E-brochure - VISIT JAPAN 2019
E-brochure(JAPAN GUIDE for RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019™) for teams in Italy
WELCOME TO RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019™
HOST COUNTRY
osaka
Constructed in 1929, this Osaka venue is Japan's oldest dedicated rugby union stadium. Known as the mecca of Japanese rugby, it is currently under construction in order to provide us with the best watching environment by 2018.
1-1-1 Matsubaraminami, Higashiosaka, Osaka Prefecture 578-0923
1929
30,000
About 20 minutes from Osaka Namba Station (¥300) to Higashi Hanazono Station on the Kintetsu Nara Line and then approx. 10 minutes on foot from there to the stadium.
Find your accommodations in Osaka and make an booking here.
You can spend great days
in Osaka until the next match.
fukuoka
Within walking distance from Fukuoka International Airport, this stadium is surrounded by forests at the centre of Fukuoka City. Visitors can experience the game within a close distance from the field.
1-1 Higashihirao Koen, Hakata-ku Fukuoka, 816-0052
1995
22,563
From Fukuoka Airport, take the Nishitetsu Bus to 'Higashi-Hirao Koen-Iriguchi’ (¥170/15 minutes) bound for AEON mall Fukuoka or No3. Umm Eigyosho, then walk 5 minutes to the stadium. Alternatively, walk from Fukuoka Airport (about 2 km/25 minutes). From Hakata Station, take the subway to Fukuoka Airport (¥260/13 minutes).
Find your accommodations in Fukuoka and make an booking here.
You can spend great days
in Fukuoka until the next match.
shizuoka
Located on a hilltop, this stadium is the centre of Ogasayama Sports Park which is full of nature. The stadium features a large roof so visitors can still enjoy the games in case of rain.
2300-1 Aino Fukuroi City, Shizuoka 437-0031
March 2001
50,889
About 50 minutes from Shizuoka Station (¥970) or about 20 minutes from Hamamatsu Station (¥410) to Aino Station on the JR Tokaido Line and then approx. 15 minutes on foot from there to the stadium.
Find your accommodations in Shizuoka and make a booking here. - We recommend Fukuroi City nearby the stadium, Shizuoka City or Hamamatsu City."
You can spend great days
in Shizuoka until the next match.
toyota
This unique stadium has several features, such as the retractable roof which folds like an accordian! The stadium can entertain up to 45,000 people.
7-2 Sengokucho, Toyota, Aichi Prefecture 471-0016
June 2001
45,000
About 50 - 60 minutes from Nagoya Station (¥760 - 920) to Toyotashi Station and then approx. 15 minutes on foot from there to the stadium. Or 17 minutes on foot from Shintoyota Station on the Aichi Loop Railway.
Find your accommodations in Toyota, Aichi, and make an booking here.
You can spend great days
in Toyota until the next match.
Takoyaki is one of the must-try foods in Osaka. How about trying cooking takoyaki for yourself at a takoyaki stand? You can enjoy not only cooking and eating takoyaki but also feeling like working at a takoyaki stand in Osaka!
Join our Osaka Afternoon Tour and discover Osaka’s favorite snack – the Okonomiyaki or Takoyaki. You will have a private guide who will take you around Osaka! Go around the city in your preferred pace, and ask many questions!
Make a professional handmade Japanese stone seal by yourself! You’ll get your very own, unique seal. You will be guided in your work by a Japanese stone seal professor.
Experience making and cooking Udon, one of the most loved traditional noodle in Japan!
Come along with me to two of Osaka’s most well known, local food and drink areas, Tenma and Kyobashi! We’ll have a few drinks, eat typical Osaka food, and have lots of fun along the way!
If you are interested in the food culture of the gourmet city of Fukuoka then our studio is a great place where you can enjoy a tasting session of the Japanese delicacy pollack roe, karashi-mentaiko!
Meet, pet and take pictures with these cute birds at the owl cafe “Fukuro no Mise” in Fukuoka! Don’t miss the chance to experience this uniquely Japanese concept.
Dazaifu, an old capital city of Kyushu, is full of historic treasures, including Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and The Kyushu National Museum.
In this tour, you will ride a boat and enjoy the view of Yanagawa. You will also visit Ohana and Shoto-en, a villa and a Japanese garden built by the feudal lord of the Tachibana Family. You will also have time for shopping at the end!
Let’s enjoy exploring Fukuoka’s local food from Yatai (food stands) with the local people. Yatai are small, mobile food stalls selling ramen, beer and other food. Fukuoka is well-known for having around 40% of all yatai in Japan.
The Jogasaki Coast on the west side of Izu Peninsula is rich in sealife and a popular destination for scuba divers. In this experience you can dive with an instructor even if you have no diving license!
Mt.Fuji, designated as a World Cultural Heritage Site, has been the object of worship for a long time. Local people have been blessed with rich natural resources from Mt. Fuji. Let’s visit a local tea farm and a sake brewery there!
In this activity, you will go to Shizuoka, which is well-known as a production center of green tea in Japan. I may not always be around, but one of my family members will be more than happy to take you around our tea farm!
“Enjoy half a day of Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) Fun around Mt Fuji’s Five Lakes and Miho (三保). Admire the beauty of Fuji as you cruise along the calm glistening lake. We will teach you how to balance and control the SUP. Also expect some fun and games once you become comfortable with standing on the SUP!
“Take a thrilling ride down Fuji River (Fujikawa) on this half day rafting tour! We will start at Hatakeyama and end at Hourai-bashi (Horai Bridge). Total length: 6km long, Estimated time: 3.5 hours
In this cultural and educational day trip from Nagoya you will learn why Aichi prefecture is the cradle of Japanese industrialization and manufacture. Learn the history of Setomono ceramics and Toyota’s technological development in a day tour!
The tradition of “Ama” (female divers) in Ise-Shima is more than 2000-year-old. In this cultural 1-night 2-day trip you will closely examine the unique Japanese Ama culture and will discover the secrets behind the production of Mie’s famous pearls.
Explore Nagoya with a local guide, including Nagoya Castle, Oosu Temple, and other spots. I will guide you around for 2-3 hours depending on your preference and schedule, and introduce you to the meaningful culture of Japan!
Visit Japan’s sake brewery to see the production process of sake. You can also taste, and buy varieties of sake. Located just 20 minutes away from Chubu International Airport and 45 minutes away from Nagoya railway station.
This is a home visit with a Japanese cooking class not far from Nagoya. You can experience both Japanese traditional home cooking and local culture at the same time!