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"Rugby World Cup 2019™ is a really exciting challenge for Wales. Having our supporters follow us in Japan really gives the team an extra boost on and off the pitch. It’s fantastic that we’re able to work with our Official Travel Supplier - Gullivers Sports Travel in providing unique travel packages and look forward to seeing you in the Land of the Rising Sun!" Warren Gatland, Head Coach
Gullivers Sports Travel are an Authorised Sub-Agent of Rugby World Cup 2019™. This means that all our official travel packages include guaranteed match tickets. TM © Rugby World Cup Limited 2015.
The package prices include a Category D ticket to all four matches. Exact locations of the tickets will be provided to us closer to the event. Upgrades to Category B tickets are available, see the ticket page for more details.
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Our featured accommodations are all 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 room options: twin rooms, single rooms and twin rooms with a preference for a double room.
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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 upgrades to Business Class or Premium Economy. Emirates are the Preferred Airline of Rugby World Cup 2019™.
Airport and match transfers will be by coach. Likewise, we will transfer you to the relevant train stations when we use the fantastically efficient Bullet trains to get around the country.
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.
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Included in the price of the tour there will be an exclusive Gullivers merchandise pack, further details to follow.
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.
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.
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The flights are direct from London Heathrow to Tokyo Haneda airport. There will then be a domestic flight from Tokyo Haneda airport to Fukuoka airport.
Upon arrival into Japan, we will transfer you to your hotel in Fukuoka City for you to check in for your six night stay at the Hotel Nikko Fukuoka. Situated on the northern shore of Kyushu island, Fukuoka City is a fun-loving, modern and cosmopolitan city and during the tournament, Fukuoka City is the place to be. All of the supporters will be staying in Fukuoka City and travelling into Oita Prefecture on match days. This city has a relaxed vibe with the perfect blend of chic boutiques, laid back bars and glorious cuisine. This evening meet your Tour Manager and fellow tourists for Welcome Drinks.
Today we will transfer you to Oita Stadium for the penultimate game of the group stages, Wales v Fiji. After the match we will transfer you back to your hotel in Fukuoka City.
Pool match three for Wales.
Fukuoka City is thought to be where tea and Buddhism were first introduced into Japan, due to it being close to South Korea and the rest of eastern Asia.
The city itself is merged from two cities – Hakata and Fukuoka, and what Fukuoka City lacks in historical Japanese historic culture, it makes up for in it’s contemporary and dynamic modern way of life revealing the essence of Japan as it is today.
The city’s signature dish is it’s Hakata ramen, a thick noodle and pork broth. It has the second highest number of clubs and bars (after Tokyo Metropolitan) so whilst you are here, you may wish to wander along to Oyafuku Dori - the street brimming with afterhours bars and clubs which will provide the buzz of the vibrant and modern Japan you are looking for. Try a Yanagibashi burger made from fried fishcake at Hakata’s Kitchen which has about 100 years of history.
This evening Gullivers will host an exclusive event.
Today we will provide return transfers from your hotel to the Kumamoto Stadium for Wales' final pool match against Uruguay.
The last pool game for Wales .
Today we leave Fukuoka City feeling refreshed and immersed in the Japanese culture to head for Kyoto for three nights, a city which has one of the worlds largest collections of UNESCO World Heritage sites.
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 and centuries old craftsmanship, flower arranging, zen rock gardens and mysterious Geisha…which all 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.
This full day guided tour includes the Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the Nijo-jo Castle and Kinkaku-ji Temple. Please see the Extras tabs for more information.
Tour includes a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Park and the Miyajima island and Itsukushima Shrine. Please see the Extras tabs for more information.
Today we depart Kyoto to return to your final tour destination, Fukuoka City, by bullet train for a four night stay.
Your final day of leisure in Fukuoka City before the quarter-finals commence.
This time around, you may wish to take a break from the rush of tourism and Ohiri Park provides just that, as you admire the peaceful lake, tranquil gardens and castle ruins. The lake was once a part of the sea but was built up to form part of the moat system for Fukuoka’s Castle.
This evening you will meet up with your Tour Manager and fellow group members to share your tour highlights over dinner and a couple of drinks.
This afternoon, action begins with the first quarter-final, as the winner of pool C takes on the runner up of pool D at Oita Stadium. We will transfer you out the the stadium from your hotel and return you to your hotel when the match finishes. Once at the stadium, soak up the unique atmosphere that comes with a Rugby World Cup quarter-final and settle in as the teams prepare to battle for a place in the semi-final.
Winner of pool C v Runner up of pool D
This afternoon, action continues with the third quarter-final, as the winner of pool D takes on the runner up of pool C at Oita Stadium. We will transfer you out the the stadium from your hotel and return you to your hotel when the match finishes.
Winner of pool D vs Runner up of pool C
Depart Fukuoka City today to head back to the UK.
There will be a domestic flight from Fukuoka airport to Tokyo Haneda airport, where you will board your direct flight to London Heathrow.
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.
Ticket upgrades for all four matches in your tour will be at the following prices, subject to availability:
Category B = £386.00 per person for all 4 matches. Please note that the categorisations are only a guide, not to scale and subject to change / recategorisation. Click on stadium maps to enlarge.
Kick Off – 18:45
A Category D ticket is included in the package.
Kick Off – 17:15
A Category D ticket is included in the package.
Kick Off – 16:15
A Category D ticket is included in the package.
Kick Off – 16:15
A Category D ticket is included in the package.
Just three minutes from JR Hakata station, this contemporary hotel is an ideal base to explore the city – with Shofukui Temple, Sumiyoshi Shrine, and Khushida Shrine all in the surrounding area. The hotel has a swimming pool, fitness centre and relaxation salon, as well as 10 different restaurants and bars. Pursuing the ideal of serving local specialities, the chefs take great pride in serving food fresh from the Genkai Sea, as well as from local partners and farmers. Traditional Japanese delicacies are served along with Chinese food at the Kohro Restaurant, while Serena restaurant serves Western dishes.
Located just two minutes from Kyoto Station, the Kyoto Century Hotel is perfectly located for sightseeing, with convenient access to all that the lively city has to offer. All guest rooms have Simmons bedding which is famous for its comfort, as well as all the amenities you require during your stay, so you can completely relax at the end of a busy day. The hotel offers three dining options including Casane, Bonheur and La Jyho - which serves a Japanese and Western style buffet throughout the day.
Overlooking Hakata Bay, just two minutes from the beach, this high-rise hotel looks over the city of Fukuoka and boasts a prime oceanfront location. The hotel has five dining options ranging from Japanese, Chinese to traditional European. Breakfast is served under a 132-foot-high glass ceiling at Brasserie and Lounge Seala. It also has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre and spa.
