Description
Hokkaido Horizons
Sep 2026 | Jun 2027
(Private Groups Only)
Join us for a 10 day pickleball adventure across the Northern island of Japan!
Discover Pickleball Trips Hokkaido—where world-class pickleball meets the soul of Japan’s northern island. Surrounded by breathtaking Japanese mountains, you’ll enjoy elite instruction and unforgettable play alongside local players, many of whom may join us for dinner and meaningful cultural exchange. From fresh seafood and iconic ramen to immersive cultural moments, our journey includes must-see stops in historic Hakodate and vibrant Sapporo. It’s pickleball, culture, and cuisine woven into one extraordinary adventure.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 9 nights at standard accommodations
- All meals excluding 3 dinners and 4 lunches
- All activities including, tours, entrance fees, pickleball clinics, and domestic transportation within Japan
EXTRAS
- Airfare to/from Haneda Int’l Airport (HND), or Narita Int’l Airport (NRT)
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Travel insurance, medical coverage, etc.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel Nikko Narita is an upscale, airport-edge hotel a short drive from Narita International Airport. It offers well-appointed rooms, a range of on-site dining options (Japanese and Western), meeting and wellness facilities, and convenient airport shuttle service. With warm Japanese hospitality and easy access to Naritasan Shinshoji Temple and Narita’s historic streets, it’s an ideal base for pre- or post-flight stays on our tours.
Rusutsu Resort Hotel & Convention
Rusutsu Resort makes excellent use of Hokkaido’s abundant nature to promote the health of our visitors. In an environment surrounded by nature, you can refresh your body and mind with delicious meals, exercise, hot springs, and saunas. You can relieve your daily stress and enjoy a healthy resort lifestyle.
| Day | Activity |
| Day 1 | ARRIVAL IN JAPAN
*Due to the time difference, travelers from North America will likely need to depart the previous day to arrive on the designated start date. |
| Day 2 | TRANSFER TO HAKODATE ON SHINKANSEN, HAKODATE ROPEWAY
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| Day 3 | FREE MORNING, PLAY WITH LOCALS
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| Day 4 | TRANSFER TO RUSUTSU, PBT CLINIC #1
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| Day 5 | PBT CLINIC #2, OPTIONAL REC PLAY IN RUSUTSU
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| Day 6 | REC PLAY WITH LOCALS, GROUP ACTIVITY TBD
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| Day 7 | TRANSFER TO SAPPORO, PBT CLINIC #3
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| Day 8 | ROYCE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, PICKLEBALL WITH LOCALS
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| Day 9 | EXPLORE OTARU/SAPPORO
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| Day 10 | DEPARTURE
Itineraries are subject to modification due to unforeseen circumstances, cancellations, new travel restrictions, etc. You will receive updated versions after registering for a tour. |
Daniel Moore
Aug 30th – Sep 8th | Sep 13 – 22nd
Naoya Nishimura
Aug 30th – Sep 8th | Sep 13 – 22nd
| CANCELLATION | REFUND AMOUNT |
| 91+ Days Prior to Start Date | Full Refund Minus 20% Nonrefundable Deposit* |
| 61 ~ 90 Days Prior to Start Date | 50% Refund of Total Trip Cost |
| 31 ~ 60 Days Prior to Start Date | 25% Refund of Total Trip Cost |
| 0 ~ 30 Days Prior to Start Date | None (20% Deposit Transferable) |
We strongly encourage all travelers to invest in travel insurance to both minimize your financial risks of traveling and provide you with peace of mind to fully enjoy the your trip. Travel insurance can provide many helpful resources including refunds or assistance for any of the following situations that may arise before or during a trip:
- You need to cancel your participation on the tour
- You need to cancel or change a flight
- Lost baggage during the trip
- Stolen items during the trip
- Medical costs during the trip
We suggest you talk to your insurance provider to ask about the travel insurance plans available to you. You can also compare policies online. Here are two well-known travel insurance providers to consider:
Travelex Travel Insurance
Travel Guard
You can also use InsureMyTrip.com to compare multiple companies’ plans.
