Authentic Japan Tours for Rugby Fans Get off the beaten track on game-free days Sept – Oct 2019 ., For rugby fans who have tickets Please be advised that we are are not an official travel provider for the 2019 Rugby World Cup, so we do not handle tours with game tickets. However, we specialized in off the beaten track tours where you can experience authentic Japan. We can create a unique trip for those with tickets! ., Recommended tour destinations 2019 Sept-Oct around game venues: Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour A Sapporo G Toyota H Hanazono ▶①Hokkaido I Kobe ▶④Wakayama, Mie A B Kamaishi J Fukuoka K Oita ▶②Tohoku ① L Kumamoto ▶⑤Kyushu ② B C Kumagaya D Tokyo C E Yokohama I H G D F Shizuoka J F E ③ L K ▶③Tokyo ④ ⑤ Rugby game 12 venues © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. ①Tour destinations Hokkaido Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour Blue Pond , Biei Shiretoko Sapporo 4 5 3 3 Ainu 2 2 A 1 1 Otaru Kushiro Short (3-day) (for 6 pax the cost per person is from ￥235,000~) 1 1 Tour route S L Long (5-day) (for 6 pax the cost per person is from ￥330,000~) © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. Hokkaido Hokkaido is the northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Although the weather is harsh in winter with much snowfall and subzero temperatures, in Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour the summer and autumn it is very pleasant. Hokkaido offers fantastic wildlife watching, mountain hiking and a wide range of outdoor activities year round. S Yoichi This is where the 'father of Japanese whisky', Masataka Takezuru, started the famous Nikka Whisky. S Furano/Biei Furano and Biei are surrounded by picture perfect landscapes of rolling hills and meadows that stretch to the horizon. L Ainu The Ainu are the indigenous people of Hokkaido. They have L Wildlife in Shiretoko their own culture and Shiretoko is one of Japan's best wildlife traditions which you destinations, attracting many wildlife lovers can learn more about year round. on this trip. © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. Hokkaido Example 3-DAY Exploration Tour Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour DAY 1 - L D DAY 2 B L D DAY 3 B L - Otaru Sapporo → Furano city Take a ride in a hot-air balloon → Yoichi town for Nikka Whisky Bicycle riding or hiking at Shin Furano Prince Hotel (Japanese whisky distillery tour) in Furano Transfer to Biei Back to Sapporo Bicycle riding or hiking, Stay in Sapporo city including to Blue Pond Transfer to Asahikawa Airport Stay in Furano This is a model course. All courses can be customized upon request. 6 © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. Hokkaido Example 5-DAY Exploration Tour Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour DAY 1 - - D DAY 2 B L D DAY 3 B L D Arrive at Kushiro Airport Canoe in Kushiro Marsh & Washo fish market River Visit Utoro town Explore Kushiro Marsh Ride on Kushiro Marsh Kiyosato Shochu distillery Local izakaya dinner Norokko Train Explore Shiretoko five Stay in Kushiro Visit Akan Ainu museum, Ainu lakes Fire Festival DAY 4 B L D One day trekking tour to Mt. Iwo and Kamuiwakka hot waterfalls Stay in Akan hot spring resort DAY 5 B - - Transfer to Memanbetsu Transfer to Utoro hot spring Airport resort Stay in Utoro 7 © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. Tohoku Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour Ginzan Onsen Hiraizumi Kamaishi 1 B Sakata 5 3 1 2 6 3 4 2 Yamadera Gassan S Short (3-day) (for 6 pax the cost per person is from ￥170,000~) 1 1 Tour route L Long (5-day) (for 6 pax the cost per person is from ￥300,000~) © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. The Tohoku region consists of six prefectures located in the northern part of Tohoku Honshu Island. It is well known for mountains, hot springs, delicious rice and Japanese sake. Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour S L Chusonji Temple This temple, which was established in 850, has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Konjiki-do is a small hall inside the temple that is completely covered with gold both inside and out. S L Yamadera (Risshakuji Temple) Yamadera is a temple complex in the mountains and is said to have been founded in 860. There are more than 1000 stairs leading up to the temple, and there are plenty of things to look at L Dewa Sanzan along the way. You will be greeted by lush Dewa Sanzan means ‘three enchanting forests and the view overlooking the mountains’. It consists of village below is spectacular. Haguro, Gas, and Yudono mountains and is located in a S L Ginzan Onsen secluded area in Yamagata Ginzan Onsen, which means ‘Silver Mountain Prefecture. These are known Hot Spring’, is an isolated hot spring town as the three sacred surrounded by mountainous nature. The old mountains that represent