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Martial Arts Trip to Japan

Join this martial arts adventure in Japan which includes seminars with Shinya Aoki and Igor Tanabe, a visit to a Sumo-beya and a good mix of history and culture. The 9 days in Tokyo include the opportunity to take part in the Asian IBJJF Championship in Chiba, BJJ seminars and various day trips to explore the city. The following 2 days in Hiroshima include some of the city's most popular sights as well as a day trip to Miyajima. From there we travel to Kyoto for a 2 night stay with a brief stop in Osaka. We visit shrines, temples and the famous Arashiyama bamboo forest. We then finish our journey with a final evening in Tokyo before flying out the next morning. The itinerary also includes optional training at local BJJ and MMA gyms around Japan, activities such teamLab, GoKarting in Tokyo, and multiple restaurants where you can sample some of the best local cuisine.

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Tokyo

Day 1

Welcome to Tokyo!

Settle in to your accommodation in Shinagawa and explore the neighbouring area before heading to a nice Barbacoa dinner.

Shinagawa City

1. Shinagawa City

Shinagawa City, Tokyo, Japan

Shinagawa Shrine

2. Shinagawa Shrine

3-chōme-7-15 Kitashinagawa, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 140-0001, Japan

4.2
Daily: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Barbacoa Takanawa Branch

3. Barbacoa Takanawa Branch

Japan, 〒108-0074 Tokyo, Minato City, Takanawa, 4-chōme−10−18 京急ショッピングプラザウイング高輪WEST-Ⅱ 3F

4.4
Weekdays: 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM, Sat: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM, and Sun: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Musashi Koyama Onsen Shimizu Yu

4. Musashi Koyama Onsen Shimizu Yu

3-chōme-9-1 Koyama, Shinagawa City, Tokyo 142-0062, Japan

3.9
Tue-Sat: 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM and Sun: 8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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As an added option, we recommend this Onsen (Japanese hot spring) facility to wind down after your long flight. This bathhouse is quite relaxed when it comes to tattoos but they may ask you to cover larger tattoos in some cases.

Tokyo

Day 2

Yoyogi Park & teamLab Borderless

Enjoy a nice trip to the popular Yoyogi Park in Tokyo's Shibuya district. In the park you can visit one of Japan's most famous Shinto shrines, Meiji Jingu, before heading to the teamLab Borderless visual experience.

Yoyogi Park

5. Yoyogi Park

2-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0052, Japan

4.4
Meiji Jingu

6. Meiji Jingu

1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-8557, Japan

4.6
Takeshita Street

7. Takeshita Street

1-chōme-16-6 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

4.2
Cat Cafe MOFF CUTE CUBE Harajuku

8. Cat Cafe MOFF CUTE CUBE Harajuku

Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 1-chōme−7−1 CUTE CUBE HARAJUKU 3F

4.5
Daily: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Enjoy a cup of cat coffee at a cat café before heading to the teamLab visual experience!

トライフォース五反田 Tri-force Gotanda

9. トライフォース五反田 Tri-force Gotanda

Japan, 〒141-0031 Tokyo, Shinagawa City, Nishigotanda, 8-chōme−6−22 ルミネ五反田 102

4.8
Mon-Tue: 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM, Wed: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Thu: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Fri: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM, and Sat-Sun: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Optional BJJ training sessions as a drop-in guest. Usually around 2-3,000 JPY per person.

Fight Base Toritsudai

10. Fight Base Toritsudai

Japan, 〒152-0031 Tokyo, Meguro City, Nakane, 2-chōme−4−17 GSハイム都立大102

4.9
Mon-Thu: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Fri: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sat: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, and Sun: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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Optional MMA/BJJ training session at Fight Base Toritsuday with Shoko Sato, ONE Champion. Drop-in fee is usually around 3,000 JPY.

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

11. Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu

1-chōme-13-11 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan

4.3
Daily: 11:30 AM - 3:30 AM
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THE KILL BILL RESTAURANT!! Very good for group outings. Just make sure to book well in advance.

Tokyo

Day 3

First BJJ Seminar (Igor Tanabe) & Shibuya

Join a BJJ seminar in Yokohama with Igor Tanabe, the Fat Ninja. This session will focus on Gi-training. After the seminar, we head to Shibuya to see one of Tokyo's most iconic attractions, the Shibuya Crossing. End the day with traditional Japanese karaoke or costume-wearing GoKarts!

