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Sports travel bucket list: cycling adventure holidays in Japan 
2Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Bucket List, Holidays & Trips

Sports travel bucket list: cycling adventure holidays in Japan 

Independent cycling holiday company Saddle Skedaddle has launched a new 15-day, guided cycling adventure in Shikoku and Kyoto in Japan, as well as announcing the 2025 and 2026 dates for its popular 12-day cycling holiday from Mount Fuji to Kyoto. Guided road cycling holiday in Shikoku, Kyoto Set among the stunning landscapes of Shikoku, Saddle Skedaddle’s new, 15-day guided cycling adventure leaves the standard tourist trail behind to uncover some of the hidden wonders of Japan. After arriving in Fukuyama, the trip begins with three days of riding through the islands of the Seto Inland Sea; the body of water separating three of Japan’s four major islands: Honshu, Kyushu, and Shikoku.  Following a mix of scenic and quiet country lanes, as well as island hopping by ferry and suspen...
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Sports travel bucket list: Ontake Distillery in Japan fuses whisky with golf
14Dec By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sports travel bucket list: Ontake Distillery in Japan fuses whisky with golf

If you’re anything like us – and have a passion for whisky and golf – then you’ll just love Ontake Distillery. Located in Japan’s Kagoshima Mountains, Ontake is the first distillery in the world to feature an on-site 18-hole golf course that is exclusively for cask owners, combining whisky and golf in a way that has never been seen before.  Taking its name from Sakurajima’s three majestic peaks – Kitadake, Nakadake, and Minamidake – Ontake Distillery is perched 400 metres above sea level in the serene mountains of the Satsuma Peninsula.  The golf course  This state-of-the-art distillery not only crafts exceptional award-winning single malt whiskies but also delivers an unparalleled experience for its exclusive cask owners. Ontake has a world-first offering: a private 18-hole...
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World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025

The World Athletics Championships Tokyo promises to be one of the most anticipated global sporting events in 2025, with more than 2,000 athletes from 200 countries competing in the Japanese capital city. Scheduled to take place from 13-21 September 2025, this championship will be the 20th edition of the biennial event, and the first to be hosted in Tokyo since 1991. Tokyo, a city renowned for its efficient infrastructure, rich history, and passion for sports, will once again be in the international spotlight following its successful hosting of the 2020 Summer Olympics. The Japan National Stadium, a state-of-the-art venue that served as the centrepiece for the Olympic Games, will once more be the stage where athletes push their limits in pursuit of gold medals and new world records. T...
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Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji: climbing routes and activities in Shizuoka
2Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Travel

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji: climbing routes and activities in Shizuoka

Home to the iconic Mount Fuji and located just one hour by bullet train from Tokyo, the prefecture of Shizuoka is set to welcome the opening of the climbing season of Japan’s tallest mountain.  There are a total of four climbing routes to Mt. Fuji’s summit – 3,776m above sea level – with Shizuoka boasting three. In 2023, the routes in Shizuoka are set to open from 10 July to 10 September. All trails to the summit of Mt. Fuji start at different points boasting different conditions and difficulty levels: Subashiri route Starting at Subashiri 5th Station, this route heads to the summit from the east side with separate ascending and descending routes. The ascending distance is 6.9km and 6.2km for the descent. The topography of this route is relatively gentle, covered with trees up...
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2021 Tokyo Marathon postponed to 6 March 2022
19Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Travel

2021 Tokyo Marathon postponed to 6 March 2022

Organisers of the Tokyo Marathon have announced that the 2021 edition of the event has been postponed until 6 March 2022.  Japan’s capital city is still in a state of emergency due to the Covid-19 pandemic and it’s not possible for the marathon to go ahead on the scheduled date of 17 October.  In a statement the Tokyo Marathon race director Tad Hayano said: “We have been preparing to deliver an enjoyable event while ensuring safety, not only of our runners but of each and every individual involved in the event. Until the last possible moment, we have explored various ways of delivering the event in October, however, in consideration of the current status of the outbreak, we have made a regrettable decision to postpone the 2021 event and give up on the 2022 event.  “I would like t...
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HF Holidays unveils ‘wonders of Japan’ guided walking holiday for 2022
22Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Sports Travel

HF Holidays unveils ‘wonders of Japan’ guided walking holiday for 2022

Japan is firmly front and centre in people’s minds this summer. It's a land where the ultra-modern rubs shoulders with ancient traditions, where a peaceful temple can sit in the midst of a frantic city and office-suited residents pass kimono-wearing geisha in the blink of an eye. There is so much to see and do in Japan and HF Holidays has put together a trip which will give guests an insight to some of the country's most captivating places. HF Holidays' itinerary has many exciting experiences to enjoy. Here are a few of the highlights of the Japan guided walking holiday. Uncover Tokyo’s many sides This trip will show the ultramodern city and how it sits cheek-by-jowl with its more tranquil, spiritual side. Guests can enjoy a bird's-eye view across the city from the top of th...
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‘Tokyo 1964: Designing Tomorrow’ exhibition to open at Japan House London
5Jun By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

