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“We’re excited for the opportunity we have with our two Tests against Japan in July. 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 Partner - Gullivers Sports Travel in providing unique travel packages and we look forward to seeing fans in the heart of the action." Warren Gatland, Head Coach.
This Wales Summer Tour to Japan 2025 package includes the all-important official match tickets to the test matches in Kitakyushu and Kobe. Exact ticket location is TBC.
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Follow the Welsh team in Japan with 17 nights accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis.
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Gather some money can't buy behind-the-scenes insight into the running of an international rugby team with exclusive access to a Wales Rugby training session.
As partners of the WRU you get exclusive access to a Wales Q&A event with current players and coaches.
Domestic flights are included in your package, as are airport transfers for these. Stadium transfers are also included, as well as any overland touring whilst in Japan.
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To ensure you have the best possible experience on tour, you will have a dedicated Gullivers Tour Manager escorting your tour group in Japan.
A range of optional sightseeing excursions are available to add to your Wales Summer Tour to Japan!
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Upon arrival into Fukuoka, after clearing customs and immigration, make your own way to your hotel to check in for three nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
A city known for ancient temples, beaches and modern shopping malls. Fukuoka is sure to be a destination that you'll never forget!
This evening, the group will get together with the Tour Manager for Welcome Drinks. Get to know your tour group and tour manager, reminisce about past tours, and share your excitement about the trip ahead.
Meet with your Tour Manager and the rest of your group and enjoy a drink together. It's a great chance to get to know each other and have a relaxed start to the tour.
Depart the hotel this morning with your group and embark on a day trip to Nagasaki, located on the west coast of Japan's Kyushu Island.
Begin the day with a visit to the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, providing an informative and eye-opening look at the devastating impact that the 'Fat Man' nuclear bomb had on the region in 1945.
Lunch is included, consisting of a local Nagasaki speciality- Champon noodles.
This afternoon, visit the Confucius Shrine, dedicated to the Chinese philosopher Confucius.
Finish the day with a walk around Chinatown, before heading back to your hotel.
Enjoy a day at leisure in Fukuoka.
Fukuoka, a vibrant city on Japan's Kyushu island, offers a blend of history, culture, and modern attractions. Explore the tranquil Fukuoka Castle Ruins and stroll through the scenic Ohori Park. Enjoy local flavours at the famous yatai food stalls or shop at the massive Canal City complex. For cultural insights, visit Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, dedicated to the deity of learning, or take in panoramic city views from Fukuoka Tower near Momochi Beach.
Check out of your Fukuoka hotel this morning and transfer with the group to Kitakyushu for the first test. Upon arrival, check in for two nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Get exclusive access to the team's pre-test training session before the main event tomorrow!
This morning, head with the group on a visit to Kokura Castle and Gardens.
Get ready for the game later today as excitement builds for the match! Last time Japan and Wales played a two-test series was in 2013, with Japan losing the first test 18–22 and winning the second test 23–8, ending the series in a 1–1 draw. This was Japan's first win against Wales and something they will be looking to repeat!
1st Test
Check out of your hotel this morning and catch the bullet train from Kitakyushu to Hiroshima. The station is walking distance from the hotel in Kitakyushu, and also in Hiroshima. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for three nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Today, board the coach with your group as we head to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum. The museum is dedicated to documenting the devastating atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II.
Lunch is included - you will be served a Hiroshima speciality of Okonomiyaki, a Japanese teppanyaki savoury pancake dish.
Enjoy a day at leisure in Hiroshima, a city known for its historical significance.
Take a stroll through the serene Shukkei-en Garden, showcasing traditional Japanese landscaping. Hiroshima offers a mix of reflection, culture, and scenic beauty.
Check out of your Hiroshima hotel this morning and catch the bullet train from Hiroshima to Kyoto with the group. Lunch is included at Shabu Shabu Kyoto.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for three nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Visit the Kiyomizu Dera Temple today, a world heritage site in Kyoto, before enjoying a tea ceremony at Kodaiji Temple.
Lunch is included at The Sodoh, before a visit to Nijo Castle.
Enjoy a day at leisure in Kyoto.
Start your journey by exploring its famous temples and shrines, such as the iconic Fushimi Inari Taisha, known for its thousands of vibrant red torii gates, the shimmering Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), and the breathtaking Kiyomizu-dera, perched on a hillside with panoramic views of the city. Stroll through the traditional streets of Gion, the famous geisha district, and immerse yourself in the old-world charm of Pontocho, lined with atmospheric tea houses along the Kamo River.
Check out of your Kyoto hotel this morning and transfer from Kyoto to Osaka with the group, with a visit to Osaka Castle and lunch at Shinsekai.
Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for two nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
Get ready for the 2nd Test match this afternoon/evening!
