Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Travel etc...

Eod100 · 21-01-2019 4:53pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

No one has tickets yet. So no one has any to sell. So you're paying for nothing. [We've all paid for them but nothing has been allocated to us yet]

If you plan on going, get your flights and accommodation sorted as these are only gonna get harder to find and more expensive as the days countdown.

Tickets will be pretty easy to come by as we get nearer. Even in our group there seems to be 2 spare QF and a spare Scotland ticket.

So I can't imagine we're the only ones who are in this position.

Relax your cacks and under no circumstances go to a 3rd party site.

Tickets only issued from July afaik. Probably sorting out seating plans once last general sake is over

BobbyBobberson · 21-01-2019 4:58pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Tickets only issued from July afaik. Probably sorting out seating plans once last general sake is over

Plenty of sake alright

BonnieSituation · 21-01-2019 7:06pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Tickets only issued from July afaik. Probably sorting out seating plans once last general sake is over

Exactly. So anyone using touts or tout sites is an eejit.

rayc1981 · 26-01-2019 12:04pm

If you have 2 spare QF tickets I will take them if there no other interested party.

trevezel · 26-01-2019 2:53pm

hi guys,
i have 2 ireland england tickets available, block 529

willing to swap them with french game or rwc 2019(especially final, opening game, japan ireland,...)
swap only

Phileas Frog · 29-01-2019 6:01pm

CianDon wrote: »

This is the ones I am steering towards actually. Think it works out at €660 return for my dates with a 14hr layover in Moscow on the way out. Handy that its during daylight hours, so a handy chance to see a bit of Russia before the sensual overload that I'm expecting Japan to be.

Be aware that you're going to need a transit visa to leave the airport to go into Moscow

thegreycity · 29-01-2019 6:14pm

trevezel wrote: »

hi guys,
i have 2 ireland england tickets available, block 529

willing to swap them with french game or rwc 2019(especially final, opening game, japan ireland,...)
swap only

Let me know if you don't manage to swap and are still looking to get rid of them!

dermiestv · 31-01-2019 9:06pm

CianDon wrote: »

This is the ones I am steering towards actually. Think it works out at €660 return for my dates with a 14hr layover in Moscow on the way out. Handy that its during daylight hours, so a handy chance to see a bit of Russia before the sensual overload that I'm expecting Japan to be..

+1 Flew Dublin to Beijing via Moscow with Aeroflot this month.
They're absolutely fine. New B777-300 plane, in-flight service good. Same aircraft type used on Tokyo route.
Only complaint, no alcohol served, but there are plenty of watering holes in Moscow airport and I'm told the vodka is good.;)
The Duty Free Transit area is massive.

Skytrax rating for Aeroflot same as Aer Lingus (and Finnair).

Phileas Frog wrote: »

Be aware that you're going to need a transit visa to leave the airport to go into Moscow

Fares showing around €610 for my QF dates - with Visas, still under €700.

Phileas Frog · 31-01-2019 11:36pm

dermiestv wrote: »

Only complaint, no alcohol served, but there are plenty of watering holes in Moscow airport and I'm told the vodka is good.;)

I understand that's only for certain flights (China / Thailand etc) and doesn't include Tokyo. It better not, because I'm going with Aeroflot too!

Whitters22 · 31-01-2019 11:40pm

Phileas Frog wrote: »

Be aware that you're going to need a transit visa to leave the airport to go into Moscow

I'm also flying through Moscow but a much shorter layover. I presume I won't need any VISA if I'll be hanging around the airport?

dermiestv · 01-02-2019 12:13am

Whitters22 wrote: »

I'm also flying through Moscow but a much shorter layover. I presume I won't need any VISA if I'll be hanging around the airport?

That's correct, no Visa needed if you're just international transit.
Its an impressive airport (Sheremetyevo).

Eod100 · 12-02-2019 3:23pm

Is anyone staying in Yokohama for weekend of potential Ireland semi-final, 26th and 27th October there? Already staying in Tokyo for qf so was thinking of staying in Yokohama for sfs but accommodation seems very limited and quite expensive. Don't have a huge issue with staying in Tokyo again if it comes to it. Think it's only 1hr 30 mins by train or something anyways..

