Duration
Guided tour
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Enjoy a seamless package: round-trip Shinkansen, licensed guide, and confirmed seats for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
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Witness intense bouts up close as rikishi clash on the dohyo, with context and commentary provided through your audio earphone guide.
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Travel from Tokyo with everything arranged, so you can focus on the ritual, strength, and tradition at the heart of professional sumo.
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Take home “The Sumo” English booklet and a banzuke-hyo, perfect companions to understand rankings, rituals, and matchday flow.
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Upgrades available: choose S, A, or B-class seating to tailor your view and comfort at the tournament arena.
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Round-trip Shinkansen tickets
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National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter
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Audio earphone guide: The Sumo booklet (English)
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Banzuke-hyo; Grand Sumo Tournament viewing ticket
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S/A/B-class chair seating (option based)
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Guided Nagoya Grand Sumo with round-trip Shinkansen from Tokyo and reserved seats.
Getting Started
Pick up your Shinkansen tickets before departure and travel independently from Tokyo to Nagoya using your reserved train tickets. Meet your licensed guide at the designated meeting point in Nagoya, where your tickets will be validated and you’ll receive your audio earphone set and tour materials before heading to the tournament venue.
What To Expect
Experience Japan’s national sport during the July tournament window (Jul 12–26). Watch top-division wrestlers compete on the dohyo and learn about the rituals, rankings, and match traditions.
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Reserved seating – Sit in your chosen section with clear views of the ring for uninterrupted match viewing.
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Licensed guidance – A National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter provides cultural context and answers questions.
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Audio earphone guide – Hear commentary and guidance without missing the action on the dohyo.
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Smooth travel – Round-trip Shinkansen streamlines the journey between Tokyo and Nagoya for a focused matchday.
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Take-home materials – “The Sumo” English booklet and a banzuke-hyo help decode rankings and rituals during and after the event.
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What to bring
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Valid photo ID matching the lead traveler name.
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Charged mobile phone to display your voucher.
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Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for a full event day.
Additional information
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Specific seat locations and timings will be shared in your final voucher.
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Children and minors must be accompanied by an adult on the rail journey and at the venue.
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Pick up your Shinkansen tickets at Tokyo City i (Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit, 1st basement floor of the KITTE building) before departure.
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Tickets may be collected on the day before or the day of departure.
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Address: B1F KITTE JP Tower, 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.
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Opening hours: 9am to 7pm.
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Ticket collection is unavailable outside operating hours.
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The operator is not responsible if guests miss the Shinkansen due to failure to collect tickets during operating hours.
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S/A/B-class seating is provided as per the option selected.
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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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