CARPE DIEM YOKOHAMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU カルペディエム横浜 ブラジリアン柔術

12. CARPE DIEM YOKOHAMA BRAZILIAN JIU JITSU カルペディエム横浜 ブラジリアン柔術

Japan, 〒224-0037 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Tsuzuki Ward, Chigasakiminami, 4-chōme−1−36 フラワーウッド2

5.0
Mon-Fri: 3:30 PM - 10:00 PM and Sat-Sun: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Location of Igor Tanabe seminar. Timing: 12:00-14:00.

Shibuya Crossing

13. Shibuya Crossing

21 Udagawacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0042, Japan

4.5
Cat Street

14. Cat Street

Cat St, 3-chōme-18 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Omotesando Hills

15. Omotesando Hills

4-chōme-12-10 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

4.0
Daily: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Big Echo Karaoke

16. Big Echo Karaoke

Japan, 〒150-0022 Tokyo, Shibuya, Ebisuminami, 1-chōme−14−15 ラ・レンヌ恵比寿 2F

3.3
Mon-Wed: 2:00 PM - 5:00 AM, Thu-Fri: 2:00 PM - 7:00 AM, and Sat-Sun: 11:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Akiba Kart Shibuya

17. Akiba Kart Shibuya

4-chōme-12-1 Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0011, Japan

4.9
Daily: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tonkatsu Maisen - Shibuya Tokyu Food Show

18. Tonkatsu Maisen - Shibuya Tokyu Food Show

Japan, 〒150-0043 Tokyo, Shibuya, Dōgenzaka, 1丁目12−1

3.6
Daily: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Deep-fried pork and chicken to refill after a long sweaty day!

Tokyo

Day 4

Second BJJ Seminar (Shinya Aoki) & Ginza

We start the day in Ginza, one of Tokyo's nicest neighbourhoods before heading to the Imperial Palace. In the afternoon we join a BJJ seminar with Shinya Aoki focusing on No-Gi.

Imperial Palace

19. Imperial Palace

1-1 Chiyoda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-8111, Japan

4.4
Tokyo Station

20. Tokyo Station

1 Chome Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-0005, Japan

4.2
Nihonbashi

21. Nihonbashi

Nihonbashi, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0027, Japan

Setagaya City

22. Setagaya City

Setagaya City, Tokyo, Japan

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Shinya Aoki seminar will be held at Lotus Setagaya in Setagaya City. Approx. 1 hour from Tokyo Station via local train.

Ninja Tokyo

23. Ninja Tokyo

Japan, 〒100-0004 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Ōtemachi, 2-chōme−2−1 新大手町ビル地下1階

4.5
Mon-Sat: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Optional group dinner at the famous Akasaka Ninja Restaurant where you literally don't see the waiters...

Tokyo

Day 5

IBJJF #1 / Asakusa & Sky Tree

Day 1 of the IBJJF competition at the Chiba Port Arena. For those not competing we recommend visiting Asakusa for beautiful shrines and temples, a fun shopping street and the majestic Tokyo Sky Tree.

Chiba Port Arena

24. Chiba Port Arena

1-20 Tonyachō, Chuo Ward, Chiba, 260-0025, Japan

3.8
Tue-Sun: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Asakusa

25. Asakusa

Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Kaminarimon Gate

26. Kaminarimon Gate

2-chōme-3-1 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

4.5
Tokyo Skytree

27. Tokyo Skytree

1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan

4.4
Weekdays: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM and Sat-Sun: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
トライフォース五反田 Tri-force Gotanda

28. トライフォース五反田 Tri-force Gotanda

Japan, 〒141-0031 Tokyo, Shinagawa City, Nishigotanda, 8-chōme−6−22 ルミネ五反田 102

4.8
Mon-Tue: 5:45 PM - 11:00 PM, Wed: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Thu: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Fri: 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM, and Sat-Sun: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Optional BJJ training sessions as a drop-in guest. Usually around 2-3,000 JPY per person.

Tokyo

Day 6

IBJJF #2 / Kamakura day-trip / Tsukiji & Shinjuku

Day 2 of the IBJJF competition at the Chiba Port Arena. For those not competing we recommend taking a day trip just south of Tokyo to the historic town of Kamakura.

Chiba Port Arena

29. Chiba Port Arena

1-20 Tonyachō, Chuo Ward, Chiba, 260-0025, Japan

3.8
Tue-Sun: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Kotoku-in

30. Kotoku-in

4-chōme-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0016, Japan

4.4
Daily: 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Shichirigahama Beach

31. Shichirigahama Beach

Japan, 〒248-0026 Kanagawa, Kamakura, Shichirigahamahigashi, 2-chōme−1, 七里ガ浜

4.7
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If you simply can't get enough exercise and feel like hitting the waves - this beach offers pretty good relaxed surfing with the option to rent surf boards. Also, July in Japan is super hot so this is a good chance to cool down.

