Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour with Tickets

• [Departure] 12:50 - 13:10, meet up at Nagoya Zokei University. 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.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
• [Attraction/experience] 13:10, 10 min(s), Guided tour, Lecture About Sumo, 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
• [Transportation] 13:20 By walking
• [Attraction/experience] 13:40, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Watch the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, Enjoy watching the thrilling bouts of sumo wrestling from A-class chair seats until the tour ends at IG Arena which newly opens in the summer of 2025!
• [Attraction/experience] 15:40, 20 min(s), Guided tour, Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Yokozuna Grand Champion Ring Entrance (will not take place if there are no Yokozuna present)
• [Attraction/experience] 16:00, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches, The crowd comes alive at the sight of their favorite wrestler. The atmosphere in the arena brightens instantly 16:00 - Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches 18:00 - Bow-twirling Ceremony
• [Return] 18:15, at IG Arena, 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
• Day {num}

Eligibility

• Children aged 4+ will be charged the same rate as adults

• Children aged 0-11 must be accompanied by a paying adult

• Children up to 3 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with the seats. If the seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.

• Group size: 1-20 participant(s)

Additional information

• Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance
• For the grand sumo tournament viewing, you will be provided A-class chair seating. 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

Vehicle & luggage info

• Luggage storage services are not provided

Usage validity

• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

• Present your mobile voucher

• [Departure] 09:00 - 10:00, meet up at Tokyo City i at B1F KITTE JP Tower. Make sure to pick up your rail ticket on the day before or the day of departure Location: Tokyo City i at B1F KITTE JP Tower Address: 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Open Hours: 9:00am - 7:00pm.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
• [Transportation] By walking
• [Attraction/experience] 10:00, Tokyo Station, Proceed independently to Tokyo Station and take the Tokaido Shinkansen (standard class, reserved seats) to Nagoya Station. No staff assistance is provided
• [Transportation] By train
• [Attraction/experience] 11:40, Nagoya Station, Upon reaching Nagoya Station, travel independently to the meeting point at Nagoya Zokei University Meijo Koen Campus to rendezvous with your guide. You are accountable for your own transportation cost
• [Transportation] By subway
• [Attraction/experience] 12:50, Nagoya Zokei University, Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign at Nagoya Zokei University right across from IG Arena, 1 min on foot from Exit 2 of Meijo Koen Station on the Subway Meijo Line. Reception 12:50-13:10
• [Attraction/experience] 13:10, 10 min(s), Guided tour, Lecture About Sumo, 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
• [Transportation] 13:20 By walking
• [Attraction/experience] 13:40, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Watch the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, Enjoy watching the thrilling bouts of sumo wrestling from S-class chair seats until the tour ends at IG Arena which newly opens in the summer of 2025!
• [Attraction/experience] 15:40, 20 min(s), Guided tour, Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Yokozuna Grand Champion Ring Entrance (will not take place if there are no Yokozuna present)
• [Attraction/experience] 16:00, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches, The crowd comes alive at the sight of their favorite wrestler. The atmosphere in the arena brightens instantly 16:00 - Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches 18:00 - Bow-twirling Ceremony
• [Attraction/experience] 18:00, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Explore Nagoya, Enjoy sightseeing in Nagoya (all expenses are your responsibility) until your scheduled departure on the Shinkansen back to Tokyo. The guide will not accompany you during this time
• [Attraction/experience] 20:00, Nagoya Station, Proceed independently to Nagoya Station and take the Tokaido Shinkansen (standard class, reserved seats) to Tokyo Station. No staff assistance is provided
• [Transportation] By train
• [Return] 21:40 - 22:45, at Tokyo Station, Tour ends upon arrival at Tokyo Station
• Day {num}

Eligibility

• Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults

• Children aged 0-11 must be accompanied by a paying adult

• Children up to 3 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with the seats. If the seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.

