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4 Star Semi-finals Tour
Package includes:
- Guaranteed official match tickets
- 4 nights' accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
- International flights, transfers and travel around Japan
Highlights
- Gullivers Tour Managers
- Welcome drinks
- Japanese speaking assistants
- Gullivers merchandise
- Exclusive Event
At a glance
Tickets
The package prices include a Category D ticket to the two semi-finals. Exact locations of the tickets will be provided to us closer to the event. Upgrades to Category B tickets are available, see the ticket package for more details.
Find out more about your tickets
Accommodation
Our featured accommodation is 4★. Hotels have a very limited supply of traditional double-bedded rooms and the cultural norm is for couples to have two separate single beds, rather than share a double bed. As such we are offering three options: twin rooms, single rooms and twin rooms with a preference for a double room.
Find out more about your hotels
Flights
We will be using a number of reputable airlines within our packages. An economy seat is included in your package as standard. Call us to discuss your preferred flight options or to enquire about upgrading your seat. Emirates are the Preferred Airline of Rugby World Cup 2019™.
Transfers
Airport and match transfers will be by coach.
Excursions
To ensure you enjoy your visit to Japan to its fullest we are offering a variety of optional excursions. We are launching our packages with the introductory tours that we feel will enhance your experience in Japan. We will be launching a second round of more optional extras later in the year.
Find out more about excursions
Merchandise
Included in the price of the tour, there will be an exclusive Gullivers merchandise pack, further details to follow.
Gullivers staff and on-site support
We work closely with our agents in Japan to ensure that we have Japanese speaking staff on site to assist us. As always with an escorted tour, you will have a Gullivers Tour Manager with you.
Cultural differences
Japan are going to be fantastic hosts and we can expect a warm welcome from the locals. There are some cultural differences that we will provide further information on to whet your appetite and to get the most enjoyment out of your trip to Japan, please see our FAQ's page.
Full itinerary
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Day 1
Departure Day
Today the adventure begins. Check in for your international flight to Japan.
Call to discuss your flight options
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Day 2
Arrival Day
Upon arrival into Japan, we will transfer you to your hotel in Tokyo Metropolitan.
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Day 3
Leisure Day + Exclusive Gullivers Event
Enjoy a day at leisure in Tokyo Metropolitan or alternatively, you have the option to book onto our guided tour of Tokyo Metropolitan, a perfect way to familiarise yourself with this fascinating metropolitan area and take in some of it's most interesting sights.
Tokyo means ‘Eastern Capital’ and is made up of a patchwork of over 1000 neighbourhoods which conjoin together to create a mega metropolis. Each district has developed it’s own personality over the years which helps to refine where you choose to explore during your short stay here.
This evening join the team for the Exclusive Gullivers Event - it's sure to be a tour highlight.
Friday 25 October 2019 Optional Excursion - Full day guided tour of Tokyo Metropolitan
This excursion includes visits to the Meiji-jingu Shrine, Tokyo Sky Tree, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Akihabara. Please see the Extras tabs for more information.
Friday 25 October 2019 – Exclusive Gullivers Event
This evening Gullivers will host an exclusive event.
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Day 4
Match Day – Semi-final one
This evening the penultimate stage of the competition begins with the first semi-final, as the winner of quarter-final one takes on the winner of quarter-final two at International Stadium Yokohama. We will transfer you out the the stadium from your hotel and return you to your hotel when the match finishes.
Semi-final one
Winner of quarter-final one v Winner of quarter-final two
- Kick off:
- 17:00
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Day 5
Match Day – Semi-final two
This evening the semi-finals continue as the winner of quarter-final three takes on the winner of quarter-final four at International Stadium Yokohama. We will transfer you to the the stadium from your hotel and return you to your hotel when the match finishes.
Semi-final two
Winner of quarter-final three v Winner of quarter-final four
- Kick off:
- 18:00
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Day 6
Departure Day
Depart Japan today to head back to the UK.
Return flight home
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Day 7
Arrive Home
It's been memorable! Today we land back into the UK and make our own journeys home with many great memories and new found friendships.
Tickets
Ticket upgrades for all matches
Ticket upgrades for both semi finals in your tour will be at the following prices, subject to availability: Category B = £500 per person for both matches. Please note that the categorisations are only a guide, not to scale and subject to change / recategorisation. Click on stadium maps to enlarge.
Semi-final one
Kick Off – 17:00
A Category D ticket is included in the package.
- Venue:
- International Stadium Yokohama
- Capacity:
- 72,327
Semi-final two
Kick Off – 18:00
A Category D ticket is included in the package.
- Venue:
- International Stadium Yokohama
- Capacity:
- 72,327
Accommodation
Tokyo Marriott Hotel, Tokyo
Just minutes from Shinagawa Station, the Tokyo Marriott Hotel offers stylish and modern accommodation in the heart of Japan’s most populated city. The hotel holds a fitness centre, as well as three restaurants: ‘Lounge and Dining G’ which serves a hearty breakfast buffet as well as American-style fare and creative cocktails, Nadaman which serves seasonal Japanese dishes, and GGGco which offers a variety of cakes and bread.
Features:
- 3 Dining Options
- Stylish Rooms
We chose this hotel because:
- Fantastic reviews
- Great location
