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RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 , JAPAN
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Friday 20 September -Saturday 02 November, 2019
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Welcome to
RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019 , JAPAN
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Welcome to Rugby World Cup 2019 from all at Venatour!TM At last, a new host country Rugby World Cup in Japan
joins the Rugby World should be a wonderful
For the first time, we are heading outside the big eight Cup rota and having affair. Having coached
nations and we are off to the Far East and a country I have coached the Ospreys, internationally at
Bristol and Wales in the previous tournaments,
been wanting to visit for years. Japan is a fantastic addition US & Canada at the highest I know what an incredible
to the Rugby World Cup circuit and having played in the first level, I know what it will take to succeed experience it is for players and
in unfamiliar surroundings. The players supporters alike and heading to a new
instalment of the tournament in 1987, it goes to show just how far the will have to embrace everything about destination in Japan will add a new
game and the event has come since the good old days!! their new surroundings and that goes for dimension to how the teams cope and
the fans too. Having been involved with how they perform at the highest level. I
We have assembled a great selection of tours based not only on the rugby but the team at Venatour throughout their expect it to be hugely competitive and I
sports travel careers, I do believe there think that the Home Unions will be in
also to ensure you see as much of this fascinating country as possible, from the is no-one better to help you get the most great shape to challenge for honours at
snow tipped mountains of Sapporo in the north, through to the hustle and bustle out of your tour to Japan. Everything will the business end of the tournament.
be taken care of for you and just like the Having travelled with Venatour on the
of the big cities of Tokyo and Osaka, and down to the history of Hiroshima and
international players, you’ll be part of Lions tour in 2017, I can highly
stunning beaches in Okinawa. what is sure to be one of the most recommend them to anyone thinking of
intriguing Rugby World Cup’s to date. travelling to Japan. Their friendly yet
The hugely experienced Venatour team will be on hand to offer and create your very professional manner and
SEAN HOLLEY
perfect experience with structured tours, while keeping the flexibility to do what organisation will be the perfect tonic for
what should be an extraordinary rugby
you want to do. So join us in Japan for what promises to be one of the most open, and cultural experience. I very much
exciting and culturally explosive RWC’s you can imagine. hope to see you there.
GARETH ‘COOCH’ CHILCOTT SIR IAN McGEECHAN
Into Japan Specialist Tours are operating alongside Venatour for Rugby World We will offer the following services alongside Venatour to make your trip to Japan one
Cup 2019 and has been looking after travellers to Japan for over 20 years. to remember.
• English speaking Japanese guides on hand throughout your tour
Working with Venatour, our itineraries are based on years of knowledge, designed to provide a
• Tours coordinated from office in central Tokyo
tour rich in varied experiences, especially those unique to Japan, as well as plenty of relaxing
• Optional sightseeing tours in the main locations will be offered
time to enjoy the finer points of the culture. There are so many aspects of Japan that are
• Support in person from Japan travel experts throughout your stay
unfamiliar and can be difficult to understand, but with our team you will be able to access and
• Local maps and advice to make the most of your leisure time
appreciate a Japan beyond the reach of many visitors.
• 24/7 emergency support
During your tour the team from Into Japan will provide detailed local information in each
location and always be on hand with the Venatour team, to give assistance and advice with 24/7 DAVID LEE
emergency support. Managing Director, Into Japan
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D E S T I N AT I O N G U I D E
Kobe Port
kOBE CITY
Despite its merits as an attractive and culturally rich
port city, Kobe’s real claim to fame lies in its world-
Tokyo skyline renowned beef. As is often found in Japanese cuisine,
this flavourful meat is as much of a delight to the eyes as
TOkYO METROPOLITAN it is to the mouth; one look at Kobe beef’s distinctive
Tokyo offers possibilities that no other city can rival: marbling is enough to make your mouth water. Popular
karaoke in glass-walled rooms, more Michelin stars than destinations in Kobe include the beautiful Sorakuen
Paris, and the world's busiest fish market and train Garden, vibrant Kobe Chinatown, and a host of
station. Japan's capital is a truly mesmerizing place with attractions on the waterfront.
giant TV screens, flashing neon, and cutting edge
technology making Tokyo one of the most futuristic and
thrilling places on earth. The old downtown still thrives
alongside the modern city. Tiny station eateries, ancient
temples, geisha districts, and traditional shopping
OSAkA PREFECTURE, HIGASHIOSAkA CITY
streets rub shoulders with super-luxury hotels, sleek Osaka is famous for its towering castle, thriving music
skyscrapers, and high-tech shops. scene, delicious street food, and quirky residents. It has
always been a vibrant centre of commerce, and therefore
also entertainment, as the two often go hand-in-hand.
The area around Dotonbori and Ebisu Bridge is a blaze of
bright lights and nightlife. Delicious and simple local
cuisine includes okonomiyaki (savoury pancakes) and
takoyaki (octopus dumplings), which you can find in many
of the local downtown restaurants and street stalls.
Takayma Shirakawago
Kyoto Fushimi Inari shrine TAkAYAMA
kYOTO Tucked into the forested foothills of Japan’s Central
Kyoto has a phenomenal collection of temples and Alps, has an enduring legacy of woodworking. Many of
Lake Ashi, Hakone
shrines, dating back to its days as the capital city and its skilled carpenters were once employed by emperors
HAkONE before. There are about 2,000 temples in total, many to build Kyoto and Nara’s architectural gems. Now a
The Hakone area is known for its peaceful lake, steaming designated as national treasures, which give the city a smart modern town, it maintains its traditional heart of
hot springs, and above all, its views of Mount Fuji. Lake relaxed and traditional atmosphere. Kyoto is well known old merchant houses and peaceful temples and remains
Ashi marks the centre of a large national park. The for its many peaceful Zen gardens, the most famous of famous for its old inns and sake breweries. A visit to the
surrounding mountains and old sections of the cobbled which is the mysterious gravel garden at Ryoan-ji. nearby area of Shirakawa-go allows you to step back in
Tokaido Road provide excellent walking trails. The area Wandering the streets of Gion, you may be lucky enough time and experience life as it has been for hundreds of
is still volcanically active and the Great Boiling Valley is to glimpse an elusive Geisha on her way to an years in the traditionally steeply thatched roofs of the
full of strange, sulphurous springs. appointment. gassho-zukuri houses.
