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Travelling fans’ guide to the Rugby World Cup

If you’re one of the lucky 400,000 international fans expected to travel to Japan for this year’s Rugby World Cup, Netflights is here to help make your trip to and around some of the 12 host cities a breeze.

Below you’ll find a familiar-looking wallchart with every match that’ll take place during the pool stage of the tournament.

Select any of the games to reveal handy travel and rugby-related information, including top tips on how to get to the stadium from the airport, recommendations on the best local attractions, and stats on how much travelling the teams will have to do.

Pool A
Japan vs RussiaFri 20 Sept

Japan vs Russia

What to know:
Pool A
Fri 20 Sept
Tokyo Stadium
27° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Tokyo
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Asakusa
  2. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
  3. Nezu Museum
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
647 km over 23 days
970 km over 19 days
Ireland vs ScotlandSun 22 Sept

Ireland vs Scotland

What to know:
Pool A
Sun 22 Sept
International Stadium Yokohama
27° / 20°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Tokyo
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Minato Mirai 21
  2. Yokohama Zoo (Zoorasia)
  3. Yamashita Park
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,104 km over 20 days
1,050 km over 21 days
Russia vs SamoaTues 24 Sept

Russia vs Samoa

What to know:
Pool A
Tues 24 Sept
Kumagaya Rugby Stadium
27° / 19°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kodai Hasu No Sato
  2. Sakitama Kofun Park
  3. Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
970 km over 19 days
1,602 km over 18 days
Japan vs IrelandSat 28 Sept

Japan vs Ireland

What to know:
Pool A
Sat 28 Sept
Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa
28° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport: 35 min drive (18 miles)
1 hr 45 min by bus and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kakegawa Kachouen
  2. Hattasan Soneiji Temple
  3. Kasuisai Temple
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
647 km over 23 days
1,104 km over 20 days
Scotland vs SamoaMon 30 Sept

Scotland vs Samoa

What to know:
Pool A
Mon 30 Sept
Kobe Misaki Stadium
28° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Osaka
Kobe Airport: 25 min drive (8 miles)
50 min by subway and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kobe Animal Kingdom
  2. Kobe Luminarie
  3. Kobe Oji Zoo
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,050 km over 21 days
1,602 km over 18 days
Ireland vs RussiaThurs 3 Oct

Ireland vs Russia

What to know:
Pool A
Thurs 3 Oct
Kobe Misaki Stadium
23° / 15°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Osaka
Kobe Airport: 25 min drive (8 miles)
50 min by subway and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kobe Animal Kingdom
  2. Kobe Luminarie
  3. Kobe Oji Zoo
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,104 km over 20 days
970 km over 19 days
Japan vs SamoaSat 5 Oct

Japan vs Samoa

What to know:
Pool A
Sat 5 Oct
City of Toyota Stadium
28° / 20°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Nagoya
Nagoya Airport: 1 hr drive (42 miles)
1 hr 45 min by train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Toyota Automobile Museum
  2. Okazaki Castle
  3. Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
647 km over 23 days
1,602 km over 18 days
Scotland vs RussiaWed 9 Oct

Scotland vs Russia

What to know:
Pool A
Wed 9 Oct
Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa
23° / 15°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport: 35 min drive (30 km)
1 hr 45 min by bus and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kakegawa Kachouen
  2. Hattasan Soneiji Temple
  3. Kasuisai Temple
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,050 km over 21 days
970 km over 19 days
Ireland vs SamoaSat 12 Oct

Ireland vs Samoa

What to know:
Pool A
Sat 12 Oct
Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium
23° / 15°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Fukuoka
Fukuoka Airport: 10 min drive (2 miles)
20 min by bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Fukuoka Tower
  2. Kushida Shrine
  3. Nokonoshima Island
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,104 km over 20 days
1,602 km over 18 days
Japan vs ScotlandSun 13 Oct

