E-brochure - VISIT JAPAN 2019
E-brochure(JAPAN GUIDE for RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019™) for teams in the UK and Ireland
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WELCOME TO RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019™
HOST COUNTRY
sapporo
Located in northernmost prefecture of Japan, The Sapporo Dome made history for being the first venue to host indoor stadium to host skiing events on a world championship level. The Sapporo Domes most impressive feature is its retractable surface, so it can host both rugby matches on a grass field and baseball matches on an artificial field.
1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture 062-0045
May 26, 2001
41,410
13 minutes from Sapporo Subway Station to Fukuzumi Subway Station on the Toho Line (¥250) and then approx. 10 minutes on foot from there to the Dome (500m).
Find your accommodations in Sapporo and make a booking here.
You can spend great days
in Sapporo until the next match.
kobe
Kobe Misaki Stadium is generally used for football(soccer) games. The minimum length from the stand to the seats is only 6 metres which gives us up close dynamic viewing.
1-2-2 Misaki-cho, Hyogo-ku, Kobe 652-0855
2001
30,132
About 10 minutes from Kobe Sannomiya Station (¥230) to Misaki Koen Station on the Kobe City Subway Kaigan Line and then approx. 5 minutes on foot from there to the stadium. Or 6 minutes on foot from JR Wadamisaki Station on the JR Wadamisaki Line.
Find your accommodations in Kobe and make an booking here.
You can spend great days
in Kobe until the next match.
tokyo
The opening match of the 2019 Rugby World Cup will be held here on November 20, 2019. Although the stadium is not far from the heart of Tokyo, it is surrounded by rich nature which gives it a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. The rounded roof covers the seating area for comfortable watching, and many facilities are available.
376-3 Nishimachi, Chofu, Tokyo 182-0032
2000
49,970
About 13 minutes from Shinjuku Station (¥240) or about 30 minutes from Shibuya Station (¥240) to Tobitakyu Station on the Keio Line and then approx. 5 minutes on foot from there to the stadium.
Find your accommodations in Tokyo and make an booking here.
You can spend great days
in Tokyo until the next match.
yokohama
Yokohama Stadium will host the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final. It was here that staged the 2002 FIFA World Cup! Yokohama Stadium has a 72,327 seat capacity, making it the biggest stadium in Japan. Its two large screens and the dynamic architecture will give you an Immersive experience.
3300 Kozukuecho, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture 222-0036
October 1997
72,327
About 10 minutes from Yokohama Station to Shinyokohama Station on the JR Yokohama Line, or Yokohama Municipal Subway (¥170 - ¥240) and then approx. 14 minutes on foot from there to the stadium.
Find your accommodations in Yokohama and make an booking here.
You can spend great days
in Yokohama until the next match.
If you have a chance to visit Hokkaido, Otaru is a must visit. Otaru has a long history. It served as one of the main ports of Hokkaido for a long time.
Enjoy the beautiful outback nature of Sapporo while riding on your own handsome steed! Just 40 mins from downtown Sapporo is WILD MUSTANG, a horseback riding stable located near Hakkenzan, a rugged mountain with eight peaks.
Witness the tranquility and elegance of tea ceremony, and explore the charm of Japanese traditional culture. In Sapporo this is the only place where you can taste the Matcha green tea from Shizuoka, which is very rare.
This hotel stay package plan takes you to an extraordinary world. Sleeping on an airweave mattress and enjoying the beautiful view from a guest room located on the 23rd to 34th floor is a great experience!
Let’s enjoy hiking with Sapporo locals! We are specialist in Sapporo sightseeing. Basically we introduce Okurayama, Sankakuyama, or Jozankei area. Let’s grab a special coffee on the top of the mountain!
There are a lot of great sake breweries in the Kobe area. You can watch the process of making sake, see old traditional Japanese houses, take some photos with Japanese happi & epron, and taste sake at the breweries!
If you want to enjoy an amazing, luxurious experience, flying in a helicopter is a must. Flying in a helicopter is a unique experience that most people will never enjoy. So why not try it yourself and look down on Kobe from the sky!
This activity will begin at 8am in Sannomiya, Hyogo. We will start hiking on the beginner trail, a trail only locals know about which is suitable for all ages. On the way up, we will stop on pearl bridge for an amazing bird’s eye view of Kobe and to enjoy the cool sea breeze from the ocean near the city. At the end of our trail, we will visit a cottage where many local hikers go to seek rest and food replenishment (such as Ramen and Udon).
This is a special ranch 30 minutes away by car from Kobe. In this space, similar in layout to a Swiss mountain ranch, 23 hectares out of 126 hectares are open to the public. It takes 30 minutes from Kobe-Sannomiya by car, but there is a bus that runs between Sannomiya and this location, so you don’t have to worry about transport. .
Similar to what sommeliers do, ‘Kikizake’ (sake tasting) is an activity that involves guessing what brand of sake you are served blindfolded. In this activity, you will choose 5 kinds of sake out of the 20–30 sake varieties available, and enjoy sampling the different tastes of each one.
This is a wonderful cooking experience in Tokyo! You will have the opportunity to make traditional Japanese Wagashi sweets under the instruction of a local expert!
Explore the renown Tsukiji fish Market with a professional, English-speaking tour guide! Watch the infamous Tuna Auction (optional add-on) in the early morning and explore the Tsukiji Fish Market afterwards in this extensive tour!
View some live action at the Sumo Stable in Tokyo, where you can get a close-up view of Sumo training! Get an exclusive photo opportunity with Japan’s sumo wrestlers after their training!
Glass cutting and polishing (Edo-kiriko) is a Japanese tradition established in the first half of the 19th century. With this experience you can carve traditional patterns on your glass. Come and make your own Edo-kiriko!
Hot springs have been a favorite tradition in Japan for a long time. No matter the season in Japan, a good bath is essential to soothing a hard day’s worth of work. And regardless of age, many visit hot springs for the countless health benefits.
Explore the popular night spots of Yokohama city from a cruise boat!
Make your own original cup learning ceramics, one of Japan’s traditional cultures, from a kind teacher in Yokohama. It is possible to send your finished product to your home later by mail (need extra packing fee and postage).
Explore the largest Chinatown in Asia with a 150-year history where you can enjoy a wide variety of authentic Chinese food. Also, enjoy a spacious Japanese garden with traditional Japanese-style buildings of historic importance.
Enjoy 3 kinds of Ramen noodles, Cup noodles, Chinese noodles, and Japanese ramen noodles while walking in Yokohama bay area!