2nd Test
Why not spend your last day in Japan by strolling through the bustling streets of Dotonbori, known for its neon lights, street food stalls, and the famous Glico Running Man sign. Don’t miss a visit to Shinsekai, a retro neighborhood with the iconic Tsutenkaku Tower, and for some relaxation, explore Minoo Park, known for its scenic waterfall and hiking trails. The futuristic Umeda Sky Building offers stunning panoramic views of the city, especially at sunset.
Enjoy a farewell dinner with your group.
Check out of your hotel this morning and transfer with your group to Tokyo, via bullet train. A packed lunch will be provided on the train.
On arrival, check in to your hotel for a four night stay. Enjoy this evening at leisure.
Today, enjoy a day of sightseeing in Japan's capital.
Your day will begin with a visit to Tokyo Sky Tree, an observation deck in offering sweeping city views. Afterwards, head to Sensoji Temple, the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo.
Enjoy lunch with the group before visiting Meiji Jingu Shrine, finishing the day with a walk around Shinjuku.
Take today to explore the incredible city of Tokyo.
In the morning, stroll around Ueno park, housing multiple flower gardens and temples, a lake, multiple museums. Ueno is also famous for its street food, so grab some lunch at one of the local vendors.
Spend this afternoon in Yanako, the city's old town. Highlights include retro sentos (bathhouses), temples and the Yanaka cemetery. Yanaka is also known for its vintage shopping, so check out what treasures you can find.
Begin your last full day in Tokyo with a visit with the group to Bonsai museum, showcasing the traditional Japanese practice of growing and shaping miniature trees.
Stroll around Tsukiji market and grab some lunch (not included) before transferring back to your hotel for an afternoon at leisure
Check out of your hotel this morning and say your goodbye's before making your own onward travel arrangements
We hope that you head home with some fantastic lasting memories and new friendships formed from a special trip to Japan.
Japan v Wales
A relatively new stadium, opened in 2017, Wales trained here in front of a full-house for a pre-event of the Rugby World Cup 2019.
Japan v Wales
Opened in 2001 to serve as part of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, the stadium also hosted four group games of Rugby World Cup 2019.
Oriental Hotel Fukuoka Hakata Station is a sophisticated hotel with designs based on natural colours and modern concepts. The hotel boasts multiple on-site dining options, as well as an executive garden, featuring an outdoor pool and seating for guests to sit back and relax. With convenient, direct access to Hakata Station, this property offers easy access to explore the city.
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura is a prestigious hotel located in Kokura, Kitakyushu, just a short walk from JR Kokura Station. The hotel boasts spacious and elegantly designed rooms with modern amenities, offering comfort and stunning city or river views! Indulge in a variety of dining options, including Japanese, Chinese, and French cuisine, as well as a stylish bar for evening relaxation. The hotel also features a well-equipped fitness centre, with an indoor swimming pool. With its prime location near Kokura Castle and Riverwalk Kitakyushu shopping complex, RIHGA Royal Hotel Kokura offers a perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and exceptional hospitality.
Located right by Hiroshima Station, the wonderful Sheraton Grand Hiroshima promises a great stay whilst in the beautiful city of Hiroshima. Just a 10 minute drive from the Atomic Bomb Dome this well - reviewed hotel has free wifi, comfortable rooms, mulitple dining options as well as a bar and lounge.
Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, this hotel offers a luxurious stay with large, modern rooms that feature an air-purifier, a matcha tea set and deep bathtubs to ensure ultimate comfort. Kyoto Brighton Hotel boats five dining options, with traditional Japanese flavours and techniques. A free shuttle service is offered to/from Karasumaoike Subway Station every 20 minutes, so exploring this wonderful city will be easy.
Hotel Nikko Osaka is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of Osaka’s vibrant Namba district, offering direct access to the Shinsaibashi shopping arcade and easy transportation links via the adjacent Shinsaibashi Station. The hotel features elegantly designed rooms with stunning city views. It also offers a variety of dining options, including Japanese, Chinese, and international cuisine at the hotel’s renowned restaurants. Additional facilities include a fully equipped fitness centre.
Situated in central Tokyo, Hotel Groove Shinjuku is perfectly positioned to enjoy all that this busy capital has to offer. The hotel features artwork that showcases musical legends and local artists, creating a vibrant feel throughout. After a long day exploring the city, head to JAM17 for a bite to eat, full of fresh local flavours, before checking out the award-winning cocktails at JAM17 BAR.
In the morning, transfer to Oita Prefecture, next to Fukuoka, to discover a famous and traditional sake brewery. It offers a unique glimpse into the traditional process of brewing Japan’s famous rice wine. You can tour the facilities, learn about sake production, and enjoy tastings of various sake types, all while experiencing Kyushu region's rich brewing heritage.
