Departure Day

Today the adventure begins. Check in for your international flight to Japan.

Arrival Day

Arriving into Tokyo Metropolitan, one of the most exciting cities in the world, marks the start of your 12 nights in Japan. On arrival into Japan we will transfer you to your hotel for check in. 

Tokyo Metropolitan; the capital city and mega metropolis of many faces, made up of a patchwork of over 1000 neighbourhoods which have conjoined together to create one vast urban area. Each district has it’s own personality and characteristics which helps to refine where you choose to explore during your stay here. There is an endless amount of sightseeing to do in Tokyo Metropolitan if you take into account its many neighbourhoods. The Shibuya district is on most tourists must-see list, featuring the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world with enough people crossing at rush hour to fill a rugby stadium. Asakusa is on the north-east fringe of Tokyo Metropolitan, and pays homage to the areas historical importance’s thanks to it’s preservation of ancient shrines and temples. 

The list goes on and there are more including Ginza – noted for it’s luxury shopping and Shinjuku – the largest neighbourhood, the highlights of Tokyo Metropolitan are endless so you’ll need to find out for yourself!

Explore Tokyo Metropolitan

Explore Tokyo Metropolitan at your own leisure today. Just walking around and taking the local metro, immersing yourself in the exciting and vibrant culture is an adventure not to be missed. 

Match Day

Today the action begins as Scotland take on Ireland at the International Stadium Yokohama. We will transfer you out to the stadium from your hotel. Once at the stadium, soak up the unique atmosphere that comes with a Rugby World Cup and settle in for Scotland's opening match. After the match we will transfer back to the hotel.

Tokyo Metropolitan to Kanazawa

Today we depart Tokyo Metropolitan for Kanazawa on the bullet train. This in itself is a uniquely Japanese experience. The trains always depart and arrive very punctually and travel at speeds up to 270 miles per hour. Once in Kanazawa we will transfer to our hotel for a two night stay. 

Kanazawa

Kanazawa is a popular tourist destination. The city translates as the ‘stream of gold’ which is fitting as almost all of Japan's gold comes from here. Indeed it is famed for its gold, gardens and Geisha. There are two Geisha districts, Higashi Chaya and Nishi Chaya, either side of the city which visitors gather to, hoping to catch a glimpse of Geisha. Not forgetting the Nagamachi Samurai quarter which is considered to be one of the best in Japan due to its well preserved streets and buildings.

Kanazawa is well known for its three tea districts; Higashiyama, Nishichaya-gai and Kazue-machi. This ancient ritual of preparing and serving tea is sure to get your taste buds going for when you venture into the Katamachi district – known as ‘The Scramble’ which is packed with people, shops, restaurants and lively bars.

Kanazawa to Kyoto

Today we leave Kanazawa feeling refreshed and immersed in the Japanese culture to head to Kyoto for three nights, a city which has one of the worlds largest collections of UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Kyoto

Kyoto, meaning capital city, reflecting on its 1000 year history as the imperial city of Japan, is located on the central part of the island of Honshu. It’s significance in Japanese history resounds throughout the city. It was saved from bombing in World War II and as a result has many historical buildings in tact which attract thousands of tourists year on year. There are many ancient temples, tea ceremony masters, traditional ryokan inns, flower arranging, zen rock gardens and mysterious Geisha…all of which make Kyoto a truly mesmerising place to visit. You have the option to book onto our guided tour of Kyoto, a perfect way to familiarise yourself with this beguiling city.

There is also the option to book onto our guided day trip to Hiroshima and Miyajima, one of the iconic sights of Japan.

Kyoto to Kobe City

Today we leave Kyoto feeling refreshed and immersed in the Japanese culture to head for Kobe City. Kobe City is set on a hillside sloping down to the sea and is a relatively small city that is easy to navigate around. In 1995, it was devastated by the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. Today, Kobe City has been rebuilt into a thriving metropolitan city and the three most pleasant neighbourhoods to explore are Kitano-chõ, Nankinmachi Chinatown and, after dark, the bustling nightlife districts around Sannomiya. Furthermore, the city is most famous for it’s beef. Kobe beef is heavily marbled with fat giving it a luxurious flavour and velvety texture, and one kilo can cost in the region of £200! But don't worry, the beef is so rich that just a few delicate slices can be enough to satisfy your appetite.  

Match Day

Today Scotland take on Samoa in their second pool match. The impressive Kobe Misaki Stadium will host the match as Scotland look to progress closer to the knock out stages.

Kobe City

Enjoy a final day in Kobe City and Japan soaking up this wonderfully friendly atmosphere and enjoying the spectacle that the host nation are putting on.

Departure Day

Depart Japan today to head back to the UK. We will transfer you to Osaka International Airport for the flight home to Scotland to land on the same day.

It's been memorable! After landing back in Scotland we make our own journeys home with many great memories and new found friendships.

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