Nagoya Sumo Tournament and Castle Tour
The grand sumo tournament tour in Nagoya is a small group tour with real-time commentaries by a sumo expert guide.
This is not just about watching the sumo tournament but includes:
1. Walking tour around Ryogoku, a sumo town (Optional)
Visit sumo-related historical landmarks and look at sumo stables from outside where sumo wrestlers live and train. Increase joy of watching the tournament by learning a lot about sumo from your knowledgeable guide as you visit many sumo related must-see spots before you actually view the bouts in the arena.
2. Use of an earphone guide system during the tour to hear the guide clearly even from a distance.
3. Real-time commentaries by the guide throughout the tour and tournament.
4. Dinner at a chanko-nabe restaurant (Optional) This nutrient dish is in the centerpiece of sumo wrestlers’ diet to gain weight and muscles to build their bodies.
We are going to use Chair B seats; see the seating map posted in the photo section on this page.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Nagoya Castle, 1-1 Honmaru, Naka, Nagoya 460-0031 Aichi Prefecture
Nagoya is the fourth-most populous city in Japan. It is also known as the home of Toyota, the world's largest automotive company. While Nagoya is the third largest metropolis Japan, the city made a humble start from Nagoya Castle built by the Tokugawa clan who ruled Japan for almost three centuries. Built in early 17th century, the castle exhibits most of the traits Japanese castles offer.
Learn from your expert guide:
1) The historical backdrop when the castle was constructed.
2) How the Tokugawa clan mobilized the feudal lords who were once antagonistic toward the clan.
3) Architectural tecniques used to build it.
4) Its effectiveness as a fortress / dungeon.
Last but not least, marvel at the beauty of the Honmaru Palace featuring extensive use of valuable hinoki cypress wood, decorative metal fittings, and the fine art gracing the walls, ceilings, and sliding doors.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dolphins Arena (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium), 1-1 Ninomaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0032, Japan
Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing
15:00 Enter Dolphins Arena
15:40 Ring entering ceremonies by
– Makuuchi wrestlers
– Yokozuna (Grand champion)
16:00 Immerse yourself in sumo as you listen to the guide’s real time commentaries.
18:00 Tour ends.
While watching the bouts, each traveler will receive
1) A pamphlet showing photos and profiles of wrestlers with English translation; see the photo section. The guide will walk you through it as you watch fights.
2) A cheer-up towel for a particular wrestler; see the photo section. The guide will teach you how to use it when the wrestler is going to fight; cheering up a particular wrestler will increase joy of watching.
Duration: 3 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Near public transportation"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"1) Travelers can take a 2-hour optional Nagoya Castle walking tour. If they take this option, the tour will start at 13:00 o'clock. The meeting point is Meijo Line Nagoyajo Sta. (M07) Exit 7 on the ground."
"2) Travelers who don't take a 2-hour optionalNagoya Castle walking tour will start the tour at 15:00 o'clock. The meeting point is Dolphins Arena (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium) - the sumo venue. We will meet outside of the main entrance. Its address is 1-1 Ninomaru, Naka-ward, 460-0032 Nagoya, JP."
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Duração: 5 Hours
Ponto de partida: 1: Nagoyajo Station, 2 Chome-3 Sannomaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0001, Japan
2: Dolphins Arena (Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium), 1-1 Ninomaru, Naka Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0032, Japan
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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