Tsukiji Fish Market 3-Hour Walking Food Tour in Tokyo

32. Tsukiji Fish Market 3-Hour Walking Food Tour in Tokyo

Tokyo

3 hours
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If you can't make it all the way to Kamakura but still want to experience some great culture and cuisine we recommend heading to Tsukiji fish market for some of the freshest seafood in the world.

Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour with Local Guide

33. Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping Tour with Local Guide

Tokyo

2 hours and 30 minutes
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Shinjuku's Golden Gai is a small neighbourhood with hundreds of tiny bars and restaurants - a great place to grab a drink or two, or three...

New York Bar

34. New York Bar

パークハイアット東京, 52階, 3-chōme-7-1-2 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 163-1055, Japan

4.4
Daily: 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Ever seen the movie Lost in Translation?

Tokyo

Day 7

IBJJF #3 / Ueno & Arakawa

Day 3 of the IBJJF competition at the Chiba Port Arena. For those not competing we recommend visiting Ueno and the Arakawa district of East Tokyo.

Chiba Port Arena

35. Chiba Port Arena

1-20 Tonyachō, Chuo Ward, Chiba, 260-0025, Japan

3.8
Tue-Sun: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Joyful Minowa Shopping Street

36. Joyful Minowa Shopping Street

1-chōme-19-1 Minamisenju, Arakawa City, Tokyo 116-0003, Japan

3.8
Daily: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Ueno Park

37. Ueno Park

4 Uenokoen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

4.4
Daily: 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

38. Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum

8-36 Uenokōen, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0007, Japan

4.3
Tue-Sun: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Yanaka Ginza

39. Yanaka Ginza

3-chōme-13-1 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

4.1
Tennōji Temple

40. Tennōji Temple

7-chōme-14-8 Yanaka, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0001, Japan

4.3
Daily: 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
今成柔術 Imanari Jiu Jitsu

41. 今成柔術 Imanari Jiu Jitsu

Japan, 〒160-0006 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Funamachi, 8−4 YKB舟町 B1

5.0
Mon: 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM, Tue-Fri: 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM, Sat: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM, and Sun: 9:00 AM - 11:10 AM
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Optional BJJ training at Imanari Jiu Jitsu for those not competing on this day.

Tokyo

Day 8

IBJJF #4 / Roppongi & Tokyo Tower

Day 4 of the IBJJF competition at the Chiba Port Arena. For those not competing we recommend visiting Roppongi as well as the Tokyo TV Tower.

Chiba Port Arena

42. Chiba Port Arena

1-20 Tonyachō, Chuo Ward, Chiba, 260-0025, Japan

3.8
Tue-Sun: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Roppongi

43. Roppongi

Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0032, Japan

Mori Art Museum

44. Mori Art Museum

Japan, 〒106-6150 Tokyo, Minato City, Roppongi, 6-chōme−10−1 Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 53階

4.3
Mon: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Tue: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and Wed-Sun: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The National Art Center, Tokyo

45. The National Art Center, Tokyo

7-chōme-22-2 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo 106-8558, Japan

4.4
Mon-Thu: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Fri-Sat: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM, and Sun: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tokyo Tower

46. Tokyo Tower

4-chōme-2-8 Shibakōen, Minato City, Tokyo 105-0011, Japan

4.5
Daily: 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
teamLab Planets Tokyo Entry Ticket – Digital Art Museum

47. teamLab Planets Tokyo Entry Ticket – Digital Art Museum

Tokyo

2 hours
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Optional visit to one of the most popular attractions in Tokyo - teamLab.

Tokyo

Day 9

IBJJF #5 / Ebisu & Daikanyama / Kodokan

Day 5 of the IBJJF competition at the Chiba Port Arena. For those not competing we recommend to either visit Ebisu and Daikanyama or take a tour of Japan's Kodokan Judo Institute.

Chiba Port Arena

48. Chiba Port Arena

1-20 Tonyachō, Chuo Ward, Chiba, 260-0025, Japan

3.8
Tue-Sun: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Ebisu

49. Ebisu

Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0013, Japan

Daikanyamacho

50. Daikanyamacho

Daikanyamacho, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0034, Japan

Kōdōkan

51. Kōdōkan

1-chōme-16-30 Kasuga, Bunkyo City, Tokyo 112-0003, Japan

4.4
Weekdays: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Sat: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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