BobbyBobberson · 12-02-2019 3:26pm

Like yourself we just booked accom in Tokyo for Yokohama games, there was very little around and according to Google maps door to door from stadium to hostel was 55 mins.

troyzer · 12-02-2019 3:31pm

Managed to get a hotel right next to the stadium for the night of our semi final on the way to greatness.

Chuffed.

Riskymove · 12-02-2019 3:33pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Is anyone staying in Yokohama for weekend of potential Ireland semi-final, 26th and 27th October there? Already staying in Tokyo for qf so was thinking of staying in Yokohama for sfs but accommodation seems very limited and quite expensive. Don't have a huge issue with staying in Tokyo again if it comes to it. Think it's only 1hr 30 mins by train or something anyways..

we booked Tokyo for the SF weekend but then I also booked a capsule hotel for the Saturday night in Yokohama in case we ended up at both SFs. it would be better than travelling both days

BobbyBobberson · 12-02-2019 3:34pm

Stayed in 9 Hours Kyoto capsule hotel previously and it was very cool. And surreal!

Eod100 · 12-02-2019 3:41pm

Riskymove wrote: »

we booked Tokyo for the SF weekend but then I also booked a capsule hotel for the Saturday night in Yokohama in case we ended up at both SFs. it would be better than travelling both days

Yeah saw one there on booking.com Business Inn or something like that which seemed fine for the price. There's another one which looks a bit better but close to price of hotels so don't think it's worth it. At the end of the day it's a bed for the night so I'm sure capsule would be grand too if it came to it.

BobbyBobberson · 12-02-2019 3:49pm

Exactly, its not for the bed you are going there. Cannot wait to get over!

troyzer · 12-02-2019 3:52pm

We're looking at doing Disney for a few days between the semi final and final. It's meant to be unreal.

BobbyBobberson · 12-02-2019 3:55pm

troyzer wrote: »

We're looking at doing Disney for a few days between the semi final and final. It's meant to be unreal.

Thats a great shout, might do that too. We went to Universal in Osaka around Halloween and it was unreal. Place was rammed I should add, everyone dressed head to toe in fancy dress and this was only October 20th.

troyzer · 12-02-2019 4:02pm

BobbyBobberson wrote: »

Thats a great shout, might do that too. We went to Universal in Osaka around Halloween and it was unreal. Place was rammed I should add, everyone dressed head to toe in fancy dress and this was only October 20th.

We've both been to Orlando quite a few times and Disney as well but never to Disneyland Tokyo.

We were initially thinking about Universal but it seems to be a copy and paste of the Orlando one whereas apparently the Japanese is privately owned by a Japanese company which licenses the Disney branding.

Apparently it is absolutely mental. A cross between Disney on speed and Takeshi's Castle. Can't wait.

BobbyBobberson · 12-02-2019 4:06pm

Really looking forward to all the tourist stuff inbetween games, going to be an incredible few weeks.

troyzer · 12-02-2019 4:08pm

BobbyBobberson wrote: »

Really looking forward to all the tourist stuff inbetween games, going to be an incredible few weeks.

Yeah.

So our plan is we're getting there late on the Friday before our semi final. We're going to stay in the airport hotel for the night.

Saturday, all day in Tokyo.

Sunday, most of the day in Tokyo and then head up for the match.

Then we're spending two days in Disney, three days in Kyoto and then back to Tokyo for the final if we can get tickets/Ireland are in it.

Then we're spending a week on the beach in Okinawa.

I. Can't. ****ing. Wait.

Eod100 · 12-02-2019 4:11pm

troyzer wrote: »

We're looking at doing Disney for a few days between the semi final and final. It's meant to be unreal.

Silly question but where is that?

Chris871 · 12-02-2019 4:19pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Silly question but where is that?

It's about 45 mins train outside Tokyo. I was there last year and would recommend it.
I'd advise buying every express ticket they offer though as lines were crazy.
I was there on a random November Tuesday and average waiting times for pretty much anything were 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours.
Also did Universal in Osaka, which i thought was arguably better.

BobbyBobberson · 12-02-2019 4:22pm

Chris871 wrote: »

It's about 45 mins train outside Tokyo. I was there last year and would recommend it.
I'd advise buying every express ticket they offer though as lines were crazy.
I was there on a random November Tuesday and average waiting times for pretty much anything were 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours.
Also did Universal in Osaka, which i thought was arguably better.