Osaka Dotonbori
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ASO SAPPORO CITY
Mount Aso, towering above the surrounding villages and Sapporo, capital of Hokkaido, is famous across Japan for
paddy fields, is a closely monitored active volcano. The its ramen, beer and snow festival. It is hard to imagine
conical active peak, Mount Naka, holds the dubious this young city as it was in 1857, when its population
honour of Japan’s first recorded eruption, and is the real stood at just seven people. Enlarged with the help of
centre of hi no kuni: the land of fire. The views are foreign specialists at the end of the Meiji Era (1868-
incredible, and the mountain has a host of myths and 1912), this relatively recent development of the city is
legends attached to its history. With so much shown in its use of the American-style grid system of
geothermal activity, there are many wonderful onsen wide streets and western-style buildings. Sapporo also
resorts surrounding the world’s largest caldera. has an excellent botanical garden, a museum dedicated
to Ainu culture and Hokkaido’s largest fish market. Beer
fans should not miss the opportunity to tour the
Sapporo Factory, home of Japan’s first beer brewery.
Kanazawa Kenrokuen Okayama Matsumoto Castle
kANAZAWA OkAYAMA
Best known for the stunning Kenroku-en Gardens, is one Okayama developed as a castle town during the Edo
of Japan’s best kept secrets. Ruled first by Buddhist Period and later became a significant regional power.
monks and then by the powerful and wealthy Maeda Today it is an important transportation hub as the
clan, Kanazawa was once one of Japan’s richest cities. It shinkansen meets with the rail connection to Shikoku.
was also one of only a handful of cities to escape damage Okayama’s most famous attractions are Korakuen
during the Second World War, and Kanazawa’s older Gardens, considered one of Japan's top three landscape
districts are consequently remarkably well preserved. gardens, and the historic Matsumoto Castle which was
Kanazawa’s treasures reflect its rich and varied history, originally built in 1504.
with geisha districts rubbing shoulders with temples and
the newly reconstructed castle. Mount Aso Sapporo City
HIROSHIMA
Rebuilt after the Second World War, Hiroshima is a
FUkUOkA PREFECTURE, FUkUOkA CITY
Located on the northern coast of Kyushu, Fukuoka has
modern city. Nevertheless, the Atomic Bomb Dome and
traditionally served as Japan’s gateway of Korea, China
Peace Park are poignant reminders of the city’s tragic
and the rest of Asia. Naka River which flows through the
past, as are the swarms of origami cranes made by
city, divided the town into two distinct districts – the
school children as symbols of peace. The Peace
castle town of Fukuoka and Hakata, the town of
Memorial Museum documents the bomb and its
merchants and commoners. Although since its
aftermath, with exhibits demonstrating the destruction
unification in 1889 Fukuoka has developed into a
of the city, its people and the events leading up to it.
modern, cosmopolitan city, cultural heritage and rich
Across the narrow stretch of the Seto Inland Sea from
culinary traditions continue to live on in Hakata’s vibrant
Hiroshima is the small island of Itsukushima. Commonly
districts of Nakasu and Tenjin. Among culinary
known as Miyajima, the whole island has long been
specialties, you should certainly try the famous ramen
considered sacred and in ancient times only the devout
noodles, served at small yatai stalls along the Naka’s
were allowed to step foot on the island. The iconic red
riversides. Okinawa torii gate, built on tidal sands, faces the majestic
Itsukushima shrine at the foot of Mount Misen, and as
the tide comes in the torii appears to float on the sea.
OkINAWA
Night view of Nagasaki Strung out to the south of Japan, the island chain of
Okinawa offers visitors pristine white sand beaches in
NAGASAkI the blue waters of the East China Sea. Originally an
Visiting the tranquil Nagasaki Peace Park and autonomous kingdom, the islands were once known as
imaginatively designed Atomic Bomb Museum is a the Ryukyu Islands, and have a culture, climate and
thought-provoking experience. Situated on the western cuisine that are simultaneously Japanese and non-
coast of Kyushu, Nagasaki also played a prominent role Japanese. Okinawan architecture, arts, and cuisine are
in foreign trade relations throughout history, being one all unique to the islands. the prefectural capital of Naha
of the few ports open to foreign traders during Japan’s is famous for pottery and markets.
isolation period. As a result, the mixture of East and
West can be seen in various parts of the city’s food
culture. You can sample "castella", a type of sponge cake
introduced by 16th century Portugese missionaries, and
"chanpon" noodles of Chinese origin. Fukuoka yatai stalls Hiroshima atomic dome
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OvERvI EW OF TO U RS
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Follow England England’s four pool matches, quarter-finals 1 & 3, semi-finals 1 & 2, 6-7
bronze final and the final
England pools England’s four pool matches 8-9
England v Argentina & England v France England’s last two pool matches 10-11
England v Argentina to quarter-finals England’s last two pool matches and quarter-finals 1 & 3 in Oita Prefecture 12-13
England v France to quarter-finals See the last big pool match for England and quarter-finals 1 & 3 14-15
Quarter-finals to the final See the fantastic quarter-finals in Oita Prefecture for pools C & D, semi-finals 1 & 2, 16-17
bronze final and the final
Semi-finals to the final Semi-finals 1 & 2, bronze final and the final 18-19
Semi-finals to the final – Tokyo stay Semi-finals 1 & 2, bronze final and the final 20-21
Follow Wales Wales’ four pool matches plus quarter-finals 1 & 3 22-23
Follow Scotland Scotland’s four pool matches plus the Opening Ceremony 24-25
Follow Ireland Ireland’s four pool matches plus the Opening Ceremony 26-27
Opening Weekender A fantastic weekend of rugby, the Opening Ceremony, Japan v Russia, 28
New Zealand v South Africa & Ireland v Scotland
Important Tour Information This is the important things you read before you book 29
How To Book Head to this page to download the booking form and see the payment structure 30
Booking Form 31
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10 matches Follow England Tour
Thursday 19 September-Monday 04 November, 2019
45 nights B&B
Head to Japan and follow England through their four pool matches and,
Price from hopefully, on into the quarter-finals, semi-finals and on to the final!
