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[Kyoto Tournament] Powerful SUMO!Grand Sumo Viewing Tour with Japanese Bento (1F Front Side S-class Chair Seating)

  • Grand Sumo Tournament Kyoto[Photo for illustrative purposes only]

  • Lecture Room [Photo for illustrative purposes only]

  • Grand Sumo Tournament