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Kyushu, the must-do destination for fans going to the 2019 Rugby World Cup
Kyushu is a must-do destination for fans going to the 2019 Rugby World Cup. From hot springs and volcanoes to a unique food culture, it is a traveller's delight
Rugby World Cup 2019 Travel Guide: Kakegawa
From fancy dress to floral displays, this host city has it all
Rugby World Cup 2019 Travel Guide: Shizuoka
A riot of colour – from green tea fields to Mount Fuji’s white top
Rugby World Cup 2019 Travel Guide: Yokohama
Make the most of the lively city hosting the Rugby World Cup final
Rugby World Cup 2019 Travel Guide: Sea of Kyoto
Find seafood, sake and scenic views in northern Kyoto
Rugby World Cup 2019 Travel Guide: Saitama
There’s plenty to explore north of the nation’s capital
Rugby World Cup 2019 Travel Guide: Saga
Make new discoveries pottering about in north-west Kyushu
Rugby World Cup 2019 Travel Guide: Osaka
Tickle your tastebuds in the place known as the ‘nation’s kitchen’
Rugby World Cup 2019 Travel Guide: Oita
Cultural history and hot springs combine in north-east Kyushu