£21,375pp There’s so much to see in this wonderful country and this tour gives you the
based on 2 sharing chance to explore many areas as well as taking in these fabulous matches.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• 10 fantastic matches include England v Tonga, England v USA,
SAPPORO | kOBE | kYOTO | HIROSHIMA | HAkONE | TOkYO | TAkAYAMA
England v Argentina and England v France, quarter-finals 1 & 3 in Oita Prefecture,
semi-finals 1 & 2, bronze final plus the all-important final
kANAZAWA | NAGASAkI | ASO | FUkUOkA | OkAYAMA | OkINAWA
• Option to add in extra matches
• Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
• Visit Sapporo, Kobe, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Hakone, Tokyo, Takayama, Kanazawa,
Nagasaki, Aso, Fukuoka, Okayama and Okinawa
• Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Japan
Flight upgrades available, contact us for details
• 45 nights’ 4* accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
• Return airport transfers on arrival in Sapporo and departure from Tokyo
• Transfers, domestic flights and Bullet trains
• Matchday transfers
• Shirakawago Mountain Village
• Okinawa island for some sunshine
• Optional sightseeing will be available in all destinations (at an additional cost)
• Ventatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
• Welcome drinks
• Cooch’s Taverns – our Venatour get togethers
• End of tour dinner
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide with each group
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to stop over on the way to or from Japan, no problem, we can look at this
for you. Contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour Tour Managers The Reclining Buddha of Nanzoin Temple in Fukuoka
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Follow England Tour
Thursday 19 September-Monday 04 November, 2019
SAPPORO | kOBE | kYOTO | HIROSHIMA | HAkONE | TOkYO | TAkAYAMA
kANAZAWA | NAGASAkI | ASO | FUkUOkA | OkAYAMA | OkINAWA
Bamboo forest in Kyoto Kenrokuen Beautiful garden in Kanazawa City
ITINERaRy
Thu 19 Sep Depart London Fly overnight to Japan Sun 13 Oct Tokyo Free day to explore Tokyo or add the Scotland v Japan match which is
Fri 20 Sep Arrive Japan Arrive into Tokyo and transfer to a connecting flight to Sapporo. On in Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City this evening
arrival transfer to Keio Plaza Sapporo Hotel for a 3-night stay Mon 14 Oct & Nagasaki Fly to Nagasaki on the west coast of the island of Kyushu for 2 nights
Sat 21 Sep Sapporo Day to explore the area. Alternatively, add on the Australia v Fiji match Tue 15 Oct
which is played in Sapporo City today Wed 16 Oct & Aso Transfer to Aso in the centre of the island for 2 nights. The town is the
Thu 17 Oct base for sightseeing around on the world’s biggest calderas, Mount Aso.
Sun 22 Sep Sapporo England v Tonga 19:15 Sapporo Dome
Dinner is included for two nights.
Mon 23 Sep- Kobe On Monday fly to Osaka and transfer to Kobe to the Kobe Portopia Fri 18 Oct Fukuoka Transfer to Fukuoka and check in for a 4-night stay at the
Wed 25 Sep Hotel for a 4-night stay. Explore the city or head further afield Hilton Sea Hawk Hotel.
to Osaka which is just a train ride away
Sat 19 Oct Fukuoka/Oita Transfer by coach to Oita Prefecture for the match (2-hour drive)
Thu 26 Sep Kobe England v USA 19:45 Kobe Misaki Stadium Quarter-final 1 16:15 Oita Stadium
Fri 27 Sep- Kyoto Transfer by coach to Kyoto city for a 3-night stay with time to explore Sun 20 Oct Fukuoka/Oita Transfer by coach to Oita Prefecture for the match (2-hour drive)
Sun 29 Sep this fantastic area Quarter-final 3 16:15 Oita Stadium
Mon 30 Sep Hiroshima Transfer to Hiroshima on the Bullet train for a 2-night stay
Mon 21 Oct Fukuoka Day at leisure in Fukuoka
& Tue 01 Oct
Tue 22 Oct- Okayama Travel by bullet train to Okayama on the main island of Honshu for a
Wed 02 Oct Hakone Transfer to Hakone by Bullet train for a 2-night stay, dinner is included
Thu 24 Oct 3-night stay
& Thu 03 Oct in your stay
Fri 25 Oct Tokyo Take the Bullet train to Tokyo to the Hotel New Otani for a
Fri 04 Oct Tokyo Transfer by coach into Tokyo to the Hotel New Otani for a 3-night stay
3-night stay over the semi-finals
Sat 05 Oct Tokyo England v Argentina 17:00 Tokyo Stadium
Sat 26 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama Semi-final 1 17:00 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 06 Oct Tokyo Free day to explore Tokyo or add on the New Zealand v Africa 1 match
Sun 27 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama Semi-final 2 18:00 International Stadium Yokohama
which is in Tokyo Metropolitan today
Mon 28 Oct- Okinawa Fly to Okinawa island for 3 nights rest and relaxation
Mon 07 Oct Takayama Depart Tokyo by coach and head to Matsumoto Castle, then onwards to
Wed 30 Oct
& Tue 08 Oct Takayama for a 2-night stay
Thu 31 Oct Tokyo Today fly to Tokyo for your final 4-night stay at the Hotel New Otani
Wed 09 Oct Kanazawa Travel by coach to Kanazawa via the historical village of Shirakawa-go
& Thu 10 Oct featuring traditional Gassho-style farmhouses, for a 2-night stay Fri 01 Nov Tokyo Bronze final 18:00 Tokyo Stadium
Fri 11 Oct Tokyo Transfer by Bullet train to Tokyo and check in at the Hotel New Otani Sat 02 Nov Tokyo/Yokohama Final 18:00 International Stadium Yokohama
for a 3-night stay
Sun 03 Nov Tokyo Final day in Tokyo
Sat 12 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama England v France 17:15 International Stadium Yokohama
Mon 04 Nov Depart Fly to London
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flights from
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4 matches England Pool Matches
Thursday 19 September-Monday 14 October, 2019
24 nights B&B
Following England through the early stages of the tournament is a great way of exploring Japan
Price from and supporting your team for four very important fixtures. Starting in Sapporo in northern Japan
£10,875pp will give you a total contrast from the bustling city of Tokyo. The pool stage tour really has it all
based on 2 sharing for those wanting to explore the wonders of Japan and combine it with top level rugby.
