Prestige Tour – Last two pool matches

Package includes:

  • Guaranteed official match tickets
  • 9 nights' 5★ accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
  • International flights and transfers

Highlights

  • Gullivers Tour Managers
  • Exclusive Gullivers event
  • Welcome drinks
  • Japanese speaking assistants
  • Gullivers merchandise
  • Optional excursions
  • End of tour dinner

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At a glance

We're Official

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.

Tickets

The package prices include a Category D ticket to England's final two pool 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.

Find out more about your tickets

Accommodation

Our featured accommodation in Tokyo is 5 Star. 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. Upgrade your seat to Business Class for £3300 and call us to enquire about upgrading to Premium economy. Emirates are the Preferred Airline of Rugby World Cup 2019™.

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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.

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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 FAQs page.

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Full itinerary

  • Day 1

    Departure Day

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

    London Gatwick to Tokyo Haneda via Hong Kong

    Departs: 
    1245
    Arrives: 
    1355
    Airline: 
    Cathay Pacific
  • Day 2

    Arrival Day

    Upon arrival into Japan, we will transfer you to The Imperial Hotel for you to check in for your nine night stay.

    The capital of Japan and one of the most exciting cities in the world. 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 stay here.

    This evening join your Tour Manager and the rest of your tour group for welcome drinks.

     

    Welcome Drinks

  • Day 3

    Match Day

    Today we will transfer you to Tokyo Stadium for the penultimate game of the group stages, England v Argentina. After the match we will transfer you back to your hotel.

    England v Argentina

    Pool match three for England.

    Kick off: 
    17:00
  • Day 4

    Tokyo Metropolitan

    Today you have the option to book onto our guided tour of Tokyo Metropolitan city, a perfect way to familiarise yourself with this fascinating metropolitan area and take in some of it's most interesting sights.

     

    Sunday 6 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.

  • Day 5-9

    Tokyo Metropolitan

    Whilst in Tokyo Metropolitan, you can also book onto our guided tour to Hakone and Lake Ashi, giving unparalleled views of Mount Fuji. Or if you would like to fully immerse yourself in Japanese culture opt for the two day trip including a night in a ryokan (a traditional Japanese Inn). 

    On Thursday join the Gullivers team for an exclusive event, it's sure to be a tour highlight.

    On Friday get together with your Gullivers Tour Manager and celebrate the trip with a tour dinner. 

    Tuesday 8 October 2019 Optional Excursion – Full day guided tour to Hakone with views of Mt Fuji

    This excursion includes a visit to Hakone, a cruise on Lake Ashi and a trip on the Hakone ropeway. Please see the Extras tabs for more information.

    Tuesday 8 October – Wednesday 9 October 2019, Optional Excursion – Two day guided tour to Hakone with views of Mt Fuji

    This excursion includes a visit to Hakone, cruise on Lake Ashi, Hakone Ropeway and one night in a ryokan with dinner and breakfast. Please see the Extras tabs for more information

    Thursday 10 October 2019 – Exclusive Gullivers Event

    Friday 11 October 2019 – Gullivers Tour Dinner

  • Day 10

    Match Day

    Today we will transfer you to International Stadium Yokohama for the final game of the pool stages, England v France. After the game we will transfer you back to your hotel.

    England v France

    Pool match four for England.

    Kick off: 
    17:15
  • Day 11

    Departure Day

    Depart Japan today to head back to the UK.

    Tokyo Haneda to London Gatwick via Hong Kong

    Departs: 
    1625
    Arrives: 
    0640
    Airline: 
    Cathay Pacific
  • Day 12

    Arrive in the UK

    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

To upgrade to category B match tickets for both pool matches the price is £216.00 per person. Please note that this is a request and is therefore subject to availability. Category C match tickets are unavailable. Please note that the categorisations are only a guide, not to scale and subject to change / recategorisation. Click on stadium maps to enlarge.

England v Argentina

Kick Off – 17:00

A Category D ticket is included in the package.

Venue: 
Tokyo Stadium
Capacity: 
49,970

England v France

Kick Off – 17:15

A Category D ticket is included in the package.

Venue: 
International Stadium Yokohama
Capacity: 
72,327

Accommodation

Imperial Hotel Tokyo, Tokyo

Located in the one of the best rated areas in Tokyo, the Imperial Hotel has three stations a few minutes away, while Imperial Palace and the Ginza area are just a five-minute walk away. All of the rooms are elegantly decorated with all of the classic amenities, and the hotel offers a fitness centre and indoor swimming pool for guest use (extra charge may be applicable), as well as a beauty massage salon. The hotel also holds a number of shops onsite, along with 13 restaurants and 3 bars! You can enjoy a variety of cuisine offerings at Les Saisons French Restaurant, Kamon Teppanyaki restaurant, the Imperial Viking Sal…the list goes on!

Features: 

  • Complimentary wifi
  • 13 Restaurants and 3 bars

We chose this hotel because: 

  • Japan's most famous luxury hotel
  • Great reviews
  • Great location