Peachtree Fam,

6 months and counting! . . .

Here’s another peek at our Japan trip, January 2026, additional hotel details below –

2026 Japan Itinerary*

*The total cost for this itinerary will likely be around +/- $3,500 per person.

Of course, anyone can stray from this itinerary – before, during or after!

1/12     TO TOKYO [Current seasonal airfare ranges from U.S. $800 to $1,500]

1/13     Tokyo

1/14     Tokyo AM: Hombu Dojo / PM: Asakusa & Senso Temple

1/15     Tokyo AM: Hombu Dojo / PM: Meiji Shrine / Sumo

1/16     Tokyo AM: Hombu Dojo / PM: FREE*

*Currently researching an option for an onsen (hot spring) visit in Tokyo

1/17     TO KYOTO [Current seasonal bullet train fare ranges from $200 to $300]

1/18     Kyoto AM: Aikido Kyoto / PM: Nijo Castle & Kinkaku Temple

1/19     Kyoto AM: Aikido Kyoto / PM: Kiyomizu Temple & Fushimi Shrine

1/20     Kyoto AM: Aikido Kyoto / PM: FREE

1/21     TO TOKYO

1/22     TO ATLANTA

Suggested Hotels in Shinjuku, Tokyo, January 13-17, 2025 (4 nights)

APA Hotel Higashi Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower (No. 323)

[Sensei’s choice 1/15-17, I’ll be checking in here from another hotel after USAF business]

  From $100/night

APA Hotel Shinjuku Kabukicho Tower

  From $96/night

Via Inn Shinjuku

  From $75/night

Book And Bed Tokyo Shinjuku

  From $49/night.  (bank bed)

Suggested Hotels in Kyoto, January 17-21, 2025 (4 nights)

Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

[Sensei’s choice]

  From $86/night

Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto

   From $75/night

Hotel Grand Bach Kyoto Select

  From $77/night

Hotel Rings Kyoto near Nishiki market

  From $96/night

Suggested Hotel Last Night in Tokyo, January 21, 2025 (1 night)

Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

  From $175

[Sensei’s choice for convenience, last-minute shopping, dining – it’s @ the airport!]

Booking.com prices as of July 10, 2025. These are just examples. There are many more options with similar price ranges, good ratings, and decent locations.

See you on the tatami in Japan!