SAPPORO | kOBE | kYOTO | HIROSHIMA | HAkONE | TOkYO | TAkAYAMA | kANAZAWA
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Matches included England v Tonga, England v USA, England v Argentina
and England v France
• Option to add in extra matches
• Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
• Sapporo, Kobe, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Hakone, Tokyo, Takayama and Kanazawa
• Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Japan
Flight upgrades available, contact us for details
• 24 nights’ 4* accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
• Return airport transfers on arrival in Sapporo and departure from Tokyo
• Transfers, domestic flights and Bullet trains
• Matchday transfers
• Optional sightseeing will be available in all destinations (at an additional cost)
• Venatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
• Welcome drinks
• Cooch’s Taverns – our Venatour get togethers
• End of tour dinner
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide with each group
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to stop over on the way to or from Japan, no problem, we can look at this
for you. Contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour Tour Managers
Hiroshima Castle on the side of Otagawa river
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ITINERaRy RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019
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Thu 19 Sep Depart London Fly overnight to Japan
Fri 20 Sep Arrive Japan Arrive into Tokyo and transfer to a connecting flight to Sapporo. On
arrival transfer to Keio Plaza Sapporo Hotel for a 3-night stay
England Pool Matches
Sat 21 Sep Sapporo Day to explore the area. Alternatively, add on the Australia v Fiji match Thursday 19 September-Monday 14 October, 2019
which is played in Sapporo City today
Sun 22 Sep Sapporo England v Tonga 19:15 Sapporo Dome SAPPORO | kOBE | kYOTO | HIROSHIMA | HAkONE
Mon 23 Sep- Kobe On Monday fly to Osaka and transfer to Kobe to the Kobe Portopia
Wed 25 Sep Hotel for a 4-night stay. Explore the city or head further afield to TOkYO | TAkAYAMA | kANAZAWA
Osaka which is just a train ride away
Thu 26 Sep Kobe England v USA 19:45 Kobe Misaki Stadium
Fri 27 Sep- Kyoto Transfer by coach to Kyoto city for a 3-night stay with time to explore
Sun 29 Sep this fantastic area
Mon 30 Sep Hiroshima Transfer to Hiroshima on the Bullet train for a 2-night stay
& Tue 01 Oct
Wed 02 Oct Hakone Transfer to Hakone by Bullet train for a 2-night stay, dinner is included
& Thu 03 Oct for your stay
Fri 04 Oct Tokyo Transfer by coach into Tokyo to the Hotel New Otani for a 3-night stay
Sat 05 Oct Tokyo England v Argentina 17:00 Tokyo Stadium
Sun 06 Oct Tokyo Free day to explore Tokyo or add on the New Zealand v Africa 1 match
which is in Tokyo Metropolitan today
Mon 07 Oct Takayama Depart Tokyo by coach and head to Matsumoto Castle, then onwards to
& Tue 08 Oct Takayama for a 2-night stay
Wed 09 Oct Kanazawa Travel by coach to Kanazawa via the historical village of Shirakawa-go
& Thu 10 Oct featuring traditional Gassho-style farmhouses, for a 2-night stay
Fri 11 Oct Tokyo Transfer by Bullet train to Tokyo for your final 3-night stay at the
Hotel New Otani
Sat 12 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama England v France 17:15 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 13 Oct Tokyo Final day to explore this fabulous city or add on the Japan v Scotland
match which is being played this evening in Kanagawa Prefecture,
Yokohama City
Mon 14 Oct Depart Tokyo Fly to London Sapporo, Hokkaido
Old town, Takayama The Ishikawa-mon Gate, Kanazawa Kenrokuen in Kanazawa, one of Japan's beautiful gardens The Kobe skyline
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flights from
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2 matches England v argentina & England v France
Wednesday 02 October-Monday 14 October, 2019
11 nights B&B
The final two pool matches are against England’s main rivals for the quarter-final places.
Price from Both France and Argentina seem to hit top form in Rugby World Cup’s, so England will need to
£6,775pp be right on their game. Join us for these pivotal matches in pool C. A great option for those
based on 2 sharing wanting to get out to Japan for a shorter period of time.
TOkYO | HAkONE | kYOTO
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Matches included England v Argentina and England v France
• Option to add in extra matches
• Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
• Tokyo, Hakone and Kyoto
• Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Japan
Flight upgrades available, contact us for details
• 11 nights’ 4* accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
• Return airport transfers in Tokyo
• Transfers and Bullet trains included
• Matchday transfers
• Optional sightseeing will be available in all destinations (at an additional cost)
• Venatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
• Welcome drinks
• Cooch’s Taverns – our Venatour get togethers
• End of tour dinner
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide with each group
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to stop over on the way to or from Japan, no problem, we can look at this
for you. Contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour Tour Managers
Bullet train passing through Mt. Fuji and Shibazakura
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England v argentina
& England v France
Wednesday 02 October-Monday 14 October, 2019
TOkYO | HAkONE | kYOTO
Shibuya Crossing, one of the busiest crosswalks in the world Lake Ashinoko, Hakone
ITINERaRy
Wed 02 Oct Depart London Fly overnight to Japan
Thu 03 Oct Arrive Japan Arrive into Tokyo and transfer to the Hotel New Otani for a 3-night stay
Fri 04 Oct Tokyo Day to relax and explore this vibrant city
Sat 05 Oct Tokyo England v Argentina 17:00 Tokyo Stadium
Sun 06 Oct & Hakone Transfer by coach to Hakone for 2 nights with time to explore this
Mon 07 Oct fantastic area. Dinner is included for 2 nights
Tue 08 Oct- Kyoto Transfer by Bullet train and coach to Kyoto for a 3-night stay
Thu 10 Oct
Fri 11 Oct Tokyo Transfer by Bullet train to Tokyo for a 3-night stay at the Hotel New
Otani
Sat 12 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama England v France 17:15 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 13 Oct Tokyo Final day to explore this fabulous city or add on the Japan v Scotland
match which is being played this evening in Kanagawa Prefecture,
Yokohama City
Mon 14 Oct Depart Tokyo Fly to London
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Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto
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4 matches England v argentina to quarter-finals
19 nights B&B Wednesday 02 October-Tuesday 22 October, 2019
This tour has it all, two cracking pool matches and two mouth-watering quarter-finals in a beautiful part of
Price from Japan. The southern island of Kyushu will host the quarter-finals for pools C & D and England will need
£10,530pp big games in the final two pool matches to make sure they progress to the knock out stages. Between
based on 2 sharing
matches, our itinerary stretches right across southern Japan, taking in amazing cities along the way.
TOkYO | HAkONE | kYOTO | HIROSHIMA | ASO | FUkUOkA
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Matches included England v Argentina and England v France,
quarter-finals 1 & 3 in Oita Prefecture
• Option to add in an extra match
• Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
• Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Aso and Fukuoka
• Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Japan
Flight upgrades available, contact us for details
• 19 nights’ 4* accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
• Return airport transfers on arrival in Tokyo and departure from Fukuoka
• Transfers and Bullet trains included
• Matchday transfers
• Optional sightseeing will be available in all destinations (at an additional cost)
• Venatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
• Welcome drinks
• Cooch’s Taverns – our Venatour get togethers
• End of tour dinner
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide with each group
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to stop over on the way to or from Japan, no problem, we can look at this
for you. Contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour Tour Managers
Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto
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England v argentina to quarter-finals
Wednesday 02 October-Tuesday 22 October, 2019
TOkYO | HAkONE | kYOTO | HIROSHIMA | ASO | FUkUOkA
The floating shrine at Miyajima, Hiroshima Wisteria Tunnel at Kawachi Fuji Garden, Fukuoka
ITINERaRy
Wed 02 Oct Depart London Fly overnight to Japan
Thu 03 Oct Arrive Japan Arrive into Tokyo and transfer to the Hotel New Otani for a 3-night stay
Fri 04 Oct Tokyo Day to relax and explore this vibrant city.
