Product Description

Experience the power, tradition, and drama of Japan’s 1,500-year-old national sport

Highlights

• Watch Japan’s Grand Sumo Tournament Live
  Witness the intense action of sumo wrestling at the newly opened IG Arena, debuting in summer 2025.
• Guided by a Sumo Expert
  Enjoy a pre-match lecture by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter to deepen your understanding of sumo traditions, techniques, and tournament structure.
• Authentic Cultural Experience
  Receive exclusive souvenirs including The Sumo booklet, official rankings (banzuke), and a folding fan.
• Flexible Departure Options
  Choose from local meet-up in Nagoya or convenient day-trip packages from Tokyo that include round-trip Shinkansen tickets.

What to Expect

Feel the intensity of every bout as top-ranked rikishi (wrestlers) collide in the dohyo. This is more than a sports match—it’s a performance steeped in centuries of ceremony and cultural significance. From ceremonial entrances to the bow-twirling finale, each moment is rich with history and excitement.

Perfect for solo travelers, families, or cultural enthusiasts, this tour guarantees an unforgettable immersion into Japanese heritage.

Itinerary

• 13:30 – Meet Your Guide
  Introduction and welcome by your licensed English-speaking guide.
• 13:35 – Sumo Introduction Lecture (15 minutes)
  Learn the fundamentals of sumo, its rules, history, and key wrestlers to watch.
• 13:50 – Walk to IG Arena (10 minutes)
• 14:00 – Watch Tournament (1 hour 40 minutes)
  Experience the early matches and soak up the charged atmosphere of the arena.
• 15:40 – Ceremonial Entrances (20 minutes)
  See the Makuuchi division’s entrance parade, and if present, the Yokozuna Grand Champion’s ring-entering ceremony.
• 16:00 – Main Matches Begin (2 hours)
  Watch elite sumo wrestlers in the Makuuchi division compete, followed by the closing bow-twirling ceremony at 18:00.
• 18:15 – Tour Ends / Return to Departure Point

Package Options

Package	Description	Price
Nagoya S-Class Seat (Local Meet-Up)	Best arena seats for those already in Nagoya	¥28,000
Nagoya A-Class Seat (Local Meet-Up)	Excellent seats at a lower price	¥23,000
Tokyo Departure: S-Class Seat + Shinkansen Round-Trip	Premium seats with round-trip transportation from Tokyo	¥56,000
Tokyo Departure: A-Class Seat + Shinkansen Round-Trip	Mid-range seats with round-trip transportation from Tokyo	¥51,000

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Departure Locations

From Nagoya:
Meet directly at the venue or designated location in Nagoya.

From Tokyo:
KITTE B1F, Tokyo City I
2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 100-7090, Japan

Reviews

“Yoshi, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the whole sumo experience even more engaging. Highly recommend this tour.”

“Everything was organized perfectly. Watching the sumo matches live was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Our guides were friendly, professional, and very informative.”

“Our guide explained each match and wrestler’s history in detail. We even got to take photos with sumo wrestlers outside! A must-do for anyone interested in Japanese culture.”