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Tailor-made football tours in Japan

The popularity of football increased markedly after the Japanese national team did well at the 1964 Olympics. Suddenly schools began setting up football teams and youth leagues sprouted up everywhere. When professional football made its debut in 1993, the sport really took off with it becoming the favourite sport among middle school students. A further boost came when Japan won the rights to co-host the 2002 Football World Cup and in 2010 Japan succeeded in reaching the final 16 at the FIFA World Cup. The Japan football season coincides with the UK’s with teams able to tour until late in the season.

Day 1 – DEPARTURE

Assemble at London Heathrow Airport for your flight to Osaka, Japan. Overnight: In Flight

Day 2 - FLIGHT/OSAKA

Arrival into Osaka where you will be met & transferred to your hotel for three nights’ accommodation on a B&B basis.

Enjoy a brief city tour on arrival.

Remainder of the day at leisure to familiarise yourself with the hotel and surroundings.

Day 3 – OSAKA

Match Day 1

Morning at leisure. Perhaps enjoy a river cruise on an Aqua Liner, visit the Floating Garden Observatory at the Umeda Sky Building, the Kaiyukan Aquarium or Shitennoji Temple, one of the oldest Buddhist Temples.

Afternoon transfer to your fixture and after match function

Day 4 – OSAKA

Full day at leisure

Perhaps visit Himeji Castle, a UNESCO world heritage site.

Day 5 - OSAKA/KYOTO

Depart Osaka this morning and travel by bullet train to Kyoto.

On arrival in Kyoto, transfer from the train station to a local High School where you will meet your host families for two nights billets/homestay accommodation.

Day 6 – KYOTO

Match Day 2

City tour of Kyoto taking in sights such as the Togetsu-kyo Bridge and Tenryu-ji Temple with the Zen garden.

Afternoon transfer to your fixture and after match function.

Day 7 – KYOTO

Bid hosts farewell and check into a hotel for one night.

Option to enjoy a full day excursion to Hiroshima. Visit the Peace Memorial Park and Memorial Museum.

Day 8 - KYOTO/TOKYO

Depart Host families and travel by bullet train from Kyoto to Tokyo.

On arrival in Tokyo you will be met and transferred to your hotel where accommodation is reserved for three nights on a bed and breakfast basis.

Rest of day at leisure.

Day 9 – TOKYO

Match Day 3

Early start this morning (6am) for a visit to the Tsukijj fish Market – an amazing spectacle and chance to try fresh Sushi for breakfast.

Afternoon transfer to your fixture and after match function

Day 10 – TOKYO

Today enjoy a full day at Tokyo Disneyland

End of Tour Dinner in local restaurant or at hotel

Day 11 - TOKYO/ARRIVAL HOME

This morning check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your return flight to London.

On arrival into London Airport, pass through immigration, collect luggage, clear customs and make your own way home.

  • The Capital: Tokyo

    Direct Flying Time: 11 hours 45 minutes

    Passports: Must be valid for duration of stay although we recommend 6 months validity.

    Time Difference: GMT + 9 hrs. BST + 8 hrs

    Currency: Japanese Yen is local currency. 

    Main Language: Japanese but English taught in all schools

    Water: Tap water is safe to drink.

    Electricity: 100 AC, 60 Hz in the west, 100 AC, 50 Hz in the east and Tokyo.

    International Dialing: + 81

    Driving: Left hand side of road. International Driving Permit required (contact AA or RAC).

    Clothing: Shoes should be removed before entering any private homes, Temples or Japanese style restaurants.

    Visas: Not required by British Passport Holders. All other nationalities to contact the Japanese Embassy directly.

    Vaccinations: Please consult your G.P. You should always ensure that your Tetanus is up to date.

    Tipping: Tipping is not the general custom in Japan. Service charges may be added to bills though.

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