Sat 05 Oct Tokyo England v Argentina 17:00 Tokyo Stadium
Sun 06 Oct & Hakone Transfer by coach to Hakone for 2 nights with time to explore
Mon 07 Oct this fantastic area. Dinner is included
Tue 08 Oct- Kyoto Transfer by Bullet train and coach to Kyoto for a 3-night stay
Thu 10 Oct
Fri 11 Oct Tokyo Transfer by Bullet train to Tokyo for a 3-night stay at the
Hotel New Otani
Sat 12 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama England v France 17:15 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 13 Oct Tokyo Final day to explore Tokyo or add on the Scotland v Japan match
which is in Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City this evening
Mon 14 Oct & Hiroshima Transfer by Bullet train to Hiroshima for 2 nights. Free time to
Tue 15 Oct explore the area
Wed 16 Oct & Aso Travel by train and coach to Aso. The town is the base for
Thu 17 Oct sightseeing around one of the world’s biggest calderas, Mt Aso.
Dinner is included for your stay
Fri 18 Oct Fukuoka Transfer to Fukuoka and check in for a 4-night stay at the
Hotel New Otani Hakata
Sat 19 Oct Fukuoka/Oita Transfer by coach to Oita Prefecture for the match (2-hour drive)
Quarter-final 1 16:15 Oita Stadium
Sun 20 Oct Fukuoka/Oita Transfer by coach to Oita Prefecture for the match (2-hour drive)
Quarter-final 3 16:15 Oita Stadium
Mon 21 Oct Fukuoka Day at leisure in Fukuoka
Tue 22 Oct Depart Fukuoka Fly to London via Tokyo
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3 matches England v France to quarter-finals
10 nights B&B Thursday 10 October-Monday 21 October, 2019
A great tour to see England’s final pool match and the quarter-finals in Oita Prefecture in
Price from southern Japan. Witness three fantastic matches and in between, experience some of
£7,620pp Japan’s highlights in Kyoto and Hiroshima. If you’d like to stay on to see the semi-finals,
based on 2 sharing then just let us know and we can look at some options for you.
TOkYO | kYOTO | FUkUOkA
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Three fantastic matches – England v France and quarter-finals 1 & 3 in
Oita Prefecture
• Option to add in extra matches or add on the semi-finals
• Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
• Tokyo, Kyoto and Fukuoka
• Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Japan
Flight upgrades available, contact us for details
• 10 nights’ 4* accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
• Return airport transfers on arrival in Tokyo and departure from Fukuoka
• Transfers and Bullet trains included
• Matchday transfers
• Optional sightseeing will be available in all destinations (at an additional cost)
• Venatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
• Welcome drinks
• Cooch’s Taverns – our Venatour get togethers
• End of tour dinner
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide with each group
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to stop over on the way to or from Japan, no problem, we can look at this
for you. Contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour Tour Managers
Kyoto Tower is Kyoto's tallest structure
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England v France to quarter-finals
Thursday 10 October-Monday 21 October, 2019
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Sensoji Temple in Asakusa Tokyo Fukuoka downtown city skyline
ITINERaRy
Thu 10 Oct Depart London Fly overnight to Japan
Fri 11 Oct Tokyo Airport transfer to Tokyo to the Hotel New Otani for a 3-night stay
Sat 12 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama England v France 17:15 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 13 Oct Tokyo Final day to explore Tokyo or add on the Scotland v Japan match which
is in Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City this evening
Mon 14 Oct- Kyoto Transfer by Bullet train and coach to Kyoto, staying at the Tokyu Hotel
Wed 16 Oct for 3 nights with time to explore this fantastic area
Thu 17 Oct Hiroshima/ Depart Kyoto by coach and Bullet train, stopping in Hiroshima for the
Fukuoka day before a late afternoon train to Fukuoka. On arrival in Fukuoka,
check into the Hilton Sea Hawk Hotel for a 4-night stay
Fri 18 Oct Fukuoka Day at leisure in Fukuoka, optional sightseeing options will be suggested
Sat 19 Oct Fukuoka/Oita Transfer by coach to Oita Prefecture for the match (2-hour drive)
Quarter-final 1: 16:15 Oita Stadium
Sun 20 Oct Fukuoka/Oita Transfer by coach to Oita Prefecture for the match (2-hour drive)
Quarter-final 3: 16:15 Oita Stadium
Mon 21 Oct Depart Fly to Tokyo and onwards to London
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6 matches Quarter-finals to the final
18 nights B&B Wednesday 16 October-Monday 04 November, 2019
A truly ‘once in a lifetime’ experience. Yes, the knock out stages of Rugby World Cup’s come around
Price from every four years, but not in a country anything like Japan! One of those tours, where in years to come
£12,499pp you will say ‘I was there’. The knock out stages of Rugby World Cup 2019™ will be dramatic, unique
based on 2 sharing and an incredible experience for all those who make the journey.
FUkUOkA | HIROSHIMA | HAkONE | TOkYO | kYOTO
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Six fantastic matches include quarter-finals 1 & 3 in Oita Prefecture,
semi-finals 1 & 2, bronze final plus the all-important final
• Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
• Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Hakone, Tokyo and Kyoto
• Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Japan.
Flight upgrades available, contact us for details
• 18 nights’ 4* accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
• Return airport transfers on arrival in Fukuoka and departure from Tokyo
• Transfers and Bullet trains to Hiroshima, Hakone and Kyoto
• Matchday transfers
• Optional sightseeing will be available in all destinations (at an additional cost)
• Venatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
• Welcome drinks
• Cooch’s Taverns – our Venatour get togethers
• End of tour dinner
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide with each group
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to stop over on the way to or from Japan, no problem, we can
look at this for you. Contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour Tour Managers
Godzilla Road, Tokyo
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Wednesday 16 October-Monday 04 November, 2019
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The volcanic valley of Owakudani, Hakone Memorial Cenotapf for the A-Bomb victims in Hiroshima
ITINERaRy
Wed 16 Oct Depart London Fly overnight to Japan
Thu 17 Oct Arrive Japan Arrive into Tokyo and transfer to a connecting flight to Fukuoka. On
arrival check in to the Hilton Sea Hawk Hotel for a 4-night stay
Fri 18 Oct Fukuoka Day to explore Fukuoka and the surrounding area
Sat 19 Oct Fukuoka/Oita Transfer by coach to Oita Prefecture for the match (2-hour drive)
Quarter-final 1 16:15 Oita Stadium
Sun 20 Oct Fukuoka/Oita Transfer by coach to Oita Prefecture for the match (2-hour drive)
Quarter-final 3 16:15 Oita Stadium
Mon 21 Oct & Hiroshima Transfer by Bullet train to Hiroshima for 2 nights. Free time to explore
Tue 22 Oct the area
Wed 23 Oct & Hakone Transfer by Bullet train and coach to Hakone for 2 nights with time to
Thu 24 Oct explore this fantastic area. Dinner is included for your stay
Fri 25 Oct Tokyo This morning transfer to Tokyo and check in to the Hotel New Otani
for a 3-night stay
Sat 26 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama Semi-final 1 17:00 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 27 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama Semi-final 2 18:00 International Stadium Yokohama
Mon 28 Oct- Kyoto Transfer by Bullet train and coach to Kyoto for 3 nights with time to
Wed 30 Oct explore this historically cultural area
Thu 31 Oct Tokyo Transfer by Bullet train to Tokyo for your final 4-night stay at the
Hotel New Otani
Fri 01 Nov Tokyo Bronze final 18:00 Tokyo Stadium
Sat 02 Nov Tokyo/Yokohama Final 18:00 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 03 Nov Tokyo Final day in Tokyo to explore before departing tomorrow
Mon 04 Nov Depart Tokyo Fly to London
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4 matches Semi-finals to the final
10 nights B&B Thursday 24 October-Monday 04 November, 2019
The semi-finals and Rugby World Cup final will be magnificent, but not the only highlight on
Price from this tour. Stay in the amazing city of Tokyo experiencing the vibrant colours at night, then
£8,879pp for contrast take the bullet train to Kyoto, to visit some of the world’s largest temples and
based on 2 sharing shrines. Who will be World Champions come 02 November 2019?
