Japan - Land of the Rising Scrum ...
I am cooperating with some fabulous Japan specialist suppliers and local travel management companies. I found organizing these trips to be extremely interesting but parts of it a little challenging, too.
My clients are lucky enough to be in possession of match tickets for all four England fixtures and were looking for convenient accommodation near the respective stadiums. They wanted to explore faszinating cities such as electrifying Tokyo, cultural Kyoto, historical Hiroshima, Kobe and the former Winter Olympics host city of Sapporo. I created various exciting excursions and activities to fit around the rugby matches filling in the gaps whilst staying in Japan.
Due to a huge language barrier and enormous cultural differences, it is extremely important to travel with a reputable Japan specialist who can provide support, organization and advice for all transport arrangements. My clients' dedicated travel pack includes addresses and destinations in Japanese should they get stuck and my supplier's Japanese office together with Travel Counsellors own 24/7 Duty Office offers extra peace of mind.
On top of my clients' wish list was a ride on the famous Shinkansen Bullet Train. I have therefore incorporated a few Shinkansen trips instead of using busy, internal flights. My customers are looking forward to visiting a traditional Japanese tea house, stayig in a Ryokan (Japanese guest house) and eating in the famous Robotic Restaurant in Tokyo to name but a few.
And with regards to Japanese food, it is important to know that if you are vegetarian or vegan and hence don't eat 'dashi', the Japanese fish stock, which is prevalent in most soups and sauces, then it can be quite challenging to find the right meals or restaurants that cater for these special dietary needs.
With this in mind, I have attached a very useful Japan Travelblog for Vegan and Vegetarian travelers.
https://www.insidejapantours.com/blog/2018/11/16/vegans-in-japan/
I hope this will be helpful for anyone thinking of visiting the Land of the Rising Scrum (oops, Sun).
If you are tempted to explore this fantastic country for yourself, then please get in touch with me so that I can give you expert advice and create your dream Japan itinerary, matching your exact requirements and budget. Get in touch with me on t: 01992 877390 or email: uli.williams@travelcounsellors.com.
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