Japan vs Scotland

What to know:
Pool A
Sun 13 Oct
International Stadium Yokohama
27° / 20°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Tokyo
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Minato Mirai 21
  2. Yokohama Zoo (Zoorasia)
  3. Yamashita Park
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
647 km over 23 days
1,050 km over 21 days
Pool B
New Zealand vs South AfricaSat 21 Sept

New Zealand vs South Africa

What to know:
Pool B
Sat 21 Sept
International Stadium Yokohama
27° / 20°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Tokyo
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Minato Mirai 21
  2. Yokohama Zoo (Zoorasia)
  3. Yamashita Park
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,557 km over 21 days
708 km over 17 days
Italy vs NamibiaSun 22 Sept

Italy vs Namibia

What to know:
Pool B
Sun 22 Sept
Hanazono Rugby Stadium
29° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Osaka
Osaka International Airport: 45 min drive (18 miles)
1 hr 20 min by bus and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Universal Studios Japan
  2. Osaka Castle Park
  3. Abeno Harukas
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,601 km over 20 days
1,066 km over 21 days
Italy vs CanadaThurs 26 Sept

Italy vs Canada

What to know:
Pool B
Thurs 26 Sept
Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium
28° / 20°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Fukuoka Airport: 10 min drive (2 miles)
20 min by bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Fukuoka Tower
  2. Kushida Shrine
  3. Nokonoshima Island
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,601 km over 20 days
1,683 km in 17 days
South Africa vs NamibiaSat 28 Sept

South Africa vs Namibia

What to know:
Pool B
Sat 28 Sept
City of Toyota Stadium
28° / 20°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Nagoya
Nagoya Airport: 1 hr drive (42 miles)
1 hr 45 min by train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Toyota Automobile Museum
  2. Okazaki Castle
  3. Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
708 km over 17 days
1,066 km over 21 days
New Zealand vs CanadaWed 2 Oct

New Zealand vs Canada

What to know:
Pool B
Wed 2 Oct
Oita Stadium
23° / 14°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Oita
Oita Airport: 1 hr drive (45 miles)
1h 45 min by bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Amu Plaza Oita
  2. Oita Prefectural Art Museum
  3. Tanoura Beach
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,557 km over 21 days
1,683 km in 17 days
South Africa vs ItalyFri 4 Oct

South Africa vs Italy

What to know:
Pool B
Fri 4 Oct
Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa
23° / 15°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport: 35 min drive (18 miles)
1 hr 45 min by bus and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kakegawa Kachouen
  2. Hattasan Soneiji Temple
  3. Kasuisai Temple
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
708 km over 17 days
1,601 km over 20 days
New Zealand vs NamibiaSun 6 Oct

New Zealand vs Namibia

What to know:
Pool B
Sun 6 Oct
Tokyo Stadium
27° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Tokyo
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Asakusa
  2. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
  3. Nezu Museum
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,557 km over 21 days
1,066 km over 21 days
South Africa vs CanadaTues 8 Oct

South Africa vs Canada

What to know:
Pool B
Tues 8 Oct
Kobe Misaki Stadium
23° / 15°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Osaka
Kobe Airport: 25 min drive (8 miles)
50 min by subway and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kobe Animal Kingdom
  2. Mt. Maya
  3. Nunobiki Falls (Nunobiki-No-Taki)
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
708 km over 17 days
1,683 km in 17 days
New Zealand vs ItalySat 12 Oct

New Zealand vs Italy

What to know:
Pool B
Sat 12 Oct
City of Toyota Stadium
28° / 20°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Nagoya
Nagoya Airport: 1 hr drive (42 miles)
1 hr 45 min by train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Toyota Automobile Museum
  2. Okazaki Castle
  3. Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,557 km over 21 days
1,601 km over 20 days
Namibia vs CanadaSun 13 Oct

Namibia vs Canada

What to know:
Pool B
Sun 13 Oct
Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium
19° / 9°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Iwate Hanamaki Airport: 1 hr 25 min drive (56 miles)
3 hr 15 min by train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kamaishi Railway Line
  2. Kamaishi Daikannon
  3. Nehama Beach
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,066 km over 21 days
1,683 km in 17 days
Pool C
France vs ArgentinaSat 21 Sept