Japanese style inns there still maintain some birth, death and rebirth. nostalgic feelings of a bygone era. © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. S L Sakata Maiko Tohoku Sakata is the only place in northern Japan Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour with Maiko performances. Mai means ‘dance’ and ko is ‘child’. To become a professional Maiko, they have to go through rigorous training. S L Nambu Tekki (Oigen Chuzo Factory) Nambu Tekki is traditional ironware that is produced in Iwate prefecture. Nambu Tekki is used for Japanese tea ceremonies and has received international acclaim for it’s fine quality and handcrafted excellence. S L Sankyo Soko This long row of historical S L warehouses once stored rice, dried Kaiko-ji Temple fish and other grains. Keyaki trees This temple is famous for enshrining two (Zelkova trees) were planted in Sokushin-butsu, Buddha ‘mummies’. front of the buildings to provide These two monks starved themselves to shade in summer used to control death and were naturally mummified. the temperature indoors. This They did this to pray for the sins and place is recommended for people salvation of townspeople who were interested in Japanese suffering from famine and other architecture. hardships. © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. Tohoku Example 3-DAY Exploration Tour Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour DAY 1 - L D DAY 2 B L D DAY 3 B L - Hiraizumi (Chuson-ji Temple) Sendai Transfer to Sakata Yamadera (Risshaku Temple) Sankyo Soko (photo opportunity and boat ride) Lunch at Somaroh with Maiko dancing Oigen Chuzo (explore Nambu Tekki ironware factory) Trasnfer to Sendai City Kaiko-ji Temple Dinner in Sendai at local Dewa No Yuki Sake Brewery restaurant Transfer to Shonai Airport Stay in Sendai Stay in Ginzan Onsen This is a model course. All courses can be customized upon request. © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. Tohoku Example 5-DAY Exploration Tour Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour DAY 1 - L D DAY 2 B L D DAY 3 B L D Hiraizumi (Chuson-ji Temple) Yamadera (RisshakuTemple) Oigen Chuzo (Explore Nambu Stay in Ginzan Onsen Haguro-san Shrine Tekki ironware factory) Yudono-san Shrine Transfer to Sendai Stay at Haguro-san Shrine Dinner in Sendai at local Guest House (experience restaurant Buddhist cuisine) Stay in Sendai DAY 4 B L D DAY 5 B L D Mt. Gassan one day trekking tour Fish Market in Sakata Sankyo Soko Lunch at Maiko restaurant Kaikoji Temple Japanese Sake Brewery tour DAY 6 B - - and shopping Stay in Yunohama Onsen (ocean side hot spring Japanese Transfer to Shonai Airport Stay in Sakata inn) © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. There are 4 courses around Tokyo Tokyo Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour Kumagaya Mt. Fuji Kawagoe Tokyo C 3 Minobu-cho Yokohama D 2 E Shizuoka 1 4 Kamakura F S Short Tour Course © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. Tokyo 1 Minobu-cho Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour Minobu-cho is located in the southwestern part of Yamanashi Prefecture. The photograph that became the model of "upside-down Fuji" drawn on the 1000 yen bill and the 5000 yen bill was taKen from the NaKanoKura Pass in Minobu-cho. DAY 1 - L D DAY 2 B L D DAY 3 B - - Tokyo → Minobu Morning prayers with monks Take a walk around Isawa Mt. Minobu walking Take a walk around the temple Take a walk around the Japanese calligraphy temple of Minobu Transfer to Tokyo Dinner, Kabuki performance Transfer to Isawa Onsen Stay in Minobu at a temple Dinner with Geiko dancing for 6 pax the cost per lodge Kakurinbo Stay in Isawa Onsen person is from ￥133,000 © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. Tokyo 2 Mt.Fuji Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour Registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site in 2013, Mt. Fuji is a popular desHnaHon for mountain climbing fans from all over the world. The best known mountain in Japan spans Shizuoka Prefecture and Yamanashi Prefecture. The primary forest that spreads to the foot of the mountain is called "Jukai" and was formed by a lava flow. DAY 1 - L D DAY 2 B L D DAY 3 B - - Shinjuku → Lake Kawaguchi Old Togawa housing Japanese Sake Brewery tour LunchLocal hoto noodles Lecture on Mt. Fuji and shopping Jukai walking tour Mt. Fuji climbing Mt. Asakura Sengen Park Up to 5th station Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine Transfer to Lake Kawaguchi Dinner Transfer to Shinjuku Stay in Lake Yamanaka Dinner Stay in Lake Kawacuchi for 6 pax the cost per person is from ￥145,000 © Copyright Heartland JAPAN, Liberta Inc. Tokyo 3 Kawagoe Rugby Fan’s Custom Tour Kawagoe City is located in the northwest of Tokyo and once prospered as a castle town in the Edo period, it is known for its old town with an architectural style called Kurazukuri.