• $55
    Soba Noodle Making in Matsumoto, Nagano

    $105
    Professionally guided sake journey through various kinds of sake

    From $190
    Walking Tour with Sumo wrestlers in Asakusa and Ryogoku

Rugby World Cup 2019 Japanese style

Introduction / Half and Full Day Itineraries / Overnight trip Itineraries

Introduction

If you’re a rugby fan then there’s no better excuse to visit Japan than when the World’s best rugby teams front up in September 2019. The 2019 Rugby World Cup Japan (20 September – 2 November 2019) will showcase the entire nation with 12 venues stretching from the Island of Hokkaido in the north to Kyusyu in the south. With every match that you attend you will have the opportunity to see a unique and beautiful part of this wonderful country. There is also the added advantage that late September and October is arguably the most comfortable and idyllic season to visit Japan.
Nearly all Rugby World Cup matches are played over weekends. Therefore on weekdays, you will gain insight into the many subtle and varied aspects of Japanese culture, some of which are touched on below. You can base yourself in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto or anywhere you have chosen to stay during the weekdays.

Match Schedule


What a wonderful way to experience your love of rugby and to start a love affair with Japan!


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Sample Tour Itineraries

Half or a full day tour in and out of Tokyo

Sumo
Home cooking class
Understand the Mystery of the Geisha


SUNDAY Enjoy RWC matches
MONDAYAM/PMMarvel at panoramas of sacred Mt. Fuji on Satoyama Cycling Ecotuors
 NIGHTExploring of Ginza’s backstreet in search of food and drink
TUESDAYAMWatch Sumo practice at a Tokyo sumo stable
 PMHave fun at an authentic Japanese home cooking experience
 NIGHTJapanese Michelin Elegant Dining and Geisha Performance
WEDNESDAYAM/PMIndulge on a historical Sake Brewery Tour and Tasting
 NIGHTSavour casual dinner at local restaurant followed by Robot Restaurant
THURSDAYAMLearn Sushi making with a World-class Master Sushi Chef
 PMEnjoy a traditional Tea Ceremony at a Cultural Heritage House
 NIGHTSample sake on a professionally guided sake excursion
FRIDAYAMDress up as a Samurai and join the Samurai Kembu Workshop
 PMWear Casual Kimono and walking on local streets
 NIGHTEnjoy an Evening of Elegance – Tea Room Cocktail Lounge with Kaiseki Dinner
SATURDAY Enjoy RWC matches

Sample overnight trip from Tokyo

Samurai City 'Aizuwakamatsu' and Historical 'Ouchi-juku'
Zen Meditation, Private Onsen and Trekking


DAY 1AM/PMJourney by JR Bullet and local train to Aizu Wakanatsu to visit a traditional Sake Brewery Storehouse
 PMVisit Tsuruga Castle and Sumurai District
 NIGHTStay at either temple lodging or local Japanese guest house
DAY 2AMLocal life experience
Breakfast at local home 
Immerse in a fruit picking and harvesting experience learning about local food production
 PMMove to Ochujiku and sightseeing
Return to Tokyo
DAY 1AMTrain to Nikko from Tokyo
PMLunch (Shojin cuisine – monk cuisine)
Zen Meditation at Rinnoji Temple
Move to Oku-Nikko by private vehicle
Onsen, hot spring (private use) at Onsenji Temple
Check-in at hotel
DAY 2AMTrekking in the nature of Oku-Nikko with autumn colours
PMLunch and move back to Nikko
Return to Tokyo



Get a sample itinerary taking you off the beaten track
Japan Cultural Tours will help you navigate the endless choices on offer – whether art & craft, cuisine, nature, history or custom & ritual. And of course, we also offer you the mundane but practical travel advice on how to maximize your next journey to Japan.
Download here


For help on planning your itinerary, contact us
BON VOYAGE!
Kiyoshi Matsumoto
Cross-Cultural Specialist Travel Consultant & Your Japanese Connection