Japan is one of the most exciting and distinctive rugby destinations in the world, combining high-quality rugby with modern cities, ancient traditions and unforgettable cultural experiences.

Home to the Brave Blossoms, Japan has developed a proud rugby identity built around speed, discipline, skill and respect. Touring teams can experience competitive fixtures against local schools, clubs, universities or senior sides while learning from a rugby culture that places enormous value on teamwork and sportsmanship. Japan’s rugby structure includes men’s and women’s national teams, sevens, under-20 and age-grade rugby, while Japan Rugby League One brings professional club rugby to major venues across the country.

A rugby tour to Japan offers far more than what happens on the pitch. Teams can explore the bright lights of Tokyo, travel by bullet train, visit Kyoto’s temples and shrines, discover Osaka’s famous food culture and experience Japanese traditions such as calligraphy, taiko drumming and tea ceremonies.

Whether you are travelling with a school team/youth club, academy, university, women’s team, senior club or supporters’ group, Japan provides an unforgettable touring experience for players and travellers of all ages.

At Irish Rugby Tours, we create tailor-made rugby tours to Japan, combining fixtures, training sessions, professional rugby experiences, suitable accommodation, private transport and carefully planned sightseeing for groups of all sizes.