Departure Day

Today your adventure begins, check in to Edinburgh airport for your flight to Japan.

Arrival Day

Upon arrival into Japan, we will transfer you to your hotel in Tokyo Metropolitan for you to check in for a one night stay. 

After settling into your hotel join your Tour Manager for welcome drinks this evening and get to know your fellow tourists.

Tokyo Metropolitan to Hamamatsu

Today we travel from Tokyo Metropolitan to Hamamastu by Bullet train ready for tomorrows match against Russia at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa.

Hamamatsu is a coastal city on Japan's main island of Honshu, and is located about half way between Tokyo Metropolitan and Nagoya. Notable for it’s industrial accomplishments such as cutting-edge technology and automotive innovations, it is also well know or the manufacture of musical instruments. You may wish to pay a visit to one of the many museums showcasing these such as the Science Museum or Air Park. For breath-taking views of the city, the Act Tower provides astonishing vistas with it’s observation gallery. The local delicacy of Hamamatsu is unagi (eel) which has been cultivated here for some one hundred years.

Match Day

Today Scotland take on Russia in their third match of the pool stages at Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa. We will transfer you to the stadium from your hotel and return you to your hotel when the match finishes. 

Hamamatsu

Explore Hamamatsu at your own leisure today.

Perhaps visit Hamamatsu Castle, one of Japan's most historically significant castles, where Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate lived for 17 years before uniting Japan after the Battle of Sekigahara and moving the capital to Edo (modern day Tokyo Metropolitan). Today, the magnificent restored castle stands at the centre of Hamamatsu.

Hamamatsu to Tokyo Metropolitan

Today we return to Tokyo Metropolitan, enjoying the speed and efficiency of the bullet train, in itself a unique experience when visiting Japan.

Day at leisure

Enjoy exploring Tokyo Metropolitan at your leisure, perhaps buying souvenirs and mementos, or just soaking up the buzz of this vibrant city. 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. The Shibuya district is on most tourists must-see lists, featuring the busiest pedestrian crossing in the world with enough people crossing at rush hour to fill a rugby stadium. As is Asakusa on the north-east fringe of Tokyo Metropolitan, which pays homage to the areas cultural history thanks to it’s preservation of ancient buildings and artisan traditions. The list goes on and there are more including Ginza – noted for it’s luxury shopping, Shinjuku – noted for its entertainment and Roppongi – legendary for its nightlife. The patchwork that is Tokyo Metropolitan is endless, so you’ll need to find out for yourself! Perhaps join our optional full day guided tour of the city.

Match Day

This evening expect the Japanese flags to be waving in support of the home team as Scotland takes on Japan in their final match of the pool games at the International Stadium Yokohama. We will transfer you to the stadium and back to your hotel and the end of the match.

Tokyo Metropolitan to Kyoto

Today we head to Kyoto on the Bullet train 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 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.

Kyoto to Tokyo Metropolitan

Today we travel back to Tokyo Metropolitan for a four night stay and the build up to the quarter-finals! Your Rugby World Cup module hotel is located in Shinjuku, probably the place you're imagining when you think of Tokyo Metropolitan: bright neon lights, crowds, tall buildings, bustling streets and energy galore.

Tokyo Metropolitan

A day at leisure to explore Shinjuku or travel further afield within the Tokyo Metropolitan area. This evening get together with your fellow tourists and Tour Manager to reminisce over your adventures in Japan.  

Match Day - quarter-final two

This evening, action begins with the first quarter-final, as the winner of pool B takes on the runner up of  pool A at Tokyo 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.

Match Day - quarter-final four

This evening, action continues with the third quarter-final, as the winner of pool A takes on the runner up of pool B at Tokyo Stadium. We will transfer you out the the stadium from your hotel and return you to your hotel when the match finishes.

Departure Day

Depart Japan today to head back to Scotland.

Arrive home

It's been memorable! Today we land back into Scotland and make our own journeys home with many great memories and new found friendships.