Duration
Guided tour
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Watch live bouts at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with reserved seating and a guide who brings each match to life with clear English commentary.
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Listen through audio headsets as your licensed guide explains rituals, rankings, and techniques in real time, making every bout easy to follow.
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Feel the arena’s energy up close while you stay comfortably seated, with uninterrupted views of the action throughout the tournament.
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Take home a banzuke program and “The Sumo” booklet to revisit key wrestlers, terms, and insights from your experience.
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Choose S, A, or B-class seating at booking to tailor your view, from closer ringside perspectives to more relaxed vantage points.
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Grand Sumo Tournament viewing ticket
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National Government Licensed Guide interpreter
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S/A/B-class chair seating (as per option selected)
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Audio earphone guide
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The Sumo booklet (English)
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Banzuke-hyo
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Experience the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with reserved seats, live commentary via earphones, and guidance from a licensed expert.
Getting Started
Meet your licensed guide at the designated meeting point and have your voucher verified. You’ll receive your audio earphone and a brief orientation before proceeding to the venue. Follow your guide to your reserved chair seating and settle in for the action.
What To Expect
Join your guide inside the IG Arena in Nagoya to attend a live Grand Sumo Tournament. Take your reserved seat and use the earphone guide for clear explanations throughout your visit.
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Reserved seating: Watch the tournament from your assigned S, A, or B-class chair for a consistent view of the dohyo.
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Live commentary: Use the provided earphone guide to hear clear explanations, context, and real-time insights.
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Take-home materials: Keep “The Sumo” English booklet as a handy reference and a banzuke-hyo as a souvenir program.
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Expert guidance: A National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter supports your experience from entry to the end of your visit.
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What to bring
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Reservation confirmation on mobile or print
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Cashless payment method for venue purchases
What’s not allowed
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Outside food and drinks inside the venue
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Smoking inside the arena
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Large luggage in the seating area
Accessibility
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Wheelchairs are available on request, but cannot be used in the spectator seating area
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Assistance not provided by the guide inside the venue
Additional information
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This experience runs from July 12 to 26
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Show your confirmation at the reception for entry
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Arrive between 12:50pm and 01:10pm at the meeting point
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Late arrivals cannot join or receive refunds
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Seats are pre-assigned; group seating is not guaranteed
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Free entry for one child under 4 per adult without a seat
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The tour may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not met
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Guide commentary may pause during live ceremonies
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Meals not included; food available inside the venue
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An English-speaking licensed guide accompanies the tour
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© Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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