France vs Argentina

What to know:
Pool C
Sat 21 Sept
Tokyo Stadium
27° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Tokyo
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Asakusa
  2. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
  3. Nezu Museum
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,365 km over 21 days
1,078 km over 18 days
England vs TongaSun 22 Sept

England vs Tonga

What to know:
Pool C
Sun 22 Sept
Sapporo Dome
22° / 14°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Sapporo
New Chitose Airport: 30 min drive (15 miles)
56 min by bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Hokkaido University Sapporo Campus
  2. Sapporo JR Tower Observatory T38
  3. Moerenuma Park
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,249 km over 20 days
3,089 km over 21 days
England vs USAThurs 26 Sept

England vs USA

What to know:
Pool C
Thurs 26 Sept
Kobe Misaki Stadium
28° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Osaka
Kobe Airport: 25 min drive (8 miles)
50 min by subway and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kobe Animal Kingdom
  2. Kobe Luminarie
  3. Kobe Oji Zoo
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,249 km over 20 days
2,252 km over 17 days
Argentina vs TongaSat 28 Sept

Argentina vs Tonga

What to know:
Pool C
Sat 28 Sept
Hanazono Rugby Stadium
29° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Osaka
Osaka International Airport: 45 min drive (18 miles)
1 hr 20 min by bus and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Universal Studios Japan
  2. Osaka Castle Park
  3. Abeno Harukas
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,078 km over 18 days
3,089 km over 21 days
France vs USAWed 2 Oct

France vs USA

What to know:
Pool C
Wed 2 Oct
Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium
23° / 15°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Fukuoka
Fukuoka Airport: 10 min drive (2 miles)
20 min by bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Fukuoka Tower
  2. Kushida Shrine
  3. Nokonoshima Island
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,365 km over 21 days
2,252 km over 17 days
England vs ArgentinaSat 5 Oct

England vs Argentina

What to know:
Pool C
Sat 5 Oct
Tokyo Stadium
27° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Tokyo
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Asakusa
  2. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
  3. Nezu Museum
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,249 km over 20 days
1,078 km over 18 days
France vs TongaSun 6 Oct

France vs Tonga

What to know:
Pool C
Sun 6 Oct
Kumamoto Stadium
24° / 13°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Kumamoto Airport: 15 min drive (6 miles)
40 min by bus and subway
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto
  2. Kumamoto Castle
  3. Kumamon Square
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,365 km over 21 days
3,089 km over 21 days
Argentina vs USAWed 9 Oct

Argentina vs USA

What to know:
Pool C
Wed 9 Oct
Kumagaya Rugby Stadium
27° / 19°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park
  2. Kodai Hasu No Sato
  3. Sakitama Kofun Park
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,078 km over 18 days
2,252 km over 17 days
England vs FranceSat 12 Oct

England vs France

What to know:
Pool C
Sat 12 Oct
International Stadium Yokohama
27° / 20°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Tokyo
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Minato Mirai 21
  2. Yokohama Zoo (Zoorasia)
  3. Yamashita Park
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,249 km over 20 days
2,365 km over 21 days
USA vs TongaSun 13 Oct

USA vs Tonga

What to know:
Pool C
Sun 13 Oct
Hanazono Rugby Stadium
29° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Osaka
Osaka International Airport: 45 min drive (18 miles)
1 hr 20 min by bus and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Universal Studios Japan
  2. Osaka Castle Park
  3. Abeno Harukas
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,252 km over 17 days
3,089 km over 21 days
Pool D
Australia vs FijiSat 21 Sept

Australia vs Fiji

What to know:
Pool D
Sat 21 Sept
Sapporo Dome
22° / 14°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Sapporo
New Chitose Airport: 30 min drive (23 miles)
56 min by bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Hokkaido University Sapporo Campus
  2. Sapporo JR Tower Observatory T38
  3. Moerenuma Park
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,883 km over 20 days
2,273 km over 25 days
Wales vs GeorgiaMon 23 Sept

