Japan Tournament & Travel Itinerary (Sep 7‑12 2025)

Day 1: Departure & Arrival in Tokyo

Morning: Pack and complete check‑in for Air India AI 2983 (PNQ → DEL). Arrive at Pune airport by 12:55 IST for the 3‑hour pre‑flight window.

Afternoon: Fly to New Delhi, arriving at 18:20 IST. Navigate the terminal change and enjoy a brief rest before the next leg.

Evening: Board Air India AI 358 (DEL → HND) at 20:00 IST and land in Tokyo at 07:55 JST (Sep 8). Tournament organisers will pick you up and transfer you to Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba for check‑in.

Day 2: Player Classification – Sep 8

Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, head to Higashin Arena (Sumida City Gymnasium) for the opening classification session.

Afternoon: Continue classification matches; collect your new international classification card from the organisers.

Evening: Return to the hotel, unwind with a stroll along Odaiba waterfront and enjoy dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Day 3: Player Classification – Sep 9

Morning: Resume classification matches at Higashin Arena, focusing on final rankings.

Afternoon: Attend a brief workshop on tournament regulations and sportsmanship, followed by a light lunch.

Evening: Explore the Tokyo Skytree area and dine at a local izakaya before returning to the hotel.

Day 4: Singles Tournament – Sep 10

Morning: Warm‑up and strategy session at the hotel gym, then head to Higashin Arena for the first round of singles matches.

Afternoon: Compete in quarter‑finals; spectators can watch from the arena’s main stands.

Evening: Celebrate the day’s results at the tournament’s social gathering, featuring Japanese cuisine and networking.

Day 5: Singles Tournament – Sep 11

Morning: Semi‑final matches at Higashin Arena, with players receiving brief media interviews.

Afternoon: Finals and award ceremony; collect trophies and the official tournament certificate.

Evening: Farewell dinner organized by the hosts, offering a chance to reflect on the competition and plan future collaborations.

Day 6: Return Journey

Morning: Check out of Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba and transfer to Tokyo Haneda for departure.

Afternoon: Fly Air India AI 357 (HND → DEL) leaving at 11:50 JST, arriving in New Delhi at 16:55 IST. Go through customs, collect baggage, and enjoy a short layover.

Evening: Board Air India AI 2978 (DEL → PNQ) at 19:15 IST, arriving back in Pune at 21:15 IST, concluding the trip.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Air India AI 2983 (PNQ → DEL) – 2 h 25 m – $200
• Layover in New Delhi (first leg) – 1 h 40 m – $0
• Air India AI 358 (DEL → HND) – 8 h 25 m – $700
• Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba (5 nights) – 120 h – $1,500
• Airport transfers (Tokyo & Delhi) – 4 h – $100
• Higashin Arena (classification & tournament) – 30 h – $300 (venue fees & meals)
• Air India AI 357 (HND → DEL) – 8 h 35 m – $700
• Air India AI 2978 (DEL → PNQ) – 2 h – $200
• Meals & incidentals – 48 h – $300
• Total Estimated Cost: $4,000

Tips

If you need to shorten the trip, you could skip the optional evening social events and allocate only one day for classification (combining Sep 8‑9). To extend your stay, consider adding a day after the tournament to explore Tokyo’s neighborhoods such as Shibuya, Asakusa, and the nearby hot‑spring area of Odaiba, which would add roughly $150‑$200 per extra night for accommodation and meals.