TOkYO | kYOTO
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Four fantastic matches include semi-finals 1 & 2, bronze final plus the
all-important final
• Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
• Tokyo and Kyoto
• Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Japan
Flight upgrades available, contact us for details
• 10 nights’ 4* accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
• Return airport transfers in Tokyo
• Transfers and Bullet trains to Tokyo and Kyoto
• Matchday transfers
• Optional sightseeing will be available in all destinations (at an additional cost)
• Venatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
• Welcome drinks
• Cooch’s Taverns – our Venatour get togethers
• End of tour dinner
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide with each group
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to stop over on the way to or from Japan, no problem, we can look at this
for you. Contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour Tour Managers
Wooden pagoda of Toji temple, Kyoto
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Thursday 24 October-Monday 04 November, 2019
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Kyoto Temple Gate in Toyko
ITINERaRy
Thu 24 Oct Depart London Fly overnight to Japan
Fri 25 Oct Tokyo Arrive Tokyo and transfer to the Hotel New Otani for a 3-night stay
Sat 26 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama Semi-final 1 17:00 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 27 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama Semi-final 2 18:00 International Stadium Yokohama
Mon 28 Oct- Kyoto Transfer by Bullet train and coach to Kyoto for 3 nights with time to
Wed 30 Oct explore this fantastic area
Thu 31 Oct Tokyo Transfer by Bullet train to Tokyo for your final 4-night stay at the
Hotel New Otani
Fri 01 Nov Tokyo Bronze final 18:00 Tokyo Stadium
Sat 02 Nov Tokyo/Yokohama Final 18:00 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 03 Nov Tokyo Final day in Tokyo to explore before departing tomorrow
Mon 04 Nov Depart Tokyo Fly to London
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Kyoto Tokyo Bay
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4 matches Semi-finals to the final – Tokyo stay
9 nights B&B Thursday 24 October-Sunday 03 November, 2019
Tokyo Metropolitan is a great base for exploring a number of areas in Japan.
Price from This tour allows you to see four fantastic games of rugby while having a base
£8,190pp in this vibrant city to go off and explore between matches.
based on 2 sharing
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Four fantastic matches include semi-finals 1 & 2, bronze final plus the
all-important final
• Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
• 9 nights’ 4* accommodation in Tokyo on a bed and breakfast basis
• Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Tokyo
Flight upgrades available, contact us for details
• Return airport transfers in Tokyo
• Matchday transfers
• Optional sightseeing will be available in all destinations (at an additional cost)
• Venatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
• Cooch’s Taverns – our Venatour get togethers
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide with each group
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to stop over on the way to or from Japan, no problem, we can look at this
for you. Contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour Tour Managers
Tokyo Tower
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Thursday 24 October-Sunday 03 November, 2019
TOkYO
The beautiful Sakura tree in Tokyo One of the japanese style fort located in the Imperial Palace Tokyo
ITINERaRy
Thu 24 Oct Depart London Fly overnight to Japan
Fri 25 Oct Tokyo Arrive Tokyo and transfer to the Hotel New Otani for a 9-night stay
Sat 26 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama Semi-final 1: 17:00 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 27 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama Semi-final 2: 18:00 International Stadium Yokohama
Mon 28 Oct- Tokyo Four days at leisure in Tokyo. It is an ideal base to head out on day trips
Thu 31 Oct to explore places such as Hakone or Mount Fuji
Fri 01 Nov Tokyo Bronze final 18:00 Tokyo Stadium
Sat 02 Nov Tokyo/Yokohama Final 18:00 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 03 Nov Depart Tokyo Fly to London
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Tokyo skyline at sunset Kabuki-cho – the area is renown for nightlife
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5 matches Follow Wales to the quarter-finals
24 nights B&B Friday 27 September-Tuesday 22 October, 2019
Following Wales through the pool stages to the quarter-finals takes you to many beautiful parts of Japan. The
Price from biggest game of the group sees Wales take on Australia in Tokyo Metropolitan, so we begin our tour there, before
£10,677pp working our way through southern Japan down to the southern island of Kyushu to play the final two pool matches
based on 2 sharing and hopefully see Wales progress through to the quarter-finals in Oita Prefecture. It is a great tour, but for those
with limited time, we can tailor this itinerary to suit your requirements and the games you wish to see!
TOkYO | HAkONE | OSAkA | OkAYAMA | ASO | FUkUOkA | HIROSHIMA | kYOTO
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Five fantastic – Wales v Australia, Wales v Fiji, Wales v Uruguay, quarter-finals 1& 3
• Add on Wales v Georgia, if required
• Option to add in extra matches
• Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
• Tokyo, Hakone, Osaka, Okayama, Aso, Fukuoka, Hiroshima and Kyoto
• Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Japan
Flight upgrades available
• 24 nights’ 4* accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
• Transfers and Bullet trains to Tokyo and Kyoto
• Matchday transfers
• Optional sightseeing will be available in all destinations (at an additional cost)
• Venatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
• Welcome drinks
• Cooch’s Taverns – our Venatour get togethers
• End of tour dinner
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide with each group
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to stop over on the way to or from Japan, no problem, we can look at this
for you. Contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour Tour Managers
Old town, Kyoto
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to the quarter-finals
Friday 27 September-Tuesday 22 October, 2019
TOkYO | HAkONE | OSAkA | OkAYAMA | ASO | FUkUOkA | HIROSHIMA | kYOTO
Nagasaki skyline at dusk Kushida Shrine in Hakata, Fukuoka
ITINERaRy
Fri 27 Sep Depart London Fly overnight to Japan Sat 19 Oct Fukuoka/Oita Transfer by coach to Oita Prefecture for the match (2-hour drive)
Sat 28 Sep Arrive Tokyo Arrive into Tokyo and transfer to the Hilton Tokyo for a 3-night stay Quarter-final 1 16:15 Oita Stadium
Sun 20 Oct Fukuoka/Oita Transfer by coach to Oita Prefecture for the match (2-hour drive)
Sun 29 Sep Tokyo Wales v Australia 16:45 Tokyo Stadium
Quarter-final 3 16:15 Oita Stadium
Mon 30 Sep Tokyo Day at leisure to relax and explore Tokyo
Mon 21 Oct Fukuoka Day at leisure in Fukuoka
Tue 01 Oct & Hakone Transfer to Hakone by coach for a 2-night stay with dinner included
Wed 02 Oct Tue 22 Oct Depart Fukuoka Fly to Tokyo and onwards to London
Thu 03 Oct- Osaka Transfer by coach and Bullet train to Osaka for a 3-night stay in this
Sat 05 Oct fantastic city. If you fancy adding on the Ireland v Russia match on
Thursday evening 19:15 in Kobe City, then this is an option
Sun 06 Oct & Okayama Transfer by train and coach to Okayama for a 2-night stay.
