Japan is rapidly becoming a sporting powerhouse, thanks to the national team’s incredible performance in the 2015 Rugby World Cup, and at the 2016 Olympics. Plus, Japan hosted both
Say konnichiwa to Japan for a lifechanging school sports tour. The experience of exploring Japanese culture through a shared passion for sport will, quite simply, blow your students’ minds and will be something they never forget.
Japan is unlike anywhere else on Earth. This spectacular country boasts a unique blend of ancient and modern. From traditional Shinto shrines, to the ultra-modern bullet train, we’ll make sure your group gets to experience all of it. Most groups who choose a school sports tour to Japan do so for rugby, which is a growing in popularity here. A highlight of your tour will be the post-match hospitality with your local opponents.
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Sumo Stable Visit
A sumo wrestler will stay with one heya, or stable, throughout his career. Learn more about Japan's national sport by visiting one of Tokyo's stables and watching a training session.
Taiko Drumming
Taiko, a big Japanese drum, is used in a number of traditional and modern ceremonies, festivals, sports events and parades.
Tatedo Sword Fighting
The modern Japanese art of stage fighting, a tatedo lesson will leave you feeling like a samurai!
Guided Tokyo Tour
Explore Tokyo with a local guide, who'll ensure you see all that this incredible city has to offer!
Guided Osaka Tour
Osaka is a modern city with plenty of youth culture to explore. It's also one of the best places to sample Japanese food. Explore this exciting city with a local guide.
Guided Kyoto Tour
Japan's most culturally rich city, Kyoto is home to a whopping 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Touring the city with a local guide will ensure you get a chance to see all the most important, and interesting, sights!
Guided Hiroshima Tour
Hiroshima is, perhaps, most famous as the target of the first nuclear weapon, when the Americans dropped an atomic bomb on the city in 1945. The A-Bomb Dome stands as a stark reminder of the devastation wrought on the city. But there's plenty more to discover in Hiroshima, as your local guide will show you.
Traditional Kyudo Archery
Kyudo is a traditional martial art in Japan. This form of archery is more than 2,000 years old. Try your hand at the sport under the guidance of a master archer.
Toei Movie Village
Step into a samurai film! This theme park allows you to explore real film sets - you may even come across a film crew on a shoot! And make sure you take the chance to dress up as a ninja before you leave!
Universal Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan is hugely popular with tourists and locals alike. There are 8 themed areas (Hollywood, New York, San Francisco, Jurassic Park, Lagoon, Waterworld, Amity Village and Universal Wonderland) for you to enjoy, as well as a Harry Potter attraction!
Hike Mount Fuji
Hike up Japan's tallest mountain to see the sun rise from Mount Fuji - an experience you'll never forget!
Why Halsbury Sport?
Our sport specialists
Dan Morley
Sports Sales & Product Manager
Asha Loizou
Sports Tours Operations Manager
Millie Snow
Tour Coordinator
Maria Viedma
Tour Coordinator
Our dedicated team are here to help you design a tour that’s going to leave your group with lifelong memories. All experienced sports tour organisers, they’ll work closely with you to make sure your tour packs a real punch.
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