Looking for a real rugby adventure to the other side of the world? Do you want your students to embrace a truly different, ancient culture through a shared passion for rugby?
School Rugby Tour to Japan
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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 the 2019 Rugby World Cup and the 2020 Olympics!
A land of contrasts, from the heaving megalopolis of Tokyo to the serenity of Mount Fuji, on your school rugby tour to Japan, your players will have the opportunity to enjoy incredible sporting and cultural experiences that very few touring teams ever get the chance to.
School Rugby Tour to Japan
From
£2500PP
10 days, 8 nights
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Suggested Itinerary
Day 1
Morning
Meet at the airport and board flight to Tokyo
Afternoon
Flight
Evening
Flight
Day 2
Morning
Flight
Afternoon
Arrive in Tokyo
Meet and greet from local rep
Transfer to accommodation
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 3
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Private Taiko drumming session
Afternoon
Half-day guided tour of Tokyo
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 4
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
First friendly fixture
Afternoon
Post-match hospitality
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 5
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Charitable activity at a local food bank
Afternoon
Half-day Tokyo tour
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 6
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Second friendly fixture
Afternoon
Afternoon spent with fixture hosts
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 7
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Check out of accommodation
Bullet train to Osaka with views of Mount Fuji
Afternoon
Private coach transfer to Universal Studios
Visit Universal Studios with Express Pass
Evening
Evening meal at Universal Studios
Day 8
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Tour of the famous Nijo-jo Castle
Afternoon
Afternoon private guided coach tour of Kyoto
Evening
Evening meal at accommodation
Day 9
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Third friendly fixture
Afternoon
Post-match hospitality
Evening
Final meal at a traditional Japanese restaurant
Day 10
Morning
Breakfast at accommodation
Transfer to airport
Afternoon
Fly home
Evening
Arrive home in the late evening
- 8 nights' half-board accommodation, including final dinner at a traditional Japanese restaurant
- All ground transfers
- A ride on the bullet train
- ATOL protected return flights from UK to Japan
- Private bilingual guides
- Organisation of 3 fixtures per team against local opposition
- x2 half-day guided tours of Tokyo
- Guided tour of Kyoto
- Visit to Universal Studios with Express Pass and dinner in the park
- Taiko drumming lesson
- Charitable activity
- Free staff place ratio 1:10
- Detailed information pack
- Travel and medical insurance
Accommodation
Tokyo Central Youth Hostel
Tokyo Central Youth Hostel occupies the 18th and 19th floors of a high-rise building in a very central location, so offers fantastic views over the city, something not usually offered by this style of accommodation.
The hostel welcomes guests from all over the world and provides Japanese-style shared baths (separate for ladies/gents), a dining room, a meeting room, a lounge and tourist information centre, making this a great base for exploring Tokyo. Please note that the youth hostel has a curfew of 11pm. Individual room and locker keys provided at check-in.
Cross Hotel Osaka
This elegant, modern hotel is fantastically located in Osaka. It's just 5 minute's walk from the JR Namba train station with excellent links to Kansai International Airport and the bullet train station.All guest rooms are air-conditioned and also boast an air purifier. There's also a flat screen TV and WiFi throughout.
Meitetsu Grand Hotel
The Meitetsu Grand Hotel is an incredibly convenient option for your stay in Nagoya - it's connected to the underground terminal of Nagoya train station!All guest rooms benefit from en-suite bathroom facilities, flat screen TV. There's also WiFi throughout and 3 restaurants to choose from, as well as a cafe with spectacular views across the city.
Hotel Sunroute Hiroshima
Located just across from the Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park, this hotel is a great base for your visit to Hiroshima. The hotel boasts two top-floor restaurants, offering Japanese and Italian cuisine. Plus, there is WiFi throughout. All guest rooms feature en-suite bathroom facilities and satellite TV.
Nagai Youth Hostel
Located in the Nagai Stadium in Nagai Park. Dormitories sleep up to 6 people, with shared bathroom facilities. Guests can use the communal kitchen to prepare food. WiFi is available in the lobby and there are also computers available to use. There are also lockers and an on-site launderette.
Excursions
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!
Supporting you every step of the way
Creating your perfect sports tour
Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.
Launching your tour to parents and students
The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.
After you’ve booked
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).
Support while you’re away
While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.
After your trip
When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).
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