Welcome to 2027.
Today, we are proud to announce our full lineup of trips for 2027 is online and open for signups!
It’s a schedule for everyone, and a whole lot of your favorites are back on the menu! They include our popular journeys to fire flinging snow festivals, float-lined Kyoto streets, and beachside fireworks. There’s a deep dive into the best of Kyushu and a massive menu of goodies from the north. There’s a discounted jaunt through the land of ramen and the chance to gaze at Japan’s early-blooming cherry blossoms. There’s even a breathtaking rail trip along the coast and a slow-paced, chill journey to rural hot springs and intriguing villages.
We’re also honored to be working with our friends at Sake Secret and Anime News Network to bring you a budget-friendly journey for Sake lovers and an exclusive visit to an Anime studio!
The full list of trips is below, but first: we have a special offer to tell you about. Alumni: this one is for you.
Share your alumni discount!
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Share your alumni discount! 💴
BRING A FRIEND.
SHARE YOUR ALUMNI DISCOUNT.
SAVE MORE.
We’ll cut to the chase: here’s how this new discount works. If you are an alumni:
You sign up for any 2027 trip.
You bring a friend who has never traveled with PacSet before.
They also get $200 off their final payment AND
You get an extra $100 in addition to the $200 off you already get for each person, up to three people.
THE FINE PRINT & DETAILS
We’re currently running a ton of brand new promotions to spread the word about PacSet and why we are awesome. However, we wouldn’t really exist without the support of our alumni, which is what this promo is all about.
If you’re a PacSet alumni, you sign up for any trip and bring a friend. They get your alumni discount ($200 off) PLUS you get an extra $100 off. Bring one friend = they save $200, you save $300. Bring three friends = they all save $200, and you save $500.
A few notes about this discount:
Valid ONLY for trips departing in 2027; this deal does NOT apply to 2026 or 2028 trips.
This discount lasts until the final deadline for the last 2027 trip: September 27, 2027.
This discount cannot be combined with other discounts for the alumni or their friends.
Alumni must be on the trip with their friends to receive the larger discount.
If you want to bring more than three people, contact us after signing up.
All discounts are taken off the final payment, not the initial deposit.
Questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll do our best to answer any questions you may have. On to the list of trips!
THE PACSET 2027 SCHEDULE
FIRE AND ICE • February 3/4-17
Five winter festivals, a luxury resort, and local specialties highlight one of our best-reviewed trips!
February 4/5* - 17, 2027
SAPPORO • LAKE SHIKOTSU • HAKODATE • AOMORI • KAKUNODATE • YOKOTE • TOKYO
⛄️ Go to Sapporo Snow Festival and FOUR more friendly local winter festivals!
♨️ Spend two nights in a fancy, five-star hot spring resort
🍎 Sample local flavors from fresh scallops and crab to pies, unique cocktails, and life-changing desserts
🏯 Visit fortresses, Meiji-era landmarks, and some of Japan’s most breathtaking natural scenery
$4,695
BEST OF THE WEST • February 18/19-28
Explore (and eat the food of) Fukuoka and Hiroshima, plus visit a river-filled cave and an old castle town on the coast full of history and calming waters.
Feb. 19* - 28, 2027
FUKUOKA • KITAKYUSHU • HAGI ONSEN • HIROSHIMA • IWAKUNI
🍜 Taste unique cuisine and explore ancient history
♨️ Unwind at an onsen in a historic castle town
⛩️ See the famous floating shrine and Kintaikyo Bridge
🏞️ Explore a scenic cave for an unforgettable adventure
~$3,495
SETO SEASIDER • February 27/28 - March 8
From panoramic castle views to seaside train cruises, you’ll travel from Matsuyama to Kobe, exploring and shopping old merchant towns on the way.
February 28* - March 8, 2027
MATSUYAMA • DOGO ONSEN • KURASHIKI • OKAYAMA • KOBE
🏙️ Explore unique and iconic cities
🥩 Savor Kobe beef on a scenic cruise
🎃 See Yayoi Kusama’s famous pumpkins on Naoshima Art Island
♨️ Unwind in the Dogo Onsen hot springs and gardens
~$3,295
SPRING SPECIAL • March 9/10-19
Catch some of Japan’s earliest cherry blossoms and the best of Kyoto and Osaka on a journey that captures the electric side (and slow side) of Japan in the spring.
March 9/10* - 19, 2027
The best view of spring in Japan from, well, anywhere.
♨️ Four luxurious nights in hot spring resorts
⛩️ Explore Kyoto's classics and Osaka Castle
🌸 Catch Japan's earliest cherry blossoms and enjoy scenic views
✨ Discover the best of Japan in spring with fewer tourists around
$3,795
RURAL RELAXATION • April 8/9-22
Stay overnight in a temple, bathe in riverside springs, and make local crafts and food on a diverse, relaxing journey across Shikoku and rural Kansai.