This brewery has a passion for nurturing raw liquor as well as Japanese Shochu.
You can see the preparation tanks and stills that are in operation within the factory. At the tasting corner, you can taste raw liquor and stored liquor.
Depart the hotel at approximately 09.30am with the group for this morning excursion.
Please note this tour is subject to minimum numbers being met.
Meet your English speaking guide at reception and depart by private coach for Miyajimaguchi.
Catch the ferry to Miyajima Island, a small island in Hiroshima Bay, western Japan, known for its forests and ancient temples.
Here you will find perhaps the most photographed site in Japan, “The Floating Torii Gate” also know as Itsukushima Shrine, designated as one of Japan's 3 most beautiful views. The Itsukushima shrine itself dates back to the 6th century, while the present structure dates back to the 12th century. The harmoniously arranged buildings reveal great artistic and technical skills and have been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most people were not allowed to set foot on this holy place, and even today, it is forbidden to give birth or die on the island!
Enjoy some free time in Omotesando Shopping Street.
Lunch at leisure.
After lunch, you will head to Mount Misen by ropeway, which offers breath taking views of the Seto Inland Sea and surrounding islands. It is known for its lush forests, sacred sites, and panoramic vistas from the summit, making it a popular destination for nature lovers and pilgrims alike.
Go down the mountain by ropeway, and take the ferry Back to Miyajima. Transfer back to the hotel
Start Time – 9:00 am departure from the hotel for a 10:00am ferry crossing (Return ferry crossing 15:30)
Please note this tour is subject to minimum numbers being met.
Tonight you will enjoy an exquisite dinner at Saami in the company of a geisha and her apprentice maiko.
At the beginning of the dinner, you will have the chance to watch their traditional dance and then with the help of your guide, you will be able to ask questions about the geisha and their world.
You will enjoy the evening watching the Geisha and Maiko perform elegant dances, and learn some traditional Japanese party games to ensure an unforgettable night.
Start Time – 18:00
Please note this tour is subject to minimum numbers being met.
After meeting your English Speaking guide at the hotel, depart for Nara by private bus.
In the morning, visit Todai-ji Temple, one of Japan's most famous and historically significant temples and a landmark of Nara. The temple was constructed in 752 as the head temple of all provincial Buddhist temples of Japan and grew so powerful that the capital was moved away from Nara in 784 in order to lower the temple's influence on government affairs.
Until recently, Todaiji's main hall, the Daibutsuden (Big Buddha Hall), held the record as the world's largest wooden building. The massive building houses one of Japan's largest bronze statues of Buddha (Daibutsu). The 15 metres tall, seated Buddha represents Vairocana and is flanked by two Bodhisattvas.
After that, you will walk around Nara Park. The park is home to hundreds of freely roaming deer, which are considered messengers of the gods and have become a symbol of the city, even designated as a natural treasure.
Enjoy lunch at Musoan.
Continue your afternoon to Kasuga Taisha which is Nara’s most celebrated shrine. It was established at the same time as the capital and is dedicated to the deity responsible for the protection of the city. Kasuga Taisha was also the tutelary shrine of the Fujiwara, Japan's most powerful family clan during most of the Nara and Heian Periods.
Transfer back to Osaka.
Start Time – 08:30 (duration: 7 hours, transfer back to Osaka at 16:00)
Please note this tour is subject to minimum numbers being met.
Meet your English Speaking Guide at reception and transfer by private coach to Hakone.
Hakone is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than one hundred kilometres from Tokyo and is famous for its hot springs, natural beauty and the view across Lake Ashinoko of nearby Mount Fuji. The first thing you will do is to ride the replica pirate ship that cruises along Ashinoko, a lake that is formed in the caldera of Mount Hakone after the volcano’s last eruption 3000 years ago. The best views of the lake in combination with Mount Fuji can be enjoyed from this sightseeing boat cruising the lake.
Then, you will go all the way up to Mt. Owakudani, passing over sulphurous fumes and hot springs by ropeway. Today, much of the Owakudani area is an active volcanic zone. Eggs cooked in Owakudani's hot spring pools with their shells blackened by the sulphur are on sale at shops in the area, and eating one is said to prolong one's life by seven years.
Lunch at Fujiya Hotel.
Hakone is also home to many museums and parks. One of these is the Hakone Open Air Museum. The museum is famous for its harmonic balance between nature and art, featuring a sizable Picasso Collection.
After this cultural visit, you will head back to Tokyo.
Start Time – 08:00 departure from hotel (duration: 8 hours, transfer back to Tokyo at 16:00)
Please note this tour is subject to minimum numbers being met.
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per person based on 2 sharing; secure with a 50% deposit; single supplement +£999pppp