‘Tokyo 1964: Designing Tomorrow’ exhibition to open at Japan House London

Tokyo 1964: Designing Tomorrow, an exhibition exploring the cultural and design legacy behind the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games, will open at Japan House London on 5 August 2021. Sharing stories and artefacts never seen before in the UK, the exhibition will run until 7 November. The 1964 Games were Japan’s first, large-scale engagement with the world after the Second World War. They presented a chance to tell a fresh story and showcase Japanese creativity and design thinking across the globe, an opportunity elevated by the 1964 Games being the first to be broadcast in colour on TV to a world-wide audience via satellite. Exhibits on display include: Original 1964 posters designed by Kamekura Yūsaku and the award-winning team of post-war designers, marking the first time that photograph...
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Japan’s first esports hotel to open in Osaka in 2020
1May By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Hotels & Resorts, Sports Business

Japan’s first esports hotel to open in Osaka in 2020

The city of Osaka will be the home of Japan’s first esports hotel when it opens this year.  Featuring gaming facilities and 94 beds over nine floors, the “Esports Hotel E-Zone Cyberspace” will offer no-frills accommodation in order to prioritise on the in-game experience. In a news release the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) said: “The first, second and third floors are dedicated to gaming, with over 70 top of the range gaming PCs.  “The floors above meanwhile will house sleeping cabins, though the seventh floor will also feature some rooms with their own PCs for serious gamer ‘otaku’ - eat, sleep, game, repeat!”   Newsletter: sign up for updates from Sports Tourism Media About the hotel Name of hotel: Esports Hotel E-Zone Cyberspace Located: Nipponbashi, Osaka, Osak...
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‘A light at the end of this dark tunnel’: 2021 dates confirmed for Tokyo Olympics
30Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Business

‘A light at the end of this dark tunnel’: 2021 dates confirmed for Tokyo Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach believes the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will provide a light at the end of the “dark tunnel” that is the coronavirus. This summer’s mega-event was postponed for one year because of the pandemic and the new dates for 2021 have now been confirmed.  The summer Olympic Games will take place in Japan’s capital city from 23 July to 8 August and the Paralympic Games will be held from 24 August to 5 September.  IOC chief Bach said: “I want to thank the International Federations for their unanimous support and the Continental Associations of National Olympic Committees for the great partnership and their support in the consultation process over the last few days. I would also like to thank the IOC Athletes’ Commission, with whom we ...
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Rugby World Cup: 90% of the 1.8m available tickets have been sold
10Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Sports Travel

Rugby World Cup: 90% of the 1.8m available tickets have been sold

Organisers have revealed that sales are “exceeding all expectations” for official 2019 Rugby World Cup travel and hospitality packages. It has also been announced that more than 90% of the 1.8m available tickets have now been sold and demand continues to be strong in the final days before the 20-nation event begins. The opening match is on 20 September and the final takes place in Yokohama on 2 November. All-inclusive experience Figures released by STH Japan - the official hospitality and supporter tour providers - paint an exciting picture for Asia's first Rugby World Cup. The official travel programme has exceeded all initial targets, with more than 132,000 tickets sold to fans wanting an all-inclusive experience and a once-in-a-lifetime blend of Japanese culture and world-class rug...
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Video: British Olympian Tom Daley films Japan travel series ahead of Tokyo 2020
24Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Travel

Video: British Olympian Tom Daley films Japan travel series ahead of Tokyo 2020

Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) celebrated its Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games campaign with the launch of an ongoing collaboration with British Olympic diver Tom Daley.  Held at Japan House in London, JNTO hosted An audience with Tom Daley to screen some of the content created by the 25-year-old for his mini-series focusing on Japan.  Daley talked through his recent experience in Japan and showcased previously unseen footage from his trip, followed by a brief Q&A.  To highlight one year to go until the Games, Tom travelled to Japan from 1-8 August 2019 to film a six-part content series showcasing some of the culture and events the country has to offer ahead of Tokyo 2020, where he will be competing.  The 2020 Olympics will be held in Japan’s ...
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Team GB Live launch Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket and travel packages
27Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events, Holidays & Trips

Team GB Live launch Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket and travel packages

Fans of the Great Britain and Northern Ireland Olympic team can now start planning for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.  With one year until the games begin in the Japanese capital city, Team GB Live, the official travel company for Team GB, has launched its range of fully-inclusive ticket and travel packages for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.  On its website, Team GB Live says: “The Olympic Games are sport’s greatest journey. It is the ultimate experience for athletes and has the power to unite nations behind a wave of pride, commitment and achievement and you can be part of this journey.  “Team GB Live is Team GB’s official travel company and will take supporters from across Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the forefront of this magical event at Tokyo 2020.  “With guaran...
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