E-brochure - VISIT JAPAN 2019
E-brochure(JAPAN GUIDE for RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019™) for teams in the UK and Ireland
WELCOME TO RUGBY WORLD CUP 2019™
HOST COUNTRY
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.
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.
oita
The Oita Bank Dome stadium was designed by the famous Kisho Kurokawa. It features high-end architecture and has the biggest retractable roof in Japan, ensuring every audience member has a pleasant viewing experience.
1351 Yokoo, Oita, Oita Prefecture 870-0126
March 2001
40,000
At platform no.3 (Oita Station) on either JR Kyudai Line, JR Nippo Line, or JR Hohi Line, take the Oita Bus to 'Oita Sport Park Higashi’ (¥360/45 minutes) bound for 'Park Place via Mera BP', then walk 5 minutes to the stadium. Alternatively, at platform no.6 (Oita station) take the Oita Bus to 'Oita Sport Park Higashi’ (¥400/35 minutes) bound for 'Park Place via Ogiwara' then walk 5 minutes.
Find your accommodations in Oita and make an booking here.
You can spend great days
in Oita until the next match.
kumamoto
The Kumamoto Prefectural Athletic Stadium (Umakana Yokana Stadium) presents a distinctive and beautiful look due to the wing-shaped roof, with floodlight pylons used as supports. The stadium is beloved by the locals, and is used for football matches and rugby Top League matches.
2776 Hirayamamachi, Higashi Ward, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture 861-8012
August 1998
32,000
From Kumamoto Station on either JR Kyushu Shinkansen, JR Kagoshima Line, or JR Hohi Line, take the Kyushu Sanko Bus to 'Park Dorm Kumamoto mae’ (¥600/50 minutes) bound for Shika No8. Menkyo Center, then walk 3 minutes to the stadium. Alternatively, from Kotsu Center take the Kyushu Sanko Bus to 'Park Dorm Kumamoto mae’ (¥520/35 minutes) bound for Shika No4. Menkyo Center.
Find your accommodations in Kumamoto and make an booking here.
You can spend great days
in Kumamoto until the next match.