The Rugby World Cup 2019 is so close we can almost hear the cheers!
So we went for a search of “Obsessed with Japan’s Top 5 Places to watch the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Tokyo”! Because starting from the 20th September to 2nd November the Rugby World Cup is being held in various locations all over Japan, the first of its kind in this Country. We are talking 20 Teams, 48 matches. Exciting right?
But with the tickets long sold out, were will we “unlucky ones” go to watch the Rugby World Cup 2019? Watching them on TV is one option for sure. But is it not half of the fun to be in a crowd, holding a cold beverage? We definitely prefer the later! So let us introduce our top picks to watch the games in Tokyo!
Where to watch the Rugby World Cup 2019
Well, it should not come as a huge surprise that this list will include a fair amount of Irish or English pubs along with the good old sports bars. Having lived in Ireland for a long time, there is really nothing that can beat the Irish pub, a pint of Guinness and of course watching the rugby! So here are our Top 5 places to watch the Rugby World Cup 2019 these coming days, in no particular order, we love them all:
1. RUGBY Dinner No Side Club
Takadanobaba
Website: http://nosideclub.jp/
RUGBY Dinner No Side Club is as the name suggests a Rugby only bar! in this list. Meaning it shows rugby games only. From high school to top league professional games. That is dedication we think and makes it the perfect spot to watch the Cup we think! They also do take reservations online via mail.
2. Three Monkeys Café Akihabara
Akihabara
Website: https://www.pasela.co.jp/shoplist/threemonkeyscafe/akihabara/
Three Monkeys Café Akihabara is great because of its size and amount of decent screens! Nothing worse than sitting in a corner with no view of the TV. Also, this 110 seating Restaurant offers food along with your drinks, which is perfect if you are heading out after work.
3. THE DUBLINERS’ CAFE & PUB Shibuya
Shibuya
Website: http://www.dubliners.jp/shop.html
THE DUBLINERS’ CAFE & PUB Shibuya has become somewhat of an institution in Shibuya and there is no exception for sporting events. Where better to see Ireland play than in this Irish pub? order a Guinness and some Fish & Chips and cheer for the boys in green!
4. HUB
Various Locations
Website: http://www.eok.jp/restaurants-bars/group/chain/hub
HUB is a British pub chain that for many expats, has been a little home away from home with its familiar style. It’s one of the top spots in Tokyo for watching international sport. They too will make sure you will be well fed and watered while cheering for your favorite team!
5. Hobgoblin
Roppongi & Shibuya
Website: http://hobgoblin.jp/
Hobgoblin is another one of Tokyo’s musts in terms of sports bars and they especially hold a torch for Rugby! With not just one but five large TV screens, and seating for up to 180 patrons in its Roppongi location it’s a great bar to watch the Rugby World Cup 2019.
Last words..
Plenty of places to hang out this Rugby season, we cannot wait until kick-off! Check out the Schedule of the Games here! This will be an exciting few weeks! And if you still need to stack up on some Rugby Merch, why not check out our friends at Hugerugby.com, one of the biggest online shops for all things Rugby!