Mistake we made for Osaka was not buying the express tickets, could not got believe the crowds!

shindig-jp · 13-02-2019 9:29pm

Let me share some info: It may help fans who are organising their own trip to the games

Base Accommodation in Saitama ..... https://goo.gl/obq8UQ

Japan Rail Pass .... https://goo.gl/J36fJe

pc7 · 14-02-2019 5:40pm

I really need to unfollow this thread, I’m so unbelievably jealous of you lot.

BobbyBobberson · 14-02-2019 8:05pm

pc7 wrote: »

I really need to unfollow this thread, I’m so unbelievably jealous of you lot.

Ha! I am the opposite, I am delighted to see anyone post in here for any reason

Southdubin6 · 19-02-2019 10:57am

Right finally sorted for Japan although tickets I've got in ballot arent what I'd wanted due to dates I'm there.

Landing 2nd to the 16th possible few day extension but need to extend within 7 days of booking so looking for.

3 X Russia & Samoa with our first knockout.
Will swap 3x for Scotland and Japan and purchase the knockout.

I can be there for the games I have due to work and didn't wanna refuse them in the ballot.

If anyone can help will be eternally grateful.

rocko92 · 24-02-2019 10:35pm

Hi All,

I'm heading out to the QF and SF and I'm finding it difficult to get my head around where to stay in Tokyo. Somewhere close to stadium would be great. We'll probably end up booking similar for the SF weekends as it's a short trip to Yokohama.

Can anyone offer any advice on areas which would be best to stay in?

Thanks

Southdubin6 · 24-02-2019 10:40pm

rocko92 wrote: »

Hi All,

I'm heading out to the QF and SF and I'm finding it difficult to get my head around where to stay in Tokyo. Somewhere close to stadium would be great. We'll probably end up booking similar for the SF weekends as it's a short trip to Yokohama.

Can anyone offer any advice on areas which would be best to stay in?

Thanks

We booked the Tokyo Prince cheap. Had friends stay in it before and said it's fine.

Caybar · 25-02-2019 10:49am

rocko92 wrote: »

Hi All,

I'm heading out to the QF and SF and I'm finding it difficult to get my head around where to stay in Tokyo. Somewhere close to stadium would be great. We'll probably end up booking similar for the SF weekends as it's a short trip to Yokohama.

Can anyone offer any advice on areas which would be best to stay in?

Thanks

No need to overthink it, Google the different areas of Tokyo , once you've found a place you are interested in, check out booking.com to find something in those areas.
If it was me I would go with Shibuya or Shinjuku. I wouldn't bother getting a place in Yokohama, you can get a train there within an hour.

rocko92 · 25-02-2019 10:18pm

Good stuff thanks for that lads

finbarrk · 26-02-2019 5:22am

Grand Central Hotel, Tokyo for me. About €90 PN.

SmokeyTheBull · 26-02-2019 11:55am

Anyone else looking at Airbnb? I have a couple of places picked out in Yokohama that are coming out around €30-€60 per night, more towards the lower end if I'll have someone going with me. Shinjuku is a bit more expensive on there but I'm being tempted by its location

random_banter · 26-02-2019 1:26pm

There is a chain called "The B" hotels that seem decent enough, you can get great discounts with reservation on booking.com. It seems there is a minimum standard in Japan where nearly all rooms at all * ratings will be very very clean, if a little cosy. The transport in Tokyo is so good you could nearly stay anywhere.

Have looked at Airbnbs for Tokyo but they seem to be very small for the same price as a small hotel room so have gone with hotels so far. Maybe in some countryside areas we'll look for nice Airbnb's.

Has anyone made any plans for seeing Japan in between games?

troyzer · 26-02-2019 1:30pm

The big thing to look out for here is that Japanese double beds are really small, they're only slightly bigger than western singles, just be careful with that. We're looking at twins for the most part just to be safe. Some hotels will make a distinction between small double and double, but not all.

We've rejigged our Japan plans again and dropped Disney and Universal. We're just doing the classic Tokyo-Kyoto-Hiroshima axis with a few days in Okinawa-Ishigaki at the end.

BobbyBobberson · 26-02-2019 1:34pm

Had an AirBnB in Tokyo before and thought it was great, though I believe AirBnB are under stricter rules now? I would stay in Shinjuku and commute to Yokohama. Train will be a bit of a buzz with other fans too.

