The Wallabies will visit Japan to take on the Cherry Blossoms when they embark on their end-of-season tour in November 2017, the Australian Rugby Union and Japan Rugby Football Union announced on Thursday.

The Nov. 4 fixture will be the fifth clash between the sides dating back to 1975.

The Wallabies have played one Test in Japan, a 32-19 Bledisloe Cup loss to the All Blacks in Tokyo in 2009..

ARU chief executive Bill Pulver said the game would be a historic moment for the Wallabies only two years before Japan hosts the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

"Japan's win against South Africa at the 2015 Rugby World Cup is legendary, and the rise of Japanese rugby has continued with the inclusion of the Sunwolves in the Super Rugby competition this year.

"This match will give the Wallabies a taste of playing Test rugby in Japanese conditions ahead of the World Cup, and will springboard their tour of Europe and the United Kingdom next year."

The venue for the historic clash will be confirmed in early 2017.

The Wallabies have won all four matches against Japan, including a 91-3 victory in France at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.