Follow Wales: Himawari

Himawari is the name for the Japanese sunflower. Meaning loyalty and longevity, this represents the length of the tour and loyally attends all of the Welsh pool games. Commence in the centre of Honshu where Wales open their account against Georgia. Travel by Shinkansen on an exciting journey around the country prior to finishing on Kyushu island, home to Wales’s final two Group D matches.
- Dates: 21st of September – 14th of October 2019
- Length: 24 x days
- PRICE: £6612.00 (twin share)
- DEPOSIT: £1500.00 per person
- Flights: ATOL-PROTECTED economy class flights from London to Osaka/ Fukuoka to London
- 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 |
21.Sep.19 | London | Overnight flight from London |
22.Sep.19 | Osaka | Arrive and transfer by bus to hotel |
23.Sep.19 | Nagoya | Wales v Georgia, Toyota |
24.Sep.19 | Kanazawa | Train journey to Kanazawa. Tea ceremony |
25.Sep.19 | Nagano | Bullet train to Nagano. Visit Zenkoji Temple and Obuse Chestnut Village |
26.Sep.19 | Tokyo | Bullet train to Tokyo |
27.Sep.19 | Tokyo | Free day in Tokyo |
28.Sep.19 | Tokyo | Sightseeing day. Optional dinner cruise |
29.Sep.19 | Tokyo | Wales v Australia, Tokyo Stadium |
30.Sep.19 | Tokyo | Free day for sightseeing |
01.Oct.19 | Hakone | Bullet train to Odawara. Traditional overnight stay at Japanese mountain resort. |
02.Oct.19 | Shizuoka | Visit Mishima Sky Walk to view Mt Fuji |
03.Oct.19 | Shizuoka | Free day for sightseeing in Shizuoka |
04.Oct.19 | Kyoto | Bullet train to Kyoto |
05.Oct.19 | Kyoto | Learn about the Edo period at Niji-Jo castle or visit the imperial Temple |
06.Oct.19 | Kyoto | Experience a Taiko Drumming lesson! |
07.Oct.19 | Kyoto | Visit the iconic Buddhist Temple: Kiyomizu-dera |
08.Oct.19 | Hiroshima | Explore Peace Memorial and Atomic Bomb Dome Visit Miyajima Island and Itsukushima Shrine |
09.Oct.19 | Beppu | Train journey to Oita ahead of Wales v Fiji |
10.Oct.19 | Beppu | Sightseeing in Beppu / Oita |
11.Oct.19 | Kumamoto | Journey via train to Kumamoto |
12.Oct.19 | Kumamoto | Visit Mount Aso and Suizenji Park |
13.Oct.19 | Kumamoto | Wales v Uruguay – final Group D fixture |
14.Oct.19 | Fukuoka | Journey by bus to the airport for return flight. End of tour. |
Inclusions
AIR TRAVEL
- ATOL-PROTECTED economy class flights from London to Osaka / Fukuoka to London
- Airport taxes and ticketing fees
MSG GUIDES
- MSG Tours ‘Travel Samurai’ guide throughout the tour
- Local Japanese guides for city sightseeing
ACCOMMODATION – Twin/Double share with breakfast
- Osaka (1 x night)
- Nagoya (1 x night)
- Kanazawa (1 x night)
- Nagano (1 x night)
- Tokyo (5 x nights)
- Hakone (1 x night)
- Shizuoka (2 x nights)
- Kyoto (4 x nights)
- Hiroshima (1 x night)
- Beppu (2 x nights)
- Kumamoto (3 x nights)
Sightseeing tours in the following cities:
- Sightseeing tours in the following cities:
- Tokyo
- 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 that are not stated in your ‘Tour Inclusions’
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