April 8/9* - 22, 2027
KOCHI • SUSAKI • YUSUHARA • NAKATSU GORGE • IYA ONSEN • WAKI/MIMA • TOKUSHIMA • TAKAMATSU • MT. KOYA • TOTSUKAWA • SHIRAHAMA ONSEN
♨️ Immerse yourself in authentic rural Japan and hot springs
🚗 Explore hidden areas via exclusive private transport and small groups
🍲 Savor local cuisine, from grilled Bonito to temple shojin ryori
🛕 Stay in unique lodging, including a historic temple on Mt. Koya
~$4,995
KYUSHU EXPLORER • May 10/11-25
Farm, raft, hike, sip, and savor the best of what Kyushu has to offer on one of the most diverse, multi-faceted Kyushu itineraries ever created.
May 10/11* - 25, 2027
The ultimate Kyushu vacation.
⛰️ Explore caldera mountains, amazing cities, and ancient shrines
🌾 Exclusive visits to rice fields, distilleries, and restaurants
♨️ Four nights in two hot spring resorts with amazing cuisine
🌊 Ride the rapids, sail under waterfalls, and paddle by castle ruins
$4,995
BEST OF JAPAN • July 8/9-22
Experience the massive Gion Festival in Kyoto, plus the best of Tokyo, Osaka, Hiroshima, Yaizu, and more on our flagship summer journey to Japan’s most popular destinations.
July 8/9* - 22, 2027
Immerse yourself in the best Japan has to offer.
⛩️ Experience Kyoto’s biggest festival, floating shrines, and much more!
🏮 Sample sake, make soba, and try cuisine from across Japan
♨️ Two nights at a scenic hot spring resort
🏙️ Visit Tokyo, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka, and more on one trip!
$4,795
SUMMER MATSURI • August 1/2-11
Float lanterns, dance to Taiko on the beach, shop Tokyo’s urban/Anime hotspots, and enjoy three nights at a resort with hot springs during a local summer festival.
August 1/2* - 11, 2027
Celebrate Summer the way the locals do.
🎇 Float lanterns, enjoy a Taiko concert by the shore, and see beachfront fireworks!
♨️ Three nights at a luxurious hot spring resort
🏯 Explore Tokyo, Kamakura, Temple caves, TeamLab Planets, and much more
🌃 Ample free time to shop, relax – or check out another festival in Kiryu!
$4,295
TASTE OF JAPAN NORTH • Sept. 23/24 - Oct. 8
Eat your way from Niigata to Sapporo on a half urban, half rural love letter to the best traditional, modern, and fusion cuisine Japan’s north has to offer.
Sept. 23/24* - October 8, 2027
NIIGATA • SAKATA • KAKUNODATE • MORIOKA • AOMORI • HIROSAKI • HAKODATE • LAKE TOYA • SAPPORO
🍜 Two-week culinary feast across Hokkaido, Tohoku, and Joetsu
🏯 Explore a samurai town, onsen resort, and historic fortress
🍎 Indulge in sake flights, crab, ramen, and apple specialties
💎 Premium 4-star lodging, all meals, and transport included
$5,495
SAKE SECRET • October 7/8-16
Raise a glass to the ultimate journey for Sake lovers, featuring exclusive tours of four breweries and the best of Hiroshima, Okayama, Kobe, and Osaka.
October 7/8* - 16, 2027
The ultimate Japan journey for Sake lovers!
🍶 Visit four sake breweries on exclusive tours with the brewers themselves
🏯 See the Miyajima Floating Shrine, Himeji Castle, and other breathtaking sites
🏮 Experience Japan’s Izakayas and the Saijo Sake Festival with a certified Sake sommelier
🏙️ Explore the back alleys of Kurashiki, Osaka, Hiroshima, and more
$3,495
OMAKASE MINI • October 19/20-29
We interview you. You answer questions. Then we create a mystery trip around your replies that remains a mystey until you travel. No, really, that’s how it works.
October 20* - 29, 2027
Toss a little mystery into your Japan journey!
✨ Experience a customized mystery trip with unknown destinations
💸 Shorter, less expensive version of our popular Omakase journey
🎁 Itinerary is custom-tailored based on the group’s travel preferences
✅ Includes 9 nights, all transport, guides, and baggage service
$3,895
ANN IN JAPAN • November 29/30 - Dec. 12
Take an exclusive Anime studio tour and explore Anime hotspots across Japan on our Anime adventure presented in cooperation with Anime News Network!
Nov. 29/30* - Dec. 12, 2027
An Insider’s View of Japan for Anime Fans.
🎨 A VIP visit to an anime studio exclusive to this trip
🌆 Visit anime hotspots in Tokyo, Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto, and more
🏮Attend a massive festival and party with the locals
🎉 Visit a resort, a castle, and more – plus meet and greets with anime industry insiders
