Activities

Grand Sumo Tournament with Castle Walking Tour in Nagoya

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$168.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 5 hours

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Local touch

Smaller Group Size

Tour with Audioguide

e-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

Watch the grand sumo tournament with real-time commentaries by an expert guide
Receive a pamphlet with photos and profiles of the wrestlers in English.
Cheer a particular wrestler with a special towel to increase the fun.
Learn the history and marvel at the beauty of Nagoya Castle from a local guide.
Use an earphone guide system to hear the guide clearly even from a distance.

What to expect

Join our small-group sumo tournament tour in Nagoya, just 50 minutes from Osaka or 34 from Kyoto. With real-time commentary by a sumo expert, you’ll gain deep insights as you watch top-division bouts from 3 PM for about 3 hours—just the right duration to stay fully engaged.

What makes this tour unique:

Exclusive items: You’ll receive a wrestler profile pamphlet with English translation, a cheering towel (and guidance on how to use it), and a detailed sumo booklet.

Earphone guide system: Enjoy live explanations through your headset as you cheer, get excited, and learn with fellow travelers.

An optional walking tour of nearby Nagoya Castle is included. Learn how this iconic 17th-century fortress, built by the ruling Tokugawa clan, showcases key architectural techniques and political strategies of the time. Don’t miss the exquisite Honmaru Palace, known for its hinoki cypress wood, fine metalwork, and elegant artwork.

Nagoya, Japan’s fourth-largest city and home to Toyota, offers both modern vibrancy and deep history. Discover sumo and samurai legacy in one enriching experience.

What's included

Entrance fees
Guided walking tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Towels
Local guide

What's not included

Hotel drop-off
Hotel pick-up

Where

IG Arena, 1 Chome-2-2 Meijō, Kita Ward, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Meeting point:

You can start this experience at 2 different places. A) The meeting place is Meijo Line Nagoyajo Sta. (M07) Exit 7 on the ground. Nagoya castle, 460-0001 Nagoya, JP or B) IG Arena - the sumo venue. You'll meet outside the main entrance. 3-1, Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.

What to remember

Not allowed:

Children under 4 years

Know in advance:

This tour offers an option to meet at 01:00 pm to do the Nagoya Castle guided tour before watching the sumo tournament (if option selected)
Public transportation is available nearby
You are going to use either Chair S or Chair A seats in the arena
It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes

Provider

Arumachi, Inc.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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