Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Travel etc...

MikeCork2009 · 16-09-2019 6:56am

Really hope it's not so bad that the game is actually cancelled ðŸ˜±ðŸ˜±

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/09/rugby-world-cup-2019-weather-threatens-all-blacks-potential-quarter-final-opponents.amp.html

16-09-2019 9:20am

MikeCork2009 wrote: »

Really hope it's not so bad that the game is actually cancelled &#55357;&#56881;&#55357;&#56881;

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.newshub.co.nz/home/rugby-world-cup-2019/2019/09/rugby-world-cup-2019-weather-threatens-all-blacks-potential-quarter-final-opponents.amp.html

I'll believe it when I see it. The NZ rugby media are pretty sensational.

Garrigai · 16-09-2019 9:23am

Will the other fanzone's be open to watch matches in other cities?

deezell · 16-09-2019 9:48am

I'll believe it when I see it. The NZ rugby media are pretty sensational.

Yes, like the WRC will refund €11 million worth of tickets on a whim. It will be played. 6 a.m next day maybe, but it would need to catastrophic to just cancel.

Phileas Frog · 16-09-2019 10:02am

deezell wrote: »

Yes, like the WRC will refund €11 million worth of tickets on a whim. It will be played. 6 a.m next day maybe, but it would need to catastrophic to just cancel.

It won't be played again. The tournament rules don't allow it.

Riskymove · 16-09-2019 10:58am

Garrigai wrote: »

Will the other fanzone's be open to watch matches in other cities?

https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/fanzones

Eod100 · 16-09-2019 11:59am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I'll believe it when I see it. The NZ rugby media are pretty sensational.

Schmidt mentioned there could well be torrential rain but say it would want to be pretty bad ro cancel outright. Probably too early to know what weather would be like but hopefully it's just NZ media stirring things..

finbarrk · 16-09-2019 12:14pm

finbarrotoole wrote: »

You are booking too early prices will drop. Use booking .com to hold rooms with no payment up front, then use agoda,priceline,expedia or kayak to get better prices closer to event. I am travelling with my wife and 13yr old son and the price per night is 100.00 on average.

You won't get a room during the Olympics for anything near that. Unless you are staying in some other place over 2 hours away. The Olympics is on a different level to the Rugby.

peekachoo · 16-09-2019 4:01pm

I'll be on my way over in 24 hours! Straight over for a sumo match and then it's rugby rugby rugby for a month

mattthehat · 16-09-2019 6:01pm

Spare team ticket to the group stages - Cat D - to be sold together - PM for details

Hippo · 16-09-2019 6:32pm

peekachoo wrote: »

I'll be on my way over in 24 hours! Straight over for a sumo match and then it's rugby rugby rugby for a month

Really sorry to be missing the autumn basho, if only the RWC had been brought forward a week!

emc2 · 16-09-2019 7:00pm

Anyone know with the JR pass can you just hop on the next train back to Tokyo after the Scotland game or do you need to book a specific train?

Podge_irl · 16-09-2019 7:48pm

emc2 wrote: »

Anyone know with the JR pass can you just hop on the next train back to Tokyo after the Scotland game or do you need to book a specific train?

Just hop on (apart from the express Shinkansen which you can't use).

Riskymove · 16-09-2019 8:24pm

emc2 wrote: »

Anyone know with the JR pass can you just hop on the next train back to Tokyo after the Scotland game or do you need to book a specific train?

Yep

There are specific reserved seat carriages and unreserved carriages

emc2 · 17-09-2019 10:29am

Riskymove wrote: »

Yep

There are specific reserved seat carriages and unreserved carriages

So you can book but you don't have to.
Thanks Guys.

Riskymove · 17-09-2019 10:58am

emc2 wrote: »

So you can book but you don't have to.
Thanks Guys.

yes also if you book a specific train but end up taking a different train for whatever reason you can still use that ticket on other trains but must use the unreserved seats

bmcc10 · 17-09-2019 1:05pm

MikeCork2009 wrote: »

Given we'll all be over here any of you fancy going for a few pints beforehand? Even if it's just on the day of the match! Like the first game, Ireland v Scotland.

