The All Blacks will take on the Wallabies in Yokohama on October 27.

Coach Steve Hansen has taken an unusual step as he looks to give the All Blacks every chance of success at the 2019 World Cup in Japan.

Hansen is currently on a planning visit to Japan, where it was confirmed on Wednesday that Yokohama's Nissan Stadium would host this year's third Bledisloe Cup test on October 27.

With the All Blacks also playing Japan the following weekend at Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, the clash against the Wallabies gives Hansen's squad a chance to experience another key World Cup venue ahead of their quest for three-straight global titles.

KOKI NAGAHAMA/ GETTY IMAGES This year's third Bledisloe test will be played at Yokohama's Nissan Stadium.

The All Blacks play their opening match of the 2019 tournament against South Africa in Yokohama and their match against an African qualifier in Tokyo.

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But a big part of their preparation includes being comfortable with the Japanese culture - and that includes learning the language.

"We're busy at home studying to see if we can learn some of it," Hansen told local reporters. "For some it's easy, for others it's difficult.

​"Clearly we want to come and win it. But we also want to enjoy our time here in Japan and get to understand the Japanese people and spend some time with them, so it's very much about playing some good rugby, some winning rugby, and enjoying the culture of the country."

LAURENCE GRIFFITHS/GETTY IMAGES All Blacks coach Steve Hansen wants his team to learn some Japanese so they can get the most out of their time in Japan, both before and at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Wednesday's announcement sees the Bledisloe Cup return to Japan for the first time since 2009, when the All Blacks won 32-19 in Tokyo.

With Yokohama also the venue for the World Cup semifinals and final, New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew believes the experience will be invaluable.

"The last match in 2009 was a fantastic event but this year's test at the 72,000-seat stadium in Yokohama will be at another level," Tew said.

"The All Blacks have huge support in Japan so the Bledisloe Cup test will be important for the team as we build support ahead of Rugby World Cup 2019."

Rugby Australia CEO Raelene Castle had a similar view as the Wallabies look to get their hands on the famous trans-Tasman trophy for the first time since 2002.

"We are looking forward to returning to Japan in October for what will be an incredible event, with one of the greatest rivalries in our game being fought out a year before the same venue hosts the Rugby World Cup Final," Castle said.

"The Bledisloe Cup clash at Yokohama offers a great opportunity for the Wallabies to play a major test on Japanese soil in the lead up to the Rugby World Cup and will build the excitement in the host nation ahead of the showpiece event next September."

The first Bledisloe Cup test will be played in Sydney on August 18, with the return match a week later at Eden Park.

Ticketing details and kick-off time for the Yokohama Bledisloe Cup test as well as the All Blacks vs Japan test, will be announced by the JRFU in due course.

"It gives us great pleasure to host the Bledisloe Cup, a long-established and classic rugby match, for the second time in this country, in the year before the Rugby World Cup 2019, at the same venue as the tournament's final," JRFU president Tadashi Okamura said.

"We certainly look forward to two of the world rugby's leading teams moving their stage into Japan and showcasing another fierce, great battle. At the same time, it's our great hope that this match will build momentum towards Rugby World Cup 2019."