Mon 07 Oct
Tue 08 Oct Aso Transfer by coach to the Aso area in the centre of the island for 3 nights.
Dinner is included in Aso
Wed 09 Oct Aso/Oita Transfer by coach to Oita Prefecture for the match (1-hour drive)
Wales v Fiji 18:45 Oita Stadium
Thu 10 Oct Aso Day at leisure to explore this town, which is the base for sightseeing
around on the world’s biggest calderas, Mount Aso
Fri 11 Oct Fukuoka Transfer to Fukuoka on the north coast and check in for a 3-night stay at
the ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka
Sat 12 Oct Fukuoka Day at leisure to explore the city. Perhaps add on the Ireland v Play-off
Winner match this evening in Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka City
Sun 13 Oct Fukuoka/ Transfer by coach to Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City for the
match (1.5-hour drive)
Kumamoto Wales v Uruguay 17:15 Kumamoto Stadium
Mon 14 Oct & Hiroshima Transfer by train and coach to Hiroshima for a 2-night stay
Tue 15 Oct
Wed 16 Oct & Kyoto Transfer by Bullet train and coach to Kyoto for a 2-night stay
Thu 17 Oct
Fri 18 Oct Fukuoka Transfer to Fukuoka and check in for a 4-night stay at the Hilton Sea
Hawk Hotel
Tokyo skyline on the Sumida River Osaka Castle
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6 matches Follow Scotland
24 nights B&B Thursday 19 September-Monday 14 October, 2019
What a way to kick off this tour, the opening weekend sees three fantastic matches and the Opening Ceremony,
Price from with the Scots taking on the Irish in the pivotal game in pool A. From there, the tour takes in some of the most
£10,945pp amazing cities of Japan. From the bustle of Tokyo and Osaka, to the serenity of Kyoto and Hakone. A Scottish tour
based on 2 sharing that has it all! If time is a factor and you wish to take in fewer games, or you wish to extend the tour to include the
quarter-finals in Tokyo Metropolitan, then let us know and we’ll put a bespoke quote together for you.
TOkYO | HAkONE | SHIZUOkA | kYOTO | OSAkA | HIROSHIMA
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Six fantastic matches – Japan v Russia & Opening Ceremony, New Zealand v South
Africa, Scotland v Ireland, Scotland v Play-off winner, Scotland v Russia and
Scotland v Japan
• Option to add in extra matches and quarter-finals in Tokyo Metropolitan
• Option to take out matches if you do not wish to attend all of those included in
this package
• Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
• Visit Tokyo, Hakone, Shizuoka, Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima
• Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Japan
Flight upgrades available
• 24 nights’ 4* accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
• Transfers and Bullet trains included
• Matchday transfers
• Optional sightseeing will be available in all destinations (at an additional cost)
• Venatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
• Welcome drinks
• Cooch’s Taverns – our Venatour get togethers
• End of tour dinner
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide with each group
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to stop over on the way to or from Japan, no problem, we can look at this
Mount Fuji at Shizuoka
for you. Contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour Tour Managers
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Thursday 19 September-Monday 14 October, 2019
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Yellow ginkgo trees, Tokyo Kyoto temple
ITINERaRy
Thu 19 Sep Depart London Fly overnight to Japan Fri 11 Oct & Tokyo Transfer to Tokyo to the Hotel New Otani for a 3-night stay.
Sat 12 Oct Free time to explore Tokyo
Fri 20 Sep Arrive Tokyo Arrive into Tokyo this morning and transfer to the Tokyo Marriott
Hotel for a 5-night stay. The tournament kicks off this evening at the Sun 13 Oct Tokyo/Yokohama Transfer by coach to Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City
Tokyo Stadium Scotland v Japan: 19:45 International Stadium Yokohama
Opening ceremony: 18:30 Tokyo Stadium Mon 14 Oct Depart Tokyo Fly to London
Japan v Russia: 19:45 Tokyo Stadium
Sat 21 Sep Tokyo Day at leisure before transferring to Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama
City this evening for the match (40 mins drive)
New Zealand v South Africa: 18:45 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 22 Sep Tokyo Morning at leisure before transferring to Kanagawa Prefecture,
Yokohama City this evening for thematch (40 mins drive)
Scotland v Ireland: 16:45 International Stadium Yokohama
Mon 23 Sep & Tokyo Two days to relax and explore Tokyo
Tue 24 Sep
Wed 25 Sep & Hakone Transfer to Hakone by coach for a 2-night stay, dinner is included
Thu 26 Sep
Fri 27 Sep & Shizuoka Transfer by coach to Shizuoka for a 2-night stay. On Saturday afternoon,
Sat 28 Sep Japan take on Ireland at the Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa, so perhaps add
on this match to see what could be a very important clash in this pool
Sun 29 Sep Kyoto Transfer by Bullet train and coach to Kyoto for a 3-night stay
Mon 30 Sep Kyoto/Kobe Transfer by coach to Kobe City for the match (1 hour 15 mins drive)
Scotland v Play-off winner: 19:15 Kobe Misaki Stadium
Tue 01 Oct Kyoto Day at leisure to explore this wonderful historical area
Wed 02 Oct- Osaka Transfer by coach to Osaka for a 3-night stay in this fantastic city. If you
Fri 04 Oct fancy adding on the Ireland v Russia match on Thursday evening
19:15 in Kobe City, then this is an option
Sat 05 Oct- Hiroshima Transfer by Bullet train to Hiroshima for 3 nights. Free time to explore
Mon 07 Oct the area
Tue 08 Oct Shizuoka Transfer by Bullet train and coach to Shizuoka for a 3-night stay
Wed 09 Oct Shizuoka Scotland v Russia: 16:15 Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa
Thu 10 Oct Shizuoka Day at leisure to explore this area
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6 matches Follow Ireland
24 nights B&B Thursday 19 September-Monday 14 October, 2019
Ireland kick off their first pool match in Tokyo Metropolitan as part of the opening weekend for RWC 2019. This
Price from tour starts with two cracking matches before watching the Irish take on the Scots in the pivotal game in pool A on
£10,715pp the Sunday. From the bright lights of Tokyo, you then travel south to experience some great destinations in Japan
based on 2 sharing and some thrilling rugby. How will the Irish perform against hosts Japan in Shizuoka Prefecture and will they make it
through to the quarter-finals? If time is a factor and you wish to take in fewer games, or you wish to extend the tour
to include the quarter-finals in Tokyo Metropolitan, then let us know and we’ll put a bespoke quote together for you.
