2026 JAPAN ITINERARY - UPDATE
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M 1/12 Depart Atlanta
T 1/13 Arrive Tokyo
W 1/14 6a Hombu Dojo training (1 class & photo with Doshu)
Everyone meet at Hombu by 6 AM, no exceptions for late arrivals
11a ASAKUSA: Senso Temple & Shopping

W 1/14 2p FREE
TBA GROUP DINNER
T* 1/15 6a Hombu Dojo training (2 classes & instructor photos)
Everyone meet at Hombu by 6 AM, no exceptions for late arrivals
11a YOYOGI PARK: Meiji Shrine

T* 1/15 2p FREE
*[TOKYO SUMO TBA]
F 1/16 FREE
[Takashimaya Dept. St. near Shinjuku Station, excellent shopping for all]
S 1/17 Depart Tokyo / Arrive Kyoto
S* 1/18 11a KINKAKU Temple & NIJO Castle


S* 1/18 2p FREE
M* 1/19 6a Sandokai Dojo training (Group I, 1 class & group photo)
Group I meet at Sandokai by 6 AM, no exceptions for late arrivals
11a KIYOMIZU Temple (& Shopping) & FUSHIMI Shrine


2p FREE
T* 1/20 8a Sandokai Dojo training (Group II, 1 class & group photo)
Group II meet at Sandokai by 7:30 AM, no exceptions for late arrivals
FREE [Nara, an excellent day trip]

*[KYOTO GROUP DINNER NIGHT TBA]
W 1/21 Depart Kyoto / Arrive Tokyo
[Villa Fontaine Haneda Airport Hotel, bathing, dining and shopping]
T 1/22 Depart Tokyo / Arrive Atlanta



I have a couple day trips tentatively pencilled in for those who are there and free!
1/12 day trip to Kamakura to see Kotoku-in and enjoy local seafood fare.
Possibly 1/20, day trip to Kanazawa to see the castle and samurai homes