UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL SATURDAY, 14TH SEPTEMBER 2019 – This week, the England Rugby Team touched down in Japan for the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday, 20th September 2019. Ski tour operator Inghams, which recently launched Japan for the upcoming 2019/20 ski season, is celebrating this fantastic sporting event with a special offer:

For all 2019/20 ski bookings to Japan, made during the Rugby World Cup tournament (from 20th September – 2nd November 2019), Inghams is offering £100 off per person.*

Japan sits on many skiers' bucket lists for its incredible snow and skiing, blended with fascinating ancient culture, wonderful sights and mouth-watering cuisine.

Skiers who choose to travel to Japan with Inghams this winter will benefit from:

• FREE Lift passes – included in all holidays
• Flexible itineraries – with the option to add on a city break
• Transfers and meet & greet service – included in all holidays 
• Bed & breakfast basis – included in all hotels
• FREE ski carriage– using Japan Airlines

Resorts include:

• The Hakuba Valley, which spans across 10 diverse ski areas – stay in the main resort of Happo-One, with easy bus links accessing the other resorts
• Nozawa Onsen, which started life as a hot spring village, until the Austrians saw its potential and introduced skiing there in the early 1900's

Inghams holidays to Japan offer plenty to discover beyond the ski runs too:

• Inghams guests can lose themselves in the bright lights of Tokyo or the tranquillity of the temples in Kyoto
• Pay your respects in Hiroshima and visit the Peace Memorial Museum
• Spot the Snow Monkeys at Jigokudani

Inghams offers a five-night trip to Tokyo and Hakuba from £1,869 per person based on two sharing. Price includes return flights (direct from London Heathrow), coach transfers, accommodation with ensuite facilities, five breakfasts and the Hakuba lift pass. The package is valid for travel departing on 14th December 2019, 29th February 2019, and 7th and 14th March 2019.

For more information, and to book, visit www.inghams.co.uk/ski-holidays or call 01483 938 047.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:       
*Exclusion dates are Christmas 2019 and New Year departures (21st and 28th December). Offer can be withdrawn at any time.

ABOUT INGHAMS:               
Inghams was founded by Walter Ingham in 1934, born out of his enduring passion for ski, mountaineering and walking. In 2019, Inghams celebrates its 85th year in business and the brand continues to pride itself on being one of the UK's leading, most experienced specialist tour operators, delivering a wide range of award-winning holidays to its loyal guests. Today, Inghams offers winter holidays to over 90 resorts in eight countries, with flights from 21 UK regional airports. It also has a popular Lakes & Mountains summer holiday programme to many European destinations and a dedicated Inghams Italy programme. For more information, visit www.inghams.co.uk. 

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