Follow England: Sashihiki

Sashihiki is a Japanese term describing ‘ebb and flow’ / ‘rise and fall’. We felt the description matched not only the balance of this tough Group C, but also the transient nature of an itinerary that rocks back and forth across Honshu island.
One of our personal favourite schedules, the Sashihiki visits no less than eight cities and presents opportunities to catch live action from other nations’ games.
- Dates: 24th of September – 14th of October 2019
- Length: 21 x days
- PRICE: £5540 (twin/ double share)
- DEPOSIT: £300.00 per person
- Flights: ATOL-PROTECTED economy class flights from London to Osaka / Tokyo to London and Airport taxes and ticketing fees
- Transfers: Coach transfers between airports on arrival/departure and JR Ferry to Miyajima
- 14 day Japan Rail Pass
- MSG Tours ‘Travel Samurai’ guide throughout the tour
- Local Japanese guides for city sightseeing
- Exclusive MSG Supporters merchandise

Itinerary
Date | City | Activity |
24.Sep.19 | London | Overnight flight from London |
25.Sep.19 | Osaka | Arrive and transfer by bus to hotel |
26.Sep.19 | Osaka/Kobe | England v USA, Kobe (19.45h) |
27.Sep.19 | Osaka | Free day for sightseeing in Osaka |
28.Sep.19 | Hiroshima | Bullet train to Hiroshima. Explore Peace Memorial and
A-Bomb Dome, |
29.Sep.19 | Hiroshima | Excursion to Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine |
30.Sep.19 | Kyoto | Bullet train to Kyoto
Optional trip: Scotland v TBC in Kobe (19.15h) |
01.Oct.19 | Kyoto | Sightseeing with local guide |
02.Oct.19 | Kyoto | Free day’s personal sightseeing |
03.Oct.19 | Hakone | Bullet train to Odawara. Traditional overnight stay at Japanese mountain resort in Hakone |
04.Oct.19 | Tokyo | Transfer via Shinkansen to Tokyo. Optional trip to Shizuoka to watch South Africa v Italy (18:45h) |
05.Oct.19 | Tokyo | England v Argentina, Tokyo (17:00h) |
06.Oct.19 | Tokyo | Optional trip to watch All Blacks v Africa 1 (13:45h) |
07.Oct.19 | Tokyo | Sightseeing day with official local guide, incl Tsukiji Fish Market |
08.Oct.19 | Atami | Travel by Shinkansen and JR Train to the coastal resort of Atami |
09.Oct.19 | Atami | Sightseeing: Visit Mishima Sky Walk to view Mt Fuji |
10.Oct.19 | Yokohama | Guided tour of Yokohama, including Cupnoodles Museum and craft beer tour |
11.Oct.19 | Yokohama | Free day for personal sightseeing |
12.Oct.19 | Yokohama | England v France, Yokohama (17:00h) |
13.Oct.19 | Yokohama | Journey by bus to airport for overnight flight |
14.Oct.19 | London | Arrive in London. End of arrangements. |
Inclusions
AIR TRAVEL
- ATOL-PROTECTED economy class flights from London to Osaka / Tokyo to London
- Airport taxes and ticketing fees
MSG GUIDES
- MSG Tours ‘Travel Samurai’ guide throughout tour
- Local Japanese guides for city sightseeing
ACCOMMODATION
- Twin/double share with breakfast:
- Osaka (3 x nights)
- Hiroshima (2 x nights)
- Kyoto (3 x nights)
- Hakone (1 x night)
- Tokyo (4 x nights)
- Atami (2 x nights)
- Yokohama (3 x nights)
EXCURSIONS
- Sightseeing tours in the following cities:
- Tokyo (including Tsukiji Fish Market)
- Kyoto
- Yokohama
- Miyajima Island
- Sushi making class
- Cupnoodles Museum
- Craft brewery tour
- MSG Tour Banquet
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
- 21 day Japan Rail Pass
- Coach transfers between airports on arrival/departure
- JR Ferry to Miyajima
EXTRAS
- Sashihiki Tour Merchandise Pack by Canterbury
- Bespoke MSG Samsonite Tour Luggage
- Pre-tour Japanese hospitality day including lunch and speakers
- Vamoos Travel App
Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- Match tickets
- Meals other than breakfast or where stated
- Excursions unless stated opposite