Follow Wales: Himawari

Himawari, Follow Wales, Tour Japan 2019, MSG Tours

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
Himawari, Follow Wales, Tour Japan 2019, MSG Tours

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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