Japan Football Tours · For Youth Clubs & Academies

Bring your team to Japan.

Friendly matches with J-League academies and national-level high schools, joint training, and a J-League matchday — with every detail of your tour arranged on the ground, in English.

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5-10 days
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J-League
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MATCHES · STAY · MEALS · TRANSPORT

StayDream Group arranges football tours in Japan for overseas youth clubs and academies. A typical tour runs 5-10 days and combines friendly matches against Japanese academies, high schools or local clubs with joint training, a J-League matchday and cultural experiences — with accommodation, transport, meals and English-speaking support fully arranged.

Why Japan

The most respected development environment in Asia

Test your team against the "Japan Way"

Japanese youth football is known worldwide for technique, discipline and game intelligence. Matches here show your players a style they will not meet at home.

A footballing nation on the rise

World Cup regulars, a thriving J-League, and players moving to Europe's top clubs every season — Japan is where Asian football is being defined.

Safe, clean, reliable

One of the safest countries in the world, with punctual transport and world-class facilities. Ideal conditions for travelling with a youth squad.

What your tour includes

One partner. The whole tour.

Friendly matches

Against J-League club academies, national-level high schools or strong local clubs — matched to your age group and level.

Joint training sessions

Train alongside Japanese teams and experience their sessions from the inside.

J-League matchday

Take your squad to a professional J-League match — atmosphere, fan culture, and top-level football.

Accommodation & meals

Team-friendly hotels and menus planned around your squad — including halal-friendly and vegetarian needs.

All transport

Airport transfers and every transfer between hotel, training and matches, arranged and scheduled.

On-the-ground support

English-speaking support with your team throughout the tour — logistics, communication and daily needs.

Sample itinerary

Seven days in Japan — a typical shape

Day 1

Arrival & welcome

Airport pick-up, transfer to the team hotel, light recovery session and tour briefing.

Day 2

Training + city experience

Morning training at a local facility; afternoon cultural experience in the city.

Day 3

Friendly match #1

Match against a strong local club or high school team.

Day 4

Joint training with a Japanese team

Train side-by-side with a Japanese academy and exchange sessions.

Day 5

J-League matchday

Attend a professional J-League match with the squad.

Day 6

Friendly match #2

Match against a J-League academy or national-level high school (subject to review).

Day 7

Free morning & departure

Souvenirs and sightseeing, then airport transfer and departure.

Who leads your tour

Built by someone who grew up inside both systems

Rui Miyagawa, founder of StayDream Group

Rui Miyagawa — Founder, StayDream Group

  • Developed for six years (ages 10-16) in Atletico Madrid's youth football environment
  • Played for Ryutsu Keizai University Kashiwa High School — one of Japan's national-level football schools — then Keio University, before playing professionally in Spain
  • Has placed 13 players into professional contracts and arranged individual placements at a J1 club academy
  • Knows Japanese youth football from the inside — the clubs, the coaches, and how to open their doors for your team
Tour briefing room session with international players and staff Group photo on the pitch under floodlights after training

Match opponents

Opponents matched to your level

J-League club academies
Youth teams of professional J-League clubs — the highest level of Japanese youth football.SUBJECT TO REVIEW
National-level high schools
Japan's famous football high schools, competing in national championships and Premier/Prince leagues.SUBJECT TO REVIEW
Strong local clubs
Well-coached regional clubs across all age groups — competitive matches, flexible scheduling.OPEN

For J-League academies and national-level high schools, hosts review each visiting team (recent match footage and team profile) before confirming fixtures.

FAQ

Questions coaches ask us

Who can we play against?

We arrange friendlies with J-League club academies, national-level high schools and strong local clubs, depending on your age group and level. J-League academies and top high schools review each visiting team before confirming.

How long is a typical tour, and what does it cost?

Most tours run 5-10 days. Pricing depends on group size, season, match programme and accommodation level, so every tour is quoted individually — send us your team profile and preferred dates.

Can you handle halal, vegetarian and other dietary needs?

Yes. We plan restaurants and menus around your squad, including halal-friendly and vegetarian options, with English-speaking support on the ground every day.

When is the best time to tour?

Japanese teams play all year round. Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) have the best weather; summer aligns with Japanese school holidays and is also popular.

Request a quote

Tell us about your team.
We'll build the tour.

Share your club, age group, squad size and preferred dates. We'll come back with a tailored itinerary and quote — usually within 3 business days.

Prefer email or WhatsApp?
contact@staydreamgroup.com · WhatsApp +81 80-3481-9710