Ultimate Sumo Tournament: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka
Description
The Sumo Tournament Experience with Japan Awaits offers a rare chance to witness Japan’s national sport live at one of six official Grand Sumo Tournaments held yearly in Tokyo (January, May, September), Osaka (March), Nagoya (July), and Fukuoka (November).
Each tour option provides a chance to join a group (15–20 guests) with seat types range from S-class, A-class, to B and C-class, depending on the tour option; and enjoy the matches with expert commentary from an English-speaking guide. Learn about sumo traditions, rituals, and the wrestlers’ lives. A minimum of 15 guests is required to run the tour; if not met, a full refund will be provided.
Off-Season Experience:
Visit a sumo stable to observe morning practice up-close. Use audio headsets to learn about training techniques, then meet the wrestlers, enjoy tea with them, and end the experience with a hearty chanko nabe lunch.
Each tour option provides a chance to join a group (15–20 guests) with seat types range from S-class, A-class, to B and C-class, depending on the tour option; and enjoy the matches with expert commentary from an English-speaking guide. Learn about sumo traditions, rituals, and the wrestlers’ lives. A minimum of 15 guests is required to run the tour; if not met, a full refund will be provided.
Off-Season Experience:
Visit a sumo stable to observe morning practice up-close. Use audio headsets to learn about training techniques, then meet the wrestlers, enjoy tea with them, and end the experience with a hearty chanko nabe lunch.
Included
Reserved seat ticket for the sumo tournament
• Standard Tour: B-class or C-class seats (2nd floor)
• Private Tour: S-class or A-class seats (closer to ring)
English-speaking tour guide (local sumo expert)
Sumo info pamphlet and ranking table (banzuke-hyo)
Optional dinner at a local chanko hot pot restaurant (Vegetarian option available)
Service fee for ticket arrangement and seating allocation
Off-season only: Morning visit to a sumo training stable (with guide and headset)
Available in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka, depending on the season
• Standard Tour: B-class or C-class seats (2nd floor)
• Private Tour: S-class or A-class seats (closer to ring)
English-speaking tour guide (local sumo expert)
Sumo info pamphlet and ranking table (banzuke-hyo)
Optional dinner at a local chanko hot pot restaurant (Vegetarian option available)
Service fee for ticket arrangement and seating allocation
Off-season only: Morning visit to a sumo training stable (with guide and headset)
Available in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka, depending on the season
Excluded
Hotel pick-up or transportation
Meals and drinks (unless dinner add-on is selected at checkout)
Meals and drinks (unless dinner add-on is selected at checkout)
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Supplier:
Japan Awaits