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Sumo Tournament Experience(S-Class Seats)| Nagoya July 2024

Nagoya, Japan
4 hours
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What You Will Do

○ Group Session (14:00-18:00) ① We will gather In front of the ”Ping Pong Diplomacy Monument” , located in the back left of the OPPOSITE/EAST SIDE ENTRANCE at 14:00. A friendly interpreter who speaks English will be waiting for you! ② We will enter the venue. There will be a guide talking about the history and rules of sumo. ③ We will watch sumo matches from the S chair seats. ・After arriving at your seat in the venue, you are free to move around. ・Around 15:20, there will be the "nakabi," where a ceremony before the matches of particularly strong sumo wrestlers begins. We will watch this ceremony from our seats. ・From 16:00 to around 18:00 is the highlight. Japanese TV broadcasts will begin as well. It's the time when particularly strong sumo wrestlers start their intense matches.Witness it with your own eyes and join in the excitement of the venue! ・Around 18:00, after the final match, the tour will be disbanded.

What's Included?

  • Friendly interpreter
  • Explanation of sumo culture,rules,codes
  • Ticket Fee

What's Not Included?

  • Private transportation
  • Snacks

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium, 1-1 Ninomaru

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Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium

The seats are S-seat chairs on the second floor, offering a panoramic view of the entire area. Eating and drinking at your seat is allowed, and since there's no need to sit in a seiza (kneeling position), these seats are less burdensome on your legs. The seating area cannot be specified. ・The major matches take place from around 3:40 PM to 6:00 PM, offering a grand spectacle. You can comfortably watch the excitement of sumo from the S-seat chair seating on the second floor! ・The guide will be sitting with you, so feel free to ask anything if you have questions or concerns. ・Re-entry is possible once a day. If you need to leave the venue, please inform the guide. ※This is a guided group session, and the session time cannot be changed. If you need to discuss your participation schedule due to travel plans or other reasons, please contact us at contact@smilevista.com. Also, please note that we do not sell sumo tickets separately. Thank you for your understanding.


Additional Information

This activity is operated by Smile Vista | Japan Exclusive Experience
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Guide Options

  • Guide - English