Nagoya Sumo Tickets Reserved Seats with Expert Tour Guide

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Immerse yourself in Nagoya’s culture on this tour combining history, gardens, and an authentic sumo tournament.

Meet your guide at Nagoya Station and travel by subway to Muneharu Kinshachi Yokocho for free time to explore and enjoy a snack.

Continue to Ninomaru Garden for a short walk and photos, then stop at the exterior of Nagoya Castle and Honmaru Palace for a guided introduction. Exterior viewing only.

The tour continues to IG Arena for the official Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Enjoy reserved second-floor seating (Zone B, zone C or zone SS) with great views.

A professional guide will explain sumo rules and traditions.

What's Included

Sumo Tournament tickets
Expert guide to explain sumo traditions
Metro ticket between specific tour stops
Reserved chair seats B, C or SS class depending on chosen option (second floor)
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Silver Clock

Please meet your guide at the Silver Clock inside Nagoya Station (1-chōme-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan), where the guide will be holding an Amigo Tours sign.

End point
IG Arena

IG Arena will be the drop-off point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Nagoya Station

    Start your journey taking the subway to Muneharu Kinshachi.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Explore Muneharu Kinshachi. There, you can discover its lively shopping area and enjoy some free time for a snack or refreshment.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ninomaru Garden

    Then you will walk to the beautiful Ninomaru Garden for a short stroll through its peaceful Japanese landscape and photo opportunities.

    25 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Nagoya Castle

    Then, visit the exterior of Nagoya Castle and Honmaru Palace for photo opportunities and a guided explanation of their history. Please note that this activity includes exterior viewing only, and does not include entry to the castle or palace interiors.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    The experience ends at IG Arena, the venue of the official sumo tournament in Nagoya, one of the most important events in Japan’s sporting calendar. Sumo is much more than a sport: it is a powerful expression of tradition, discipline, and centuries-old rituals, and attending a live tournament is a truly unique cultural experience.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Due to the high temperatures and humidity in Japan during this season, we strongly recommend wearing lightweight clothing, using sun protection, bringing a hat or cap, and carrying a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the activity.
Supplied by Amigo Tours Japan

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Extreme Sports
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Private and Luxury
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Seasonal
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