Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour with Chair Seating (July 2026)

Overview

With a long history of over 1,500 years, sumo is considered as Japan's national sport, and is an inherent part of the country's tradition. This tour includes a ticket to the Grand Sumo Tournament, allowing customers to experience the thrill of watching powerful sumo wrestlers compete against each other. Don't miss the 2026 sumo summer basho at Nagoya's new IG Arena!

Highlights

• A-class, B-class, or S-class chair seating will be provided
• All tour participants will receive "The Sumo," a booklet about sumo (in English), as a gift!
• With a long history of over 1,500 years, sumo is considered as Japan's national sport
• Reserve with a Rakuten account to earn or use Rakuten Points for each booking!

Important Information

• Itinerary

  Aichi Gakuin University Meijo Koen Campus right across from IG Arena – Meet-up

  Start 13:30, end 13:35
• Please be at the Aichi Gakuin University Meijo Koen Campus right across from IG Arena at least 10 minutes before departure.
• Look for the staff holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign.
• Please show your reservation confirmation sheet at reception.

Access to Meeting Location:

• 1 min on foot from Exit 2 of Meijo Koen Station on the Subway Meijo Line.
• Please check the following for details: https://www.jtbgmt.com/cms/jtbgmt/genesis2/g-web/manual/Data/MeetingLocationforSunriseTours.pdf

Lecture About Sumo

• Start 13:35, end 13:50
• Duration: 15 minutes
• The National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will conduct a lecture about sumo.

Transfer

• Transportation: on foot
• Walk to IG Arena (Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Venue)

Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing at IG Arena

• Start 14:00, end 18:00
• Duration: 240 minutes
• Enjoy watching the thrilling bouts of sumo wrestling until the tour ends at IG Arena, which newly opened in 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

Tour Ends at IG Arena

• End 18:15
• Please head to your next destination on your own after the tour. Those who prefer may ask the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter for explanations such as how to get to the nearest station.

Min. pax number to book tour: 1

Min. pax number to run tour: 1

Remarks

Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions

Description

1. With a long history of over 1,500 years, sumo is considered as Japan's national sport, and is an inherent part of the country's tradition. This tour includes a ticket to the Grand Sumo Tournament, allowing customers to experience the thrill of watching powerful sumo wrestlers compete against each other.Don't miss the 2026 sumo summer basho at Nagoya's new IG Arena!

2. A National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter knowledgeable about professional sumo wrestling will accompany customers to the venue. Beginners and sumo fans alike will surely gain a deeper insight into professional sumo wrestling as customers will be watching the sumo bouts while listening to explanations from the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter through an audio earphone guide.

3. A-class or S-class chair seating will be provided, depending on your chosen option

4. All tour participants will receive "The Sumo," a booklet about sumo (in English); and Banzuke-hyo, a table of rankings, as a gift! Feel free to use it while watching.

5. This Nagoya round-trip tour departing in the afternoon can be a day trip for those coming from Tokyo, Kyoto, or Osaka. Individual customers are welcome to participate.

About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:

This tour promotes environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and cross-cultural understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers. Please check the following page for details: http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs

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Total

22,000 JPY

Rakuten Point:

+200

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