12 Days
Youth Rugby Union Tours – Japan
Japan
2026/2027
11-night Youth Rugby Union Tour of Japan blends competitive fixtures with rich cultural immersion across Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto and Tokyo. From local school matches to Mount Fuji, sumo experiences and iconic temples.
Overview
The 11 night Youth Rugby Union Tour of Japan takes teams on a multi city journey through Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Mishima and Tokyo, combining high quality fixtures against local schools and academies with meaningful cultural exchange. Players compete in four scheduled matches, share post match functions with Japanese hosts and attend a professional league game, gaining valuable international experience while strengthening camaraderie and confidence.
Beyond the field, the itinerary immerses teams in Japan’s history and innovation. Highlights include a visit to Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum, guided tours of Osaka Castle and Kyoto’s Kinkaku and Kiyomizu temples, a scenic cruise on Lake Ashi with views toward Mount Fuji, a bullet train experience, a sumo stable visit and interactive museum experiences in Tokyo. With flights, accommodation, transport, fixtures and curated sightseeing managed by Gullivers, this tour delivers growth, cultural awareness and lifelong memories for every travelling player.
* The departure destination on the above map is for display purposes only. Flights can be arranged from most capital cities. Your Gullivers consultant will handle all these details for you.
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Itinerary
Youth Rugby Union Tours - Japan
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Day 1
Australia > Fukuoka
- Depart Australia for Fukuoka, Japan, transiting through airline hub city (airline to be determined)
- Meet and greet on arrival at Fukuoka Airport
- Transfer to your Standard (3-star) accommodation in Fukuoka
- Check-in and settle in
- Evening team briefing and welcome dinner at the accommodation’s restaurant.
Day 2
Fukuoka
- Breakfast at your accommodation
- Morning city orientation: guided walking tour of Fukuoka City
- Afternoon training session at a local rugby club or academy
- Evening at leisure to explore local eateries or the waterfront. Dinner included.
Day 3
Fukuoka - First Fixture
- Breakfast at your accommodation
- Travel to venue your first fixture against a local school – lunch included
- Post-match social with your hosts and cultural exchange
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 4
Fukuoka > Hiroshima
- Breakfast at your accommodation and check out
- Travel by coach to Hiroshima
- Afternoon visit to the Hiroshima Peace Park and Museum
- Lunch included
- Check-in at your accommodation in Hiroshima
- Dinner Hiroshima Style Okonimiyaki.
Day 5
Hiroshima > Osaka
- Breakfast at your hotel followed by check out. Board your coach and transfer to Osaka
- On arrival in Osaka, you will be taken on a guided sightseeing tour of Osaka including a visit to Osaka Castle park
- Lunch
- Continue to the Hotel where you will stay for the next 2 nights on a bed and breakfast basis
- Dinner at your hotel or local restaurant.
Day 6
Osaka - Second Fixture
- Breakfast at your accommodation and check out.
- Travel to Osaka.
- Afternoon fixture at a local school – lunch included.
- Post-match social and opportunity to share gifts with opposition team.
- Check-in to your accommodation in Osaka.
- Evening at leisure to explore the vibrant streets of Osaka.
Day 7
Osaka > Kyoto > Mishama
- Breakfast at your hotel followed by check out.
- Board your coach and transfer to train station and take the bullet train to Kyoto.
- On arrival in Kyoto, you will be taken on a guided sightseeing tour of the City. Visits include Kinkaku Temple and Kiyomizu Temple.
- You will transfer to Kyoto train station for the bullet train to Mishima. Lunch boxes will be included.
- On arrival, meet your coach and transfer to Hotel where you will stay for the night on a bed and breakfast basis.
- Dinner at Gotemba.
Day 8
Hishama > Mount Fuji > Tokyo
- Breakfast at your hotel followed by check out.
- Board your coach and transfer to Hakone, and enjoy a sightseeing cruise on beautiful Lake Ashi.
- Lunch included.
- Continue to the hotel where you will stay for the next 5 nights on a bed and breakfast basis.
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Day 9
Tokyo - Third Fixture
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- You will be provided with return transfers to the venue where you will play your next set of fixtures of the tour.
- Lunch included.
- Attend a J-League or top league pro game this evening (subject to scheduling)
- Dinner either at the game or local restaurant.
Day 10
Tokyo
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Head to the sumo wrestling stables for the Sumo experience.
- Further sightseeing and admission today include Miraikan Musuem, and Panasonic Centre.
- Lunch included.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 11
Tokyo > Saitama > Tokyo
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- You will be provided with return transfers to the venue where you will play your next set of fixtures of the tour.
- Lunch included.
- Dinner included at a local restaurant.
Day 12
Tokyo > Australia
- Breakfast at your hotel followed by check out.
- Board your coach and transfer to Narita Airport for your flight home.