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5 hours

Availability : From July 10, 2022 to July 24, 2022

Min Age : 12+

Max People : 6

Your Experience at a Glance

Every year Nagoya hosts the Grand Summer Sumo Tournament (from mid-June to July), called Nagoya Basho, one of the six major Sumo tournaments held in Japan.
Join a knowledgeable local guide in the arena and watch thrilling fights with insightful explanations about Sumo traditions, moves, and wrestlers.

LIMITED TIME EXPERIENCE!! Make your booking by Jun 30, 2022

Experience Price

19,900 yen/person

Experience Type

Private Experience

Meeting Location

Dolphins Arena (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium) (Google Maps)

End Location

Shiyakusho Station (Google Maps)

Start Time and Duration

From July 10, 2022 to July 24, 2022, 13:00 – 18:00 (5 hours)

Languages Offered

English, Spanish

Language Proficiency

English: Business★★★☆☆
Spanish: Native ★★★★★
Japanese: Fluent ★★★★☆

Price Includes

English-speaking tour guide (Sumo expert)
Reserved seats
Sumo information and pamphlet
1 Chanko Nabe stew bowl
Photos during the tour

Price Excludes

Hotel pick-up
Any additional food and drinks not provided by your guide
Transportation fees before, during and after the tour
Personal expenses

Additional Information

If you are 15 minutes late or more without getting in contact, your reservation(s) will be automatically canceled with 100% of charges applied
Bring a thin jacket because the air conditioner may be turned up high
This tour is wheelchair accessible. Please consult in advance
This tour is not stroller-friendly

COVID-19 Measures

Host will check their body temperature before the experience/tour
Host will wear a face mask (or face shield) during the experience/tour
Host will wash and sanitize their hands regularly before and during the experience/tour
Guests are required to wear a mask during the experience/tour except when eating or drinking
Guests are encouraged to wash and sanitize their hands before and during the experience/tour
Host will provide hand sanitiser for the guests
Host will provide face masks for the guests

For more information about our COVID-19 measures click here.

What You'll Do

The Sumo Tournament Experience is a 5-hour experience at an official Basho (Sumo tournament). On this tour, not only will you learn about many ancient Japanese traditions that have been preserved in Sumo culture, (including ritual elements such as the use of salt purification) but also get to cheer on and greet the most famous Sumo wrestlers in Japan as they enter the stadium for their big match.

Once you are inside the stadium, you will head to your seats and learn about the fascinating history and culture of Sumo wrestling and about some of the most famous Sumo wrestlers throughout history and in Japan today. You’ll also have the chance to walk through the Sumo merchandising shops and get a souvenir to remember what will be a truly great experience. Try the energizing Sumo wrestler staple meal, Chanko Nabe stew.

And most exciting of all enjoy the intense matches as part of the roaring crowd and cheer on your favorite Sumo wrestlers along with the dedicated local fans and expert guide who will provide you with explanations throughout.

Discover the history of Sumo wrestling and the details of its art
Watch live Sumo matches and cheer on your favorite wrestler
Take a walk through the Sumo merchandising shops
Eat a Sumo wrestler's traditional meal, Chanko Nabe stew

Your Experience Step by Step

MeetingMeet at Shiyakusho Station exit 7 (Nagoya Castle exit)

Meet your host at exit 7 of the Shiyakusho subway station.
After a brief introduction of the host and the experience, you will head to the Dolphins Arena Stadium.

EnterEntrance to the Stadium

After passing the security check, you will enter the stadium and head to your seats. Once in your seat, your host will explain the history of Sumo and all the things you need to know to fully enjoy your day of Sumo.

WalkA Walk through the Stadium

To enhance your Sumo experience, you will take a stroll through the stadium, giving you a close-up view of the ring and a chance to appreciate the details of this ancient sport and its venue. You will visit the Sumo merchandising shops and look for your Sumo souvenir.

TastingA taste of the Sumo Wrestlers' Meal

After visiting the Sumo merchandising shops you will have the opportunity to try Chanko Nabe, a one-pot dish commonly eaten in vast quantities by Sumo wrestlers as part of their weight-gain diet.

WatchWatch the Matches

Time to go back to the seats to see a real-life Sumo tournament. Your host will do an introduction to the main rules of Sumo and the most common Sumo techniques and explain a match in detail.

EndClosing up

Once the last match is finished it is time to leave the stadium. Your host will walk you back to Shiyakusho Station and/or give you directions to your hotel or any other place you want to visit next.

Where You'll Be

Meet Your Host

Elisabeth Llopis (Elly)

Web and Graphic designer living in Aichi Prefecture for more than 15 years.

Sharing Japanese culture with other travelers is such a powerful experience that gives me the chance to bring them closer to the exciting world of Sumo. I’m looking forward to explaining to you everything I know about the history and culture of Sumo wrestling.

Sumo Tournament Experience in Nagoya

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