In terms of in between matches, not sure yet. I dont have loads of tickets so not overly committed to a schedule. Do people know if there will be fan zones?

I have not been to Hiroshima so I think I will go for that, I also didn't see enough of Tokyo the last time.

troyzer · 26-02-2019 1:37pm

BobbyBobberson wrote: »

Had an AirBnB in Tokyo before and thought it was great, though I believe AirBnB are under stricter rules now? I would stay in Shinjuku and commute to Yokohama. Train will be a bit of a buzz with other fans too.

In terms of in between matches, not sure yet. I dont have loads of tickets so not overly committed to a schedule. Do people know if there will be fan zones?

I have not been to Hiroshima so I think I will go for that, I also didn't see enough of Tokyo the last time.

They changed the laws around AirBnB so they all had to be registered. But if they're on the website now, it's legit. There was a period there last year where loads of bookings were being cancelled as properties were delisted while undergoing registration.

mystic86 · 04-03-2019 9:26pm

200 days to go from today!

1huge1 · 04-03-2019 10:15pm

Sweet, finally got our flights booked yesterday, 18th of September to the 30th so will get the first two group stages.

Wouldn't be able to get any more time off work so will have to see what I can do with my tickets for the 2nd two qualifier matches.

An interesting way of making it over there (cheapest on skyscanner, €690 return) was to fly with Aeroflot and have a layover in Moscow on the way there and back.

There is 4 of us going, from looking at this thread, Airbnb seems to be a decent option. Really looking forward to it.

mojor · 05-03-2019 4:34pm

We booked a place on Airbnb, paid a deposit, the balance is due a few weeks before we arrive. The house has now disappeared off Airbnb. I've been in touch with the host and he assured me that the booking is still fine and there's nothing to worry about but I've been having visions of the 10 of us sleeping in a Tokyo train station!

AdamD · 05-03-2019 5:22pm

This is why I'd be wary of Airbnb for large events, if your host cancels late on you'll be left in a bad situation probably needing to pay over the odds for alternative accommodation.

millhousegirl · 06-03-2019 1:36pm

AdamD wrote: »

This is why I'd be wary of Airbnb for large events, if your host cancels late on you'll be left in a bad situation probably needing to pay over the odds for alternative accommodation.

This very thing happened me in London for the 2015 RWC. Host only told me it was cancelled the morning I was arriving. I think the reason was they got a better price for the accommodation elsewhere. It was great value for 6 of us when we booked it about 4 months in advance.

I've used AirBnB about 6 times now and that was the only negative experience. in fairness to AirBnB they were very helpful in helping find alternative accommodation and gave us a credit of 10% or 20% on top of our original cost.

BobbyBobberson · 06-03-2019 8:43pm

millhousegirl wrote: »

This very thing happened me in London for the 2015 RWC. Host only told me it was cancelled the morning I was arriving. I think the reason was they got a better price for the accommodation elsewhere. It was great value for 6 of us when we booked it about 4 months in advance.

I've used AirBnB about 6 times now and that was the only negative experience. in fairness to AirBnB they were very helpful in helping find alternative accommodation and gave us a credit of 10% or 20% on top of our original cost.

Thats decent from AirBnB, we had our AirBnB for NYE in Sydney cancelled too, utter pain in the arse. Never thought to contact AirBnB in the ensuing panic!

finbarrk · 12-03-2019 2:25am

AirBnB was always risky for busy events that are booked well in advance. But so are apartments booked through Booking.com. It’s safer to book hotels through Boking.com for big events.

fryup · 20-03-2019 11:27pm

how hot will it be in japan come sept?

BobbyBobberson · 20-03-2019 11:44pm

Well depends where you go as its quite a long country. Sapporo is close to Russia, while Okinawa is on the same line of latitude as Miami!

Was in Japan in Sept/Oct a few years ago, Sapporo was chilly in mid October, northerly winds that would cut you. Main Island with the likes of Tokyo and Osaka were mild with them peaking at 20 degrees.

Riskymove · 20-03-2019 11:46pm

fryup wrote: »

how hot will it be in japan come sept?

Sept will be still warm and humid usually

25+ early
20+ late and into Oct

15 to 20 later October

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