Is there much there from the day before for the nz south Africa game that's not going to it and going to the fan zone?

finbarrk · 17-09-2019 2:49pm

I'll be there on Friday afternoon. I'm not overly keen on fan zones. Prefer pubs.

MikeCork2009 · 17-09-2019 5:22pm

finbarrk wrote: »

I'll be there on Friday afternoon. I'm not overly keen on fan zones. Prefer pubs.

I'll be in Yokohama Friday afternoon too. I just thought the Fanzone might have a bigger collection of locals for the Japan v Russia game. If we could find a good sports bar though I'd be up for that!

AdamD · 17-09-2019 6:25pm

Has anyone managed to find any pictures of the fan zones? Wondering would they be the best bet to watch Saturday's games

Boscoirl · 17-09-2019 7:13pm

Our tour operator has said it may be difficult to find places that show games

17-09-2019 7:17pm

Boscoirl wrote: »

Our tour operator has said it may be difficult to find places that show games

Britt/Irish/Ozzy pubs will show them. Heading down to Yokohama early on Saturday to watch the matches before going to NZ v Sth A match.

stotheototheb · 17-09-2019 9:24pm

emc2 wrote: »

So you can book but you don't have to.
Thanks Guys.

Heading out next week - just on the JR rail booking process, is there a handy app seats can be reserved through or must you do it at an actual train station?

BonnieSituation · 18-09-2019 12:30am

Dav010 wrote: »

Britt/Irish/Ozzy pubs will show them. Heading down to Yokohama early on Saturday to watch the matches before going to NZ v Sth A match.

We'll be doing something similar alright.

I can't imagine it'll be hard to find them on in the aforementioned venues.

Also, I would say they'll be on in and around the stadium before NZ-SA.

I can't actually believe I'm heading on Thursday!

BonnieSituation · 18-09-2019 12:43am

For those who have been a bit lackadaisical with organizing the passes, you can pick them up in Dublin in the following spots:

JTB Corp.'s
authorized travel
agents
UNIQUE JAPAN TOURS
54 Dawson Street, 3rd Floor, Dublin 2
TEL 01-6787008

They quoted me €452 for a 14-day pass

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Nippon Travel
Agency's authorized
travel agents
Aviareps Ireland
3 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 VX32, Ireland
TEL 353 1 6633933
FAX 353 1 6789941

They quoted me €405 for a 14-day pass
7-day pass is €255

http://www.japanrailpass.net/area_05.html

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I'm actually splitting my trip now so I'll only need a 7-day one so I'm gonna check that out in the morning when I go into Mount St.

I will update the thread.

d.pop · 18-09-2019 7:57am

Morning all, heading over tomorrow, anybody in Tokyo at moment could comment on the weather?
I see on the weather apps it’s in the mid 20’s, i recall form my travels back in the day that sometimes 20’s in Asia can be a bit deceptive and not as warm compared to 20’s at home if you follow me... are we talking shorts and tee shirts folks? Have kids with me so trying to get the clothing right - unfortunately won’t be able to hide in bars from the heat or rain..
Looks like weather is clearing a bit for Sunday’s game.
Thanks.

Batgurl · 18-09-2019 8:05am

d.pop wrote: »

Morning all, heading over tomorrow, anybody in Tokyo at moment could comment on the weather?
I see on the weather apps it’s in the mid 20’s, i recall form my travels back in the day that sometimes 20’s in Asia can be a bit deceptive and not as warm compared to 20’s at home if you follow me... are we talking shorts and tee shirts folks? Have kids with me so trying to get the clothing right - unfortunately won’t be able to hide in bars from the heat or rain..
Looks like weather is clearing a bit for Sunday’s game.
Thanks.

Here now. It’s mild and wet. Definitely pack rain jackets. And lots of light layers. Fan zones look alright (if a bit small). Pack shorts and sweatshirts. Maybe a couple of pairs of tracksuits.

