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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A/B/S-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
At the arena, meet your licensed guide and have your voucher verified before entry. You’ll receive your audio earphone and a brief orientation. 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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- 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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