept in the loop easier for Tour updates & developments. Your registration will also help us accurately price the tour.
Omoikiri Budo Kai, Budo Road trip - What happens next?
*if you are even thinking about participating, get onto your passport info now. You need to have min 6 months validity upon arrival in Japan.
TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN and then Train some more.
We cover some distance on tour, and there is a heap of training, not always on mat’s. So the more prepared you can be the more fun we’ll all have together.
NOW!- expressions of interest via website, closing Sept 30.
March ‘26 - Bookings will open and deposit due (the dep is normally around $1600 p.p) Bookings will be via a web portal
July ‘26 - Airfare component balance due
Oct ‘26 - Final payment due
Kyoshi Jason will organise heaps of activities leading up to the trip to help get you all set.
Please speak with Kyoshi if you have any questions
Or please reach out to Sensei Craig Catania from JP Tours, by clicking the email link on this page.
