Ireland's bid to go one better than a World Cup quarter-final for the first time ended in tears as New Zealand thrashed Joe Schmidt's side, who are now on their way home from Japan.
The Ireland team spent over five weeks in Japan - travelling around the country as they finished runners-up behind Japan in Pool A and ultimately lost out 46-14 to the All Blacks.
The players led a comfortable life in the Land of the Rising Sun, with the team staying in stunning luxury hotels along the way.
We've broken down exactly where Schmidt's side stayed as they paved their way through the competition:
Hotel New Otani Makuhari, Tokyo - September 15-17 (Four star)
The perfect base as Ireland acclimatised to Japan, this luxury hotel on the outskirts of Tokyo helped ease Ireland into action.
Indoor and outdoor pools were there for players to unwind, they'd probably need it too as training intensified for Scotland in the opener.
Yokohama Bay Sheraton Hotel & Tower, Tokyo - September 18-22 (Five star)
You'd think that with this hotel being on the opposite side of Tokyo Bay that it'd be quiet enough - but this busy hotel is actually in the heart of Yokohama.
The luxurious central accommodation brought the team close to the venue for the opener - and that worked a treat as Ireland dominated Scotland to get off to a flyer.
Katsuragi Hotel, Shizuoka - 23-28 September
Solitude was the theme for this week as a clash with the hosts beckoned - this hotel offered space and a bit of peace and quiet after Tokyo.
But that didn't seem to be much help as Japan shocked Joe Schmidt's side to really pile the pressure on Ireland.
Sheraton Kobe Bay Hotel & Tower, Kobe - September 29 - October 3 (Four star)
After that loss, players probably would've wanted to go back to solitude to get things right - but instead they were thrown into the heart of Kobe in this luxury hotel.
Sheraton Kobe Bay has it all, so Ireland were well equipped to refocus on the challenge of Russia on October 3.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka - October 4-12 (Five star)
This multi-dimensional hotel complex somehow houses an array of business, entertainment and shopping facilities all in one and cuts no corners in luxury to Joe Schmidt and his side.
But players aren't likely to have been in the mindset to enjoy any of it as worries over qualifying for the quarter-finals and Typhoon Hagibis stole the headlines on this particular week.
Hilton Tokyo Bay - October 13 (Five star)
Most visitors to this place will hope their dreams come true on a trip to Disneyland - but Irish players were stuck here before their worst nightmares came to life.
At the same time, it's not the worst place to be stuck in, it's a lovely spot along Tokyo Bay.
Ireland probably could've stayed there longer had they lived to fight another week in Japan - but this hotel was a fitting host to the last week of their campaign.
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