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
• Six fantastic matches – Japan v Russia and Opening Ceremony, New Zealand v
South Africa, Ireland v Scotland, Ireland v Japan, Ireland v Russia and Ireland v
Play-off Winner
• Option to add in extra matches and the quarter-finals in Tokyo Metropolitan
• Option to take out matches if you do not wish to attend all of those included in
this package
• Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
• Visit Tokyo, Hakone, Shizuoka, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Aso & Fukuoka
• Return economy class flights from London Heathrow to Japan
Flight upgrades available, contact us for details
• 24 nights 4* accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
• Transfers and Bullet trains included
• Matchday transfers
• Optional sightseeing will be available in all destinations (at an additional cost)
• Venatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
• Welcome drinks
• Cooch’s Taverns – our Venatour get togethers
• End of tour dinner
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide with each group
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to stop over on the way to or from Japan, no problem, we can look at this
for you. Contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour Tour Managers
Yanagawa, Fukuoka
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Thursday 19 September-Monday 14 October, 2019
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Tue 08 Oct- Aso Transfer by coach to the Aso area in the centre of the island for 3 nights.
Thu 10 Oct A few days to explore this town, which is the base for sightseeing
around on the world’s biggest calderas, Mount Aso, dinner is included
Mount Fuji Caldera of Mount Aso
On Wednesday, perhaps add the Wales v Fiji match which is played in
Oita Prefecture, approximately 1 hour’s transfer
Fri 11 Oct Fukuoka Transfer to Fukuoka on the north coast and check in for a 3-night stay
ITINERaRy at the ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka
Sat12 Oct Fukuoka Ireland v Play-off winner: 19:45 Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium
Thu 19 Sep Depart London Fly overnight to Japan
Fri 20 Sep Arrive Tokyo Arrive into Tokyo this morning and transfer to the Tokyo Marriott Sun 13 Oct Fukuoka Day at leisure to explore the city. Perhaps add on the Wales v Uruguay
Hotel for a 5-night stay. The tournament kicks off this evening at the match this evening in Kumamoto Prefecture, Kumamoto City
Tokyo Stadium (around 1.5 hour transfer)
Opening ceremony: 18:30 Tokyo Stadium Mon 14 Oct Depart Depart Fukuoka to Tokyo and onwards to London
Japan v Russia: 19:45 Tokyo Stadium
Sat 21 Sep Tokyo Day at leisure before transferring to Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama
City this evening for thematch (40 mins drive)
New Zealand v South Africa: 18:45 International Stadium Yokohama
Sun 22 Sep Tokyo Morning at leisure before transferring to Kanagawa Prefecture,
Yokohama City this evening for thematch (40 mins drive)
Ireland v Scotland: 16:45 International Stadium Yokohama
Mon 23 Sep & Tokyo Two days to relax and explore Tokyo
Tue 24 Sep
Wed 25 Sep & Hakone Transfer to Hakone by coach for a 2-night stay, dinner is included
Thu 26 Sep
Fri 27 Sep Shizuoka Transfer by coach to Shizuoka for a 2-night stay
Sat 28 Sep Shizuoka Ireland v Japan: 16:15 Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa
Sun 29 Sept- Kyoto Transfer by Bullet train and coach to Kyoto for a 3-night stay. Free time
Tue 01 Oct to explore this wonderful historical area. On Monday evening, the
Scotland v Play-off winner match can be added to your itinerary, they
play in Kobe City, which is just over an hour’s transfer
Wed 02 Oct Osaka Transfer by coach and Bullet train to Osaka for a 3-night stay in this
fantastic city
Thu 03 Oct Osaka/Kobe Transfer by coach to Kobe City for the match (45 mins drive)
Ireland v Russia: 19:15 Kobe Misaki Stadium
Fri 04 Oct Osaka Day to explore the city
Sat 05 Oct- Hiroshima Transfer by Bullet train to Hiroshima for 3 nights. Free time to explore
Mon 07 Oct the area
Kiyomizu-dera Temple Gate in Kyoto Shinjuku Park, Tokyo
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3 matches Opening Weekender
3 nights B&B Friday 20 September-Monday 23 September, 2019
What a start to RWC 2019 this is! The hosts Japan open the tournament under the lights on the
Price from Friday, before the mouth-watering contest between New Zealand v South Africa the following
£2,825pp day. Finish the weekend in style watching Ireland v Scotland. As opening weekends go, this
based on 2 sharing promises to be a cracker. If you would like to add on flights from the UK and include other matches
in your itinerary, then just let us know and we can put together an itinerary for you.
ITINERaRy TOkYO
Fri 20 Sep Arrive Tokyo/ Arrive into Tokyo this morning and transfer to the Tokyo Marriott TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Yokohama Hotel for a 3-night stay. The tournament kicks off this evening at the
Tokyo Stadium • Three fantastic matches – Japan v Russia, New Zealand v South Africa, Scotland v
Opening ceremony: 18:30 Tokyo Stadium Ireland plus the Opening Ceremony of RWC 2019
Japan v Russia: 19:45 Tokyo Stadium • Category D tickets. Match ticket upgrades are available
Sat 21 Sep Tokyo Day at leisure before transferring to Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama • Visit Tokyo
City this evening for thematch (40 mins drive) • Add flights from the UK if required
New Zealand v South Africa: 18:45 International Stadium Yokohama
• 3 nights 4* accommodation on a bed & breakfast basis
Sun 22 Sep Tokyo Morning at leisure before transferring to Kanagawa Prefecture, • Matchday transfers
Yokohama City this evening for the match (40 mins drive)
Scotland v Ireland: 16:45 International Stadium Yokohama • Venatour and RWC 2019 Tour Kit
Mon 23 Sep Tokyo/Depart Check out of the hotel and make your own onward arrangements • Welcome drinks
SERVICE
• English speaking Japanese guide available during the stay
• Personal service both before and during your trip
• If you want to incorporate this weekend with other matches for a bespoke itinerary,
then contact us for ideas and further information
• Experienced Venatour staff in Tokyo
Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo Tokyo tower
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