KJazz Trip to Japan
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Jazz in Japan with KJazz
October 14-24, 2026
Reserve your space today. Call 206-842-9775 or visit www.earthboundexpeditions.com
Join José Rizo, this October for an unforgettable jazz adventure in Japan! Together, we’ll explore one of the world’s most vibrant jazz cultures, with exclusive performances, insider access, and curated experiences that bring Japan’s music scene to life. With guidance from author Michael Pronko, we’ll visit the country’s most celebrated jazz venues and meet talented musicians along the way. Our journey also celebrates Japan’s culture, cuisine, and legendary drinking traditions, from sake to whisky and shochu. We’ll be anchored in Tokyo and Kyoto, with a visit to the historic canal town of Kurashiki, while traveling comfortably by Shinkansen bullet train. With a pace that lets you truly listen, explore, and absorb, this is more than a tour; it’s a deep dive into Japan’s devotion to jazz.
INCLCUDED: YOUR JOURNEY
- Travel with José Rizo, your KJazz host
- 4 Nights in Tokyo: Japan's Breathtaking Capital and Legendary Jazz Scene.
- 3 Nights in Kurashiki: Historic Canals, Gateway to Hiroshima & Naoshima Art Island.
- 3 Nights in Kyoto: Japan's Cultural Heart With an Evening of Jazz in Osaka.
- Ten nights, 4-star hotel accommodations
- Daily breakfast + 7 lunches + 8 dinners
- Jazz program curated by Michael Pronko, author of "Jazz in Japan"
- Japanese whisky, sake, and spirits tastings
- Traditional tea ceremony experience
- All ground transportation, including Shinkansen bullet trains
- English-speaking Japanese tour guide
Trip Facts
11 Days / 10 Nights (land)
From $8,350 per person, double occupancy
$1,975 Single Supplement (Waived if a roommate is found)
Trip Begins: Tokyo, Japan October 14, 2026
Trip Ends: Kyoto, Japan October 24, 2026
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Getting There
Depart USA for Tokyo, Japan no later than October 13, 2026
ZipAir offers low-cost business-class tickets from LA and SF
Note: Airport transfers are included on the day the tour begins.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!
Reservations and Deposits: A $1,000 per-person deposit is required to confirm your space on this journey. You can make a credit card deposit online or by phone. Deposits are refundable, minus a $250 per person cancellation fee, for 60 days from the processing date or 90 days prior to departure, whichever comes first. Deposits made 90 days before a trip departure are not refundable. The final payment is also non-refundable, so we strongly urge guests to purchase travel insurance.
Not Included: International airline tickets, alcoholic beverages, room service, gratuities for hotel staff, travel insurance, meals not listed in the brochure, and any activities or items not listed in your itinerary.
Physical Requirements: It is the responsibility of each guest to be aware of their physical abilities or limitations and to be in sufficient good health to undertake the trip. Click here to read “Is an Earthbound trip right for you?” or call the Earthbound office for more details.
Travel Insurance: International airline tickets, alcoholic beverages, room service, gratuities for hotel staff, travel insurance, meals not listed in the brochure, and any activities or items not listed in your itinerary.
Events and Hosted Journeys: If a planned event is cancelled for any reason, another event will be included in its place. This is not a cause for a refund. Events are subject to change. Also, if a host or special guest is unable to attend as planned, Earthbound Expeditions will do its utmost to find a replacement host with similar interests, talents, and expertise. A host's inability to participate in a tour is not grounds for a full or partial refund. Click here to read the full terms and conditions.
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Reserve your space today. Call 206-842-9775 or visit www.earthboundexpeditions.com
