TOKYO 2019

Come for the sport, stay for so much more

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Come for the sport, stay for so much more

TOKYO

There’s never been a better time to visit Tokyo. Where old meets new, it’s a city like no other – a fusion of 400 years of tradition and groundbreaking innovation driving the next era. In the nation’s capital is Tokyo Stadium, home to various sporting events in the country in 2019. After cheering their team in the approximately 50,000-seat stadium, fans can engage in Japan’s favourite sport, baseball,at the state of the art ROX batting cage – look for the giant mitt!

DISCOVER THE OLD CITY

Hop aboard a rickshaw to discover the sights of Asakusa, including Sensoji Temple – an ancient Buddhist temple in Tokyo, built in 628AD – and Japan’s oldest amusement park, Asakusa anayashiki.

DRESS TO IMPRESS

Immerse yourself by renting a kimono or yukata from one of Tokyo’s many stores, offering a huge range of colours and styles for all tourists.

HOKKAIDO

Home to the spectacular Sapporo Dome – which can host a wide range of sporting events thanks to its amazing retractable fields – Hokkaido is Japan’s historic, northernmost prefecture. In the capital of Sapporo you’ll find a wide range of attractions for sports fans and tourists alike to enjoy.

TAKE A BITE

For the authentic taste of Hokkaido, Hachikyo is a dining experience not to be missed. With a rotating menu of seasonal options, it has something for everyone.

FRESH IS BEST

Over 100 years old, Nijo Market is the perfect location for fresh seafood including crabs and scallops plus a wide range of dining and drinking options to choose from.

OITA

Approximately 90 minutes from Tokyo by plane, on the southern island of Kyushu you’ll find Oita,home to the 40,000-seat state of the art Oita Stadium. But while you’re on the Island, take a stepback in time in one of Kyushu’s many historic sites.

GIVE CUTLERY THE CHOP

Find your zen and embrace the epitome of local culture by hand-making your own chopsticks at Hashiya Ichizen’s workshop in Yufuin.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Stay in traditional Japanese lodgings at Ryokan Kiraku in Beppu and relax thanks to the hot spring pools and sand bathing on offer.