MikeCork2009 · 18-09-2019 8:12am

Batgurl wrote: »

Here now. It’s mild and wet. Definitely pack rain jackets. And lots of light layers. Fan zones look alright (if a bit small). Pack shorts and sweatshirts. Maybe a couple of pairs of tracksuits.

On rain jackets, you can get decent light ones in the hundred yen stores.

d.pop · 18-09-2019 9:39am

Thanks guys. Getting close now.... can’t wait.

bigslick · 18-09-2019 9:50am

BonnieSituation wrote: »

For those who have been a bit lackadaisical with organizing the passes, you can pick them up in Dublin in the following spots:

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Nippon Travel
Agency's authorized
travel agents
Aviareps Ireland
3 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2, D02 VX32, Ireland
TEL 353 1 6633933
FAX 353 1 6789941

They quoted me €405 for a 14-day pass

http://www.japanrailpass.net/area_05.html

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I'm actually splitting my trip now so I'll only need a 7-day one so I'm gonna check that out in the morning when I go into Mount St.

I will update the thread.

Would be looking to get 14 day pass as well, so id be interested to hear how you get on.

bennyl10 · 18-09-2019 10:03am

Any one who's in tokyo; how expensive in general is food/pints?
nothing fancy food wise but still a decent feed..

finbarrk · 18-09-2019 12:46pm

MikeCork2009 wrote: »

I'll be in Yokohama Friday afternoon too. I just thought the Fanzone might have a bigger collection of locals for the Japan v Russia game. If we could find a good sports bar though I'd be up for that!

I meant I'm in Tokyo on Friday afternoon Mike. Not going out to Yokohama until before Saturdays game. I must check out An Solas Pub.

BonnieSituation · 18-09-2019 3:28pm

bigslick wrote: »

Would be looking to get 14 day pass as well, so id be interested to hear how you get on.

Howya.

Yeah went in and got the 7 day there and then at lunchtime.

It cost me €255. It's not much more expensive than some of the online yokes. But handy all the same if you left it last minute like me.

Only arduous task was the stairs to the top floor.

BonnieSituation · 18-09-2019 3:31pm

finbarrk wrote: »

I meant I'm in Tokyo on Friday afternoon Mike. Not going out to Yokohama until before Saturdays game. I must check out An Solas Pub.

Just had a gander at my tickets there and they say to give an hour to get into the stadium. Just a heads up.

Wheres An Solas?

carlop · 18-09-2019 5:01pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Howya.

Yeah went in and got the 7 day there and then at lunchtime.

It cost me €255. It's not much more expensive than some of the online yokes. But handy all the same if you left it last minute like me.

Only arduous task was the stairs to the top floor.

Can you just walk in and get one or do you need to send them over any information in advance? Would there be an issue getting on for someone else to do you think?

Also going to go the 7 day option. Makes more sense as I'll be spending a few days in Tokyo at either end. Can't wait!

Riskymove · 18-09-2019 5:09pm

you could pay up to €100 more than buying online, just so you know

Raisins · 18-09-2019 5:21pm

Riskymove wrote: »

you could pay up to €100 more than buying online, just so you know

From what site did you buy yours do you mind me asking?

I was quoted €284 for a standard 7 day by unique japan tours on Dawson Street.

Riskymove · 18-09-2019 5:24pm

Raisins wrote: »

From what site did you buy yours do you mind me asking?

I was quoted €284 for a standard 7 day by unique japan tours on Dawson Street.

jrpass.com

a 7 day ordinary pass is 243 but there is a FedEx fee of 11

so a saving of around €30 with delivery within 2 days

(plus a free eBook on Japan)

steam iron · 18-09-2019 6:18pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Just had a gander at my tickets there and they say to give an hour to get into the stadium. Just a heads up.

Wheres An Solas?

An Solas is in Shibuya Tokyo.

