Follow Ireland: Datsuzoku
Datsuzoku means ‘an escape from everyday routine’. Tourists will join the Himawari tour in Tokyo, taking in some of the more unusual and exciting aspects of the city before heading off to stay in a traditional Ryokan.
Heading west, Osaka will host for four nights prior to reaching the final stages on the island of Kyushu.
Please note that early booking is required as this tour includes Wales supporters whose games are in close proximity.
- Dates: 26th of September – 15th of October 2019
- Length: 20 x days
- PRICE: £ 5655.00 (twin/ double share)
- DEPOSIT: £300.00 per person
- Flights: ATOL-PROTECTED economy class flights from London or Dublin to Tokyo / Fukuoka to London and Airport taxes and ticketing fees.
- Transfers: Coach transfers between airports on arrival/departure and JR Ferry to Miyajima
- 21 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 |
26.Sep.19 | London | Overnight flight from London or Dublin |
27.Sep.19 | Tokyo | Arrive and transfer by bus to hotel |
28.Sep.19 | Tokyo Shizuoka |
Ireland v Japan –Group A fixture. Travel to game via bullet train from Tokyo. |
29.Sep.19 | Tokyo | Option: Wales v Australia, Tokyo Stadium |
30.Sep.19 | Tokyo | Sightseeing day with official local guide, incl Tsukiji Fish Market |
01.Oct.19 | Tokyo | Free day for sightseeing or optional dinner cruise |
02.Oct.19 | Hakone | Bullet train to Odawara. Traditional overnight stay at Japanese mountain resort. |
03.Oct.19 | Osaka | Bullet train to Osaka.Ireland v Russia in Kobe (use JR Pass for travel) |
04.Oct.19 | Osaka | Full day’s sightseeing in the city of Kyoto |
05.Oct.19 | Osaka | Option: Japan v Samoa in Toyota(use JR Pass for travel) |
06.Oct.19 | Osaka | Free day’s sightseeing in Osaka |
07.Oct.19 | Hiroshima | Bullet train to Hiroshima. Visit A-Dome, Peace Memorial and Miyajima Island. |
08.Oct.19 | Beppu/Hita | Travel to the island of Kyushu via bullet train for your final week in Japan. |
09.Oct.19 | Beppu/Hita | Bus journey to Oita ahead of Wales v Fiji Sake Brewery tour and pre-game banquet included |
10.Oct.19 | Beppu/Hita | Sightseeing in Beppu / Oita / Hita |
11.Oct.19 | Kumamoto | Journey to Kumamoto. Sushi-making class and dinner |
12.Oct.19 | Fukuoka | Ireland v Samoa – final Group A fixture |
13.Oct.19 | Kumamoto | Visit Mount Aso and Suizenji Park Wales v Uruguay – final Group D fixture |
14.Oct.19 | Fukuoka | Transfer to Fukuoka Airport for return flight to UK |
15.Oct.19 | London | Arrive in London or Dublin. End of arrangements. |
Inclusions
AIR TRAVEL
- ATOL-PROTECTED economy class flights from London to Tokyo / Fukuoka 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:
- Tokyo (5 x nights)
- Hakone (1 x night)
- Osaka (4 x nights)
- Hiroshima (1 x night)
- Beppu/Hita (3 x nights)
- Kumamoto (3 x nights)
EXCURSIONS
- Sightseeing tours in the following cities:
- Tokyo (including Tsukiji Fish Market)
- Kyoto
- Beppu/Oita
- Kumamoto
- Miyajima Island
- Sushi making class
- Sake brewery tour
- MSG Tour Banquet and pre-game lunch in Oita before Wales v Fiji
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
- 21 day Japan Rail Pass
- Coach transfers between airports on arrival/departure
- JR Ferry to Miyajima
EXTRAS
- Himawari Tour Merchandise Pack by Canterbury
- Bespoke MSG Samsonite Tour Luggage
- Pre-tour Japanese hospitality day in Cardiff including lunch and speakers
- Vamoos Travel App
Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- Match tickets
- Meals other than breakfast or where stated
- Excursions unless stated opposite
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