Wales vs Georgia

What to know:
Pool D
Mon 23 Sept
City of Toyota Stadium
28° / 20°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Nagoya
Nagoya Airport: 1 hr drive (42 miles)
1 hr 45 min by train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Toyota Automobile Museum
  2. Okazaki Castle
  3. Toyota Municipal Museum of Art
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,400 km over 20 days
1,188 km over 18 days
Fiji vs UruguayWed 25 Sept

Fiji vs Uruguay

What to know:
Pool D
Wed 25 Sept
Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium
24° / 16°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Iwate Hanamaki Airport: 1 hr 25 min drive (56 miles)
3 hr 15 min by train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kamaishi Railway Line
  2. Kamaishi Daikannon
  3. Nehama Beach
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,273 km over 25 days
1,588 km over 18 days
Georgia vs UruguaySun 29 Sept

Georgia vs Uruguay

What to know:
Pool D
Sun 29 Sept
Kumagaya Rugby Stadium
27° / 19°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kodai Hasu No Sato
  2. Sakitama Kofun Park
  3. Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,188 km over 18 days
1,588 km over 18 days
Australia vs WalesSun 29 Sept

Australia vs Wales

What to know:
Pool D
Sun 29 Sept
Tokyo Stadium
27° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Tokyo
Narita Airport: 1 hr 30 min drive (57 miles) 
Haneda Airport: 45 min drive (12 miles)
Narita Airport: 2 hr by train and subway
Haneda Airport: 1 hr 20 min by train and bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Asakusa
  2. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
  3. Nezu Museum
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,883 km over 20 days
1,400 km over 20 days
Georgia vs FijiThurs 3 Oct

Georgia vs Fiji

What to know:
Pool D
Thurs 3 Oct
Hanazono Rugby Stadium
29° / 21°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Osaka
Osaka International Airport: 45 min drive (18 miles)
1 hr 20 min by bus and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Universal Studios Japan
  2. Osaka Castle Park
  3. Abeno Harukas
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,188 km over 18 days
2,273 km over 25 days
Australia vs UruguaySat 5 Oct

Australia vs Uruguay

What to know:
Pool D
Sat 5 Oct
Oita Stadium
23° / 14°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Oita
Oita Airport: 1 hr drive (45 miles)
1h 45 min by bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Amu Plaza Oita
  2. Oita Prefectural Art Museum
  3. Tanoura Beach
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,883 km over 20 days
1,588 km over 18 days
Wales vs FijiWed 9 Oct

Wales vs Fiji

What to know:
Pool D
Wed 9 Oct
Oita Stadium
23° / 14°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Oita
Oita Airport: 1 hr drive (45 miles)
1h 45 min by bus
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Amu Plaza Oita
  2. Oita Prefectural Art Museum
  3. Tanoura Beach
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,400 km over 20 days
2,273 km over 25 days
Australia vs GeorgiaFri 11 Oct

Australia vs Georgia

What to know:
Pool D
Fri 11 Oct
Shizuoka Stadium Ecopa
23° / 15°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport: 35 min drive (18 miles)
1 hr 45 min by bus and train
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Kakegawa Kachouen
  2. Hattasan Soneiji Temple
  3. Kasuisai Temple
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
2,883 km over 20 days
1,188 km over 18 days
Wales vs UruguaySun 13 Oct

Wales vs Uruguay

What to know:
Pool D
Sun 13 Oct
Kumamoto Stadium
24° / 13°
Getting to the game:
Flights to Japan
Kumamoto Airport: 15 min drive (6 miles)
40 min by bus and subway
Netflights' top 3 attractions:
  1. Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto
  2. Kumamoto Castle
  3. Kumamon Square
Team at the disadvantage: Based on the distance travelled throughout the country
1,400 km over 20 days
1,588 km over 18 days

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