Am hoping to get there also as its only a 2k walk from our accomdation in Shujinku.

un5byh7sqpd2x0 · 18-09-2019 6:25pm

Japan Experience is €242 with free next day delivery from FedEx for a 7 day pass

Rocko · 18-09-2019 7:58pm

I've 2 x E-tickets to both QF2 & QF4 in Tokyo on Sat 19th & Sun 20th October.
Seats not together.
4 tickets in total for face value €500

If no one interested I'll put them on resale site Friday

Benji7 · 18-09-2019 9:01pm

Rocko wrote: »

I've 2 x E-tickets to both QF2 & QF4 in Tokyo on Sat 19th & Sun 20th October.
Seats not together.
4 tickets in total for face value €500

If no one interested I'll put them on resale site Friday

Hi

Where are you based ? Would you sell the two for the qtr final Sat night ?

Thanks

Benji

Whitters22 · 18-09-2019 9:42pm

Anybody have any experience or planning on using the "takkyubin" service? Essentially cheap next day delivery for luggage in Japan?

Dmac117 · 18-09-2019 10:41pm

Travelling out on my own for the Scotland game as my mate can’t get there in time. Got a wedding at home tomorrow and flight Friday, so will arrive late Saturday night then straight to the game.

Staying in Tokyo but hoping to meet people out there. Where is everyone thinking being before the game on Sunday?

Imagine I will end up in an Irish bar at some point as I’ll want to watch the other games and these seem the best place to do it from what I’ve read. Not too sure on what the fan zones will be like but will check them out as well.

finbarrotoole · 18-09-2019 11:04pm

The question asked how much are you paying for the trip now not what do you expect to pay for olympics. Booking a year ahead will involve paying rack rates. I stand by my advice

MikeCork2009 · 19-09-2019 1:05am

finbarrk wrote: »

I meant I'm in Tokyo on Friday afternoon Mike. Not going out to Yokohama until before Saturdays game. I must check out An Solas Pub.

Can't recommend An Solas enough. I was in there twice last week. Great pub. It's an actual Irish pub in that it's owned by a lad from Tipp (with two other Japanese ladies). Great atmosphere, real mix of locals and tourists and they have geared up for the WC. I'll be heading back when I get back to Tokyo, maybe for the Japan v Ireland game.

macslash · 19-09-2019 1:11am

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Howya.

Yeah went in and got the 7 day there and then at lunchtime.

It cost me €255. It's not much more expensive than some of the online yokes. But handy all the same if you left it last minute like me.

Only arduous task was the stairs to the top floor.

Lads sorry to ask but what are these tickets ye are buying for? Are they for if you're leaving Tokyo/travelling around Japan? Thanks, and sorry for my ignorance.

Riskymove · 19-09-2019 9:20am

macslash wrote: »

Lads sorry to ask but what are these tickets ye are buying for? Are they for if you're leaving Tokyo/travelling around Japan? Thanks, and sorry for my ignorance.

yes they are a pass for unlimited travel on certain Japan Rail services

once you are travelling about on trains around the country they become worth it

we are going to the Samoa game in Fukouka and making our way to Tokyo over a week stopping at a couple of cities so it is worth it

if you are just around Tokyo it is not worth it but there is a card for the subway like a leap card that you can get for travelling around metros. you can buy them over there at stations and ticket machines

macslash · 19-09-2019 11:13am

Riskymove wrote: »

yes they are a pass for unlimited travel on certain Japan Rail services

once you are travelling about on trains around the country they become worth it

we are going to the Samoa game in Fukouka and making our way to Tokyo over a week stopping at a couple of cities so it is worth it

if you are just around Tokyo it is not worth it but there is a card for the subway like a leap card that you can get for travelling around metros. you can buy them over there at stations and ticket machines

Thank you.

I'll be based in Tokyo but might move on to Yokohama, especially if I get tickets for the semi. Would you recommend one of those Japan rail tickets for that? Not 100% if we'll be venturing away anywhere else. Thank you.

Riskymove · 19-09-2019 11:25am

macslash wrote: »

Thank you.

I'll be based in Tokyo but might move on to Yokohama, especially if I get tickets for the semi. Would you recommend one of those Japan rail tickets for that? Not 100% if we'll be venturing away anywhere else. Thank you.

Nah Yokohama is basically an extension of Tokyo and only a short distance away. does not cost a lot

Rugby World Cup 2019 Japan Travel etc...

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