• Group size: 1-20 participant(s)

Additional information

• Make sure to pick up your bullet train ticket on the day before or the day of departure. Ticket Pick-up Location is Tokyo City i at B1F KITTE JP Tower (address: 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.) Open Hours is 9am to 7pm
• We will not be held responsible if the customer is late for the Shinkansen as a result of not being able to conduct pick-up during open hours
• Please refer to the tickets received at Tokyo City i for the train number and time
• The Shinkansen schedule may vary slightly due to unforeseen conditions
• No refunds will be issued even if the Shinkansen tickets are not used. In such cases, please use public transportation to the destination on your own
• If you must cancel your tour after receiving the Shinkansen tickets, please return the tickets back to Tokyo City i
• Changes may not be made to the scheduled Shinkansen. Customers who miss the designated Shinkansen may board a later departing Shinkansen in the non-reserved car section only (same day only)
• You will carry their own baggage. Please be aware that there is not much space on board the Shinkansen
• From Nagoya staion, travel independently to the meeting point at Nagoya Zokei University to rendezvous with your guide. You are accountable for your own transportation costs
• Children 0-3 years old will not be provided seats on the Shinkansen and at the Grand Sumo Tournament spectator seating area. They must sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. Only 1 per adult may join free of charge. If there are accompanying children 0-3 years old, please input the number of children in the Remarks field at the time of booking
• Children 4-5 years old will not be provided seats on the Shinkansen. They must sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. If required, please make a booking for them at the child rate or pay directly on site
• If a child 0-5 years old requires their own seat on the Shinkansen or at the Grand Sumo Tournament spectator seating area, please make a booking for them under the child rate (typically for ages 6-11)
• 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)
• This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour
• For the grand sumo tournament viewing, customers will be provided S-class chair seating. Depending on reservations, members of the same group may not be seated together. Requests for specific seats are not accepted
• Smoking is not allowed in all areas including the Grand Sumo Tournament spectating venue and Shinkansen
• Refunds will not be provided even if a customer does not enter a facility for their own reason, etc
• 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
• Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into the venue is prohibited
• Meals are not included. Customers 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
• Stroller storage areas are available in the arena. However, please note that we take no responsibility incase of theft, etc. in the arena. Strollers cannot be brought inside the arena seating area
• 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

Usage validity

• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

• Present your mobile voucher

• [Departure] 09:00 - 10:00, meet up at Tokyo City i at B1F KITTE JP Tower. Make sure to pick up your rail ticket on the day before or the day of departure Location: Tokyo City i at B1F KITTE JP Tower Address: 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Open Hours: 9:00am - 7:00pm.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
• [Transportation] By walking
• [Attraction/experience] 10:00, Tokyo Station, Proceed independently to Tokyo Station and take the Tokaido Shinkansen (standard class, reserved seats) to Nagoya Station. No staff assistance is provided
• [Transportation] By train
• [Attraction/experience] 11:40, Nagoya Station, Upon reaching Nagoya Station, travel independently to the meeting point at Nagoya Zokei University Meijo Koen Campus to rendezvous with your guide. You are accountable for your own transportation cost
• [Transportation] By subway
• [Attraction/experience] 12:50, Nagoya Zokei University, Meet your guide holding a JTB Sunrise Tours sign at Nagoya Zokei University right across from IG Arena, 1 min on foot from Exit 2 of Meijo Koen Station on the Subway Meijo Line. Reception 12:50-13:10
• [Attraction/experience] 13:10, 10 min(s), Guided tour, Lecture About Sumo, 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
• [Transportation] 13:20 By walking
• [Attraction/experience] 13:40, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Watch the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, Enjoy watching the thrilling bouts of sumo wrestling from A-class chair seats until the tour ends at IG Arena which newly opens in the summer of 2025!
• [Attraction/experience] 15:40, 20 min(s), Guided tour, Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Yokozuna Grand Champion Ring Entrance (will not take place if there are no Yokozuna present)
• [Attraction/experience] 16:00, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches, The crowd comes alive at the sight of their favorite wrestler. The atmosphere in the arena brightens instantly 16:00 - Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches 18:00 - Bow-twirling Ceremony
• [Attraction/experience] 18:00, 2 hour(s), Self-guided, Explore Nagoya, Enjoy sightseeing in Nagoya (all expenses are your responsibility) until your scheduled departure on the Shinkansen back to Tokyo. The guide will not accompany you during this time
• [Attraction/experience] 20:00, Nagoya Station, Proceed independently to Nagoya Station and take the Tokaido Shinkansen (standard class, reserved seats) to Tokyo Station. No staff assistance is provided
• [Transportation] By train
• [Return] 21:40 - 22:45, at Tokyo Station, Tour ends upon arrival at Tokyo Station
• Day {num}

Eligibility

• Children aged 12+ will be charged the same rate as adults

• Children aged 0-11 must be accompanied by a paying adult

• Children up to 3 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with the seats. If the seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.

