Limited Tour!! At Kokonoe-beya (practice room of sumo), let's see the morning sumo practice by real sumo wrestlers. After the training, you can take a group photo with them. You can get the original goods of this tour!
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The Highlight
Let’s see the morning practice by real sumo wrestlers!
Get a close look at powerful training
You can get the original goods of this tour!!
Photo Time with Sumo wrestler is included!
The Experience
Before the Nagoya Grand Sumo, join this tour to watch the morning practice! Here the sumo wrestlers can be seen from up close. In the end, the participants can take a photo with real sumo wrestlers!
Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament (Ozumo Nagoya Basho)
Six major Sumo tournaments are held every year in Japan, and Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament is one of the tournaments. Nagoya holds the Sumo event in mid-July at Aichi International Arena (IG Arena, opening this summer), which is near Nagoya Castle. The IG Arena is opening this summer, making it hugely popular with Japanese fans! This means chances to watch sumo in Nagoya are even harder to get than usual this year!
Kokonoe-Beya
In 2016, former Ozeki –Chiyotaikai- took over 14th Kokonoe and succeeded the room. Chiyotaikai is also from this Kokonoe-Beya. Following the predecessor’s will, 14th Kokonoe guides and directs his apprentices under severe training and discipline aiming. In Japan, there are 4 branches(Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka).
This Tour Includes...
An English audio guide
Admission fee (Kokonoe-Beya)
Tour Novelty
Notes on viewing 1. In the room, set the mobile phone to manner mode, please refrain from calling. 2. While training, please refrain from talking and pay special attention to small children when you accompany with. 3. Camera shooting while practicing is possible, but please note that it is forbidden to move from your seat or stand up. In addition, cameras which give the shutter sounds and using the flashes are not allowed. 4. There is no parking lot for guests. Please use the public parking or public transportation. 5. Avoid excessive attire and fancy clothes, and remove hat / sunglasses 6. Please follow the guidance from our guide while touring. If you cannot observe above, there is the case you may leave.
This is a tour in the space where the wrestlers seriously practice. Sumo wrestling is a professional sport in Japan and its training is very hard. Please enjoy a morning tour with observing above rules.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
Language of Audio Guide Device
- English
Languages Spoken by Guide On-site
- Japanese
Itinerary
- 08:00Meet up with your guide at Nagoya Station (Meeting TIme: 7:50 am)
- Observing Morning Sumo Practice at the Kokonoe-Beya (8:30am - 10:30am)
- 10:30Take a photo with real Sumo wrestler!
- 11:30Back to Nagoya Station
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
・Children up to 2 years old are free of charge; fees apply from 3 years old. (Children themselves are not allowed to participate this plan.) ・We might cancel the tour if we do not have at least 8 participants. ・Visitors 3 years old and up must have an admission ticket.
Notes on viewing 1. In the room, set the mobile phone to manner mode, please refrain from calling. 2. While training, please refrain from talking and pay special attention to small children when you accompany with. 3. Camera shooting while practicing is possible, but please note that it is forbidden to move from your seat or stand up. In addition, cameras which give the shutter sounds and using the flashes are not allowed. 4. There is no parking lot for guests. Please use the public parking or public transportation. 5. Avoid excessive attire and fancy clothes, and remove hat / sunglasses 6. Please follow the guidance from our guide while touring. If you cannot observe above, there is the case you may leave.
This is a tour in the space where the wrestlers seriously practice. Sumo wrestling is a professional sport in Japan and its training is very hard. Please enjoy a morning tour with observing above rules.
Important Booking Information
Customer Guidelines:
- Please arrive at the meeting location 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
- IMPORTANT: The bus will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals.
- Please be aware that weekends, holidays, and event days may experience high levels of congestion.
- The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
- This tour basically utilizes a bus, and there may be delays in arrival time due to traffic or other factors.
- Due to traffic or other reasons, the duration of visits at each destination may be shortened, and arrival times may be delayed.
- Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- In the event of a natural disaster, such as a typhoon, the tour will be canceled, and a full refund will be issued.
- Wearing your seatbelt is mandatory while the bus is in motion due to legal regulations.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited on the bus.
- Please refrain from standing up while the bus is in motion.
- If you accidentally leave any belongings on the bus, please be aware that they will be disposed of.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables.
- Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions when you book. especially if the tour includes lunch.
Note: These guidelines are provided to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Thank you for your cooperation.