Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour with Tickets
In Nagoya
From
£105
pp
5h 0 mins · 4.9 (10)
Experience the thrill of Japan's 1,500-year-old national sport with our exclusive Sumo Tour! Secure your spot at the highly sought-after Grand Sumo Tournament, where even locals struggle to get tickets. Feel the earth shake as powerful wrestlers clash in epic bouts of strength and skill.
Before the main event, our expert National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will unveil the fascinating world of sumo. Learn about its rich history, intricate rituals, and subtle techniques, enhancing your appreciation of every match.
This unforgettable cultural experience is accessible as a day trip from Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka. Perfect for solo travelers or groups alike, our tour offers a unique glimpse into the heart of Japanese tradition.
Free cancellation
What's included
- National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter fee
- Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament viewing ticket (S or A or B-class chair seating)
- Banzuke-hyo (a table of rankings)
- Audio earphone guide
- "The Sumo" booklet (English)
What's not included
- Meals and drinks
- Other personal expenses
Itinerary
- Our expert guide, a certified National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter, will conduct a lecture about Sumo to provide valuable insights and enhance your sumo experience. (10 min) Admission included
- Enjoy the thrilling sumo matches, S/A/B-class seats until the tour ends at IG Arena which newly opens in the summer of 2025! Time Schedule: 15:40 - Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Yokozuna Grand Champion Ring Entrance (will not take place if there are no Yokozuna present.) The crowd comes alive at the sight of their favorite wrestlers and cheers them on. The atmosphere in the arena brightens instantly. 16:00 - Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches 18:00 - Bow-twirling Ceremony (4h 0min) Admission included
Meeting & end point
Meeting point
Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign at Nagoya Zokei University, located across from IG Arena, just a 1‑minute walk from Exit 2 of Meijo Koen Station on the Subway Meijo Line.
End point
Tour ends upon the end of the Sumo matches. Please head to your next destination on your own. Those who prefer may ask your Guide for explanations such as how to get to the nearest station.
Practical information
- Operated by
- JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
- Max group size
- 20 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–9
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- MANUAL
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance
- Depending on reservations, members of the same group may not be seated together. Requests for specific seats are not accepted
- Smoking is not allowed inside the venue
- Refunds will not be provided even if a customer does not enter a facility for their own reason, etc
- If making plans for before or after the tour on the same day, and for those joining from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, etc., please leave enough time in your schedule
- Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time. Customers may not join partway through the tour
- Please note that you may have to wait to be taken to your seat or listen to explanations by the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association (on the first and the last tournament day), the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (last tournament day only)
- Only 1 child 0-3 years old per adult may join for free. Grand Sumo Tournament viewing seats will not be provided for them. They will have to sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. Ages are determined based on how old the participant will be on the day of the tour. If the child requires a seat, please make a booking at the child rate (typically for ages 4-11), same price as the Adult rate
- Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into the venue is prohibited
- Meals are not included. You may have a meal at a shop or cafeteria inside the tournament venue, or at Nagoya Castle Kinshachi Yokocho
- Shops in the facility accept only cashless payments. As cash is not accepted, bringing a credit card or similar payment method is recommended
- For those participating in a wheelchair, please indicate so in the remarks field when booking
- From the venue's wheelchair storage area, please go to the spectator seating area on your own or with the help of an accompanying group member. Please note that the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter cannot provide assistance or help
- Wheelchairs cannot be used in the spectator seating area arranged for this tour
- Suitcases and other large pieces of luggage cannot be brought into the seating area. In addition, baggage cannot be stored at the meeting location. Please make sure to store luggage at another location on your own in advance (coin lockers, etc.) or at your accommodation
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Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 5 hours. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.