• Group size: 1-20 participant(s)

Additional information

• Make sure to pick up your bullet train ticket on the day before or the day of departure. Ticket Pick-up Location is Tokyo City i at B1F KITTE JP Tower (address: 2-7-2 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.) Open Hours is 9am to 7pm
• We will not be held responsible if the customer is late for the Shinkansen as a result of not being able to conduct pick-up during open hours
• Please refer to the tickets received at Tokyo City i for the train number and time
• The Shinkansen schedule may vary slightly due to unforeseen conditions
• No refunds will be issued even if the Shinkansen tickets are not used. In such cases, please use public transportation to the destination on your own
• If you must cancel your tour after receiving the Shinkansen tickets, please return the tickets back to Tokyo City i
• Changes may not be made to the scheduled Shinkansen. Customers who miss the designated Shinkansen may board a later departing Shinkansen in the non-reserved car section only (same day only)
• You will carry their own baggage. Please be aware that there is not much space on board the Shinkansen
• From Nagoya staion, travel independently to the meeting point at Nagoya Zokei University to rendezvous with your guide. You are accountable for your own transportation costs
• Children 0-3 years old will not be provided seats on the Shinkansen and at the Grand Sumo Tournament spectator seating area. They must sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. Only 1 per adult may join free of charge. If there are accompanying children 0-3 years old, please input the number of children in the Remarks field at the time of booking
• Children 4-5 years old will not be provided seats on the Shinkansen. They must sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. If required, please make a booking for them at the child rate or pay directly on site
• If a child 0-5 years old requires their own seat on the Shinkansen or at the Grand Sumo Tournament spectator seating area, please make a booking for them under the child rate (typically for ages 6-11)
• 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)
• This is a special tour for international visitors. Please understand that residents of Japan cannot make bookings for this tour
• For the grand sumo tournament viewing, customers will be provided A-class chair seating. Depending on reservations, members of the same group may not be seated together. Requests for specific seats are not accepted
• Smoking is not allowed in all areas including the Grand Sumo Tournament spectating venue and Shinkansen
• Refunds will not be provided even if a customer does not enter a facility for their own reason, etc
• 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
• Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into the venue is prohibited
• Meals are not included. Customers 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
• Stroller storage areas are available in the arena. However, please note that we take no responsibility incase of theft, etc. in the arena. Strollers cannot be brought inside the arena seating area
• 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

Usage validity

• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

• Present your mobile voucher

• [Departure] 12:50 - 13:10, meet up at Nagoya Zokei University. 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.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
• [Attraction/experience] 13:10, 10 min(s), Guided tour, Lecture About Sumo, 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
• [Transportation] 13:20 By walking
• [Attraction/experience] 13:40, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Watch the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, Enjoy watching the thrilling bouts of sumo wrestling from S-class chair seats until the tour ends at IG Arena which newly opens in the summer of 2025!
• [Attraction/experience] 15:40, 20 min(s), Guided tour, Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Yokozuna Grand Champion Ring Entrance (will not take place if there are no Yokozuna present)
• [Attraction/experience] 16:00, 2 hour(s), Guided tour, Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches, The crowd comes alive at the sight of their favorite wrestler. The atmosphere in the arena brightens instantly 16:00 - Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches 18:00 - Bow-twirling Ceremony
• [Return] 18:15, at IG Arena, 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
• Day {num}

Eligibility

• Children aged 4+ will be charged the same rate as adults

• Children aged 0-11 must be accompanied by a paying adult

• Children up to 3 years old may join free of charge, but will not be provided with the seats. If the seats are required, please make a booking under the child rate.

• Group size: 1-20 participant(s)

Additional information

• Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance
• For the grand sumo tournament viewing, you will be provided A-class chair seating. 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

Vehicle & luggage info

• Luggage storage services are not provided

Usage validity

• The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Voucher type

• Present your mobile voucher