KJazz Trip to Japan with Rhonda
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Jazz in Japan with KJazz
November 11-21, 2026
Reserve your space today. Call 206-842-9775 or visit www.earthboundexpeditions.com
Join Rhonda Hamilton this November for an unforgettable jazz journey through Japan. Together, we’ll explore one of the world’s most passionate and sophisticated jazz cultures, with exclusive performances, insider access, and thoughtfully curated experiences that bring Japan’s music scene vividly to life. With guidance from author Michael Pronko, we’ll step inside legendary jazz clubs, connect with extraordinary musicians, and experience firsthand the deep reverence Japan holds for this art form. Beyond the music, our adventure embraces Japan’s rich cultural traditions, remarkable cuisine, and celebrated drinking heritage, from refined sake to world-renowned whisky and distinctive shochu. We’ll be anchored in Tokyo and Kyoto, with a visit to the historic canal town of Kurashiki, traveling comfortably aboard the Shinkansen bullet train. With a pace designed to let you truly listen, explore, and absorb, this is more than a tour. It is an immersive exploration of Japan’s profound love affair with jazz.
INCLCUDED: YOUR JOURNEY
- Travel with Rhonda Hamilton, 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 November 11, 2026
Trip Ends: Kyoto, Japan November 21, 2026
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Getting There
Depart USA for Tokyo, Japan no later than November 10, 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
