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?
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.
Prices from £2,500pp
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- 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
| Morning Summary | Afternoon Summary | Evening Summary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 |
Meet at the airport and board flight to Tokyo |
Flight |
Flight |
| Day 2 |
Flight |
Arrive in Tokyo Meet and greet from local rep Transfer to accommodation |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 3 |
Breakfast at accommodation Private Taiko drumming session |
Half-day guided tour of Tokyo |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 4 |
Breakfast at accommodation First friendly fixture |
Post-match hospitality |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 5 |
Breakfast at accommodation Charitable activity at a local food bank |
Half-day Tokyo tour |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 6 |
Breakfast at accommodation Second friendly fixture |
Afternoon spent with fixture hosts |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 7 |
Breakfast at accommodation Check out of accommodation Bullet train to Osaka with views of Mount Fuji |
Private coach transfer to Universal Studios Visit Universal Studios with Express Pass |
Evening meal at Universal Studios |
| Day 8 |
Breakfast at accommodation Tour of the famous Nijo-jo Castle |
Afternoon private guided coach tour of Kyoto |
Evening meal at accommodation |
| Day 9 |
Breakfast at accommodation Third friendly fixture |
Post-match hospitality |
Final meal at a traditional Japanese restaurant |
| Day 10 |
Breakfast at accommodation Transfer to airport |
Fly home |
Arrive home in the late evening |
Overall the trip was a huge success and a large part of that was the work done by Halsbury. I would definitely use your company again.– Bishop Barrington School
Recommended 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.
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