Guided Tours

Nagoya Sumo Tournament LIVE: Reserved Tickets & Expert Guide at IG Arena

Combine a guided walk through Nagoya's historic landmarks with reserved seating at the city's official Grand Sumo Tournament, all in one afternoon.

Meet your guide at Nagoya Station, travel by subway, explore Muneharu Kinshachi, Ninomaru Garden, and the exterior of Nagoya Castle before heading to IG Arena.

Watch live sumo from your reserved chair seat as an expert guide explains the wrestlers, rankings, pre-match rituals, and traditions throughout the tournament.

See Japan's summer Grand Sumo Tournament inside the modern IG Arena, the official home of the Nagoya Basho since 2025.

Upgrade your view by choosing Zone B, Zone C, or premium Zone SS seating based on your preferred perspective of the dohyo.

Reserved tournament chair seat

Zone B seating (as per option selected)

Zone C seating (as per option selected)

Zone SS seating (as per option selected)

English-speaking expert guide

Nagoya subway ticket

Hotel transfers

Food and drinks

Entry to Nagoya Castle interior

Entry to Honmaru Palace interior

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Discover Nagoya's historic landmarks before attending a live Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena with reserved seating and expert commentary.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the Silver Clock inside Nagoya Station at 1pm. Look for the Amigo Tours sign before travelling together by subway into the city. Your guide will introduce the day's itinerary before leading the group through Nagoya's historic district and onward to IG Arena for the tournament.

What to expect

Muneharu Kinshachi

Begin your afternoon in one of Nagoya's lively shopping districts, where you'll have free time to browse local stores or grab a quick snack before the cultural tour continues.

Walk through one of central Nagoya's bustling shopping streets.

Enjoy free time for refreshments before continuing the tour.

Ninomaru Garden & Nagoya Castle

Continue to the peaceful Ninomaru Garden before visiting the exterior of Nagoya Castle and Honmaru Palace, two of the city's best-known historical landmarks.

Stroll through traditional Japanese gardens with seasonal scenery.

View the exterior of Nagoya Castle and Honmaru Palace.

Learn about the castle's history from your guide while stopping for photographs.

Please note that entry inside the castle and palace is not included.

Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena

Finish the day inside IG Arena, home to the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, one of six official Grand Sumo tournaments held annually in Japan. From your reserved chair seat, watch centuries-old rituals unfold before each bout while your guide explains wrestler rankings, tournament traditions, match techniques, and the cultural significance of sumo, making every contest easier to follow for first-time visitors and seasoned fans alike. The tournament has been held at IG Arena since 2025, replacing the former Dolphins Arena venue.

Reserved chair seating throughout the tournament.

Live explanations of sumo rules, rituals, and rankings.

Watch authentic professional bouts inside Nagoya's newest arena.

Wrapping up

Choose the seating category that best suits your preferred view, from panoramic Zone C seats and mid-level Zone B seats to the more spacious Zone SS seats located in the front rows of the balcony section.

What to bring

Bring a valid photo ID matching the booking name.

Carry a digital or printed voucher for check-in.

Accessibility

This tour includes walking and public transport between stops before reaching the arena.

Additional information

Meet your guide at the Silver Clock inside Nagoya Station at 1pm.

The guide will be holding an Amigo Tours sign.

Entry to Nagoya Castle and Honmaru Palace interiors is not included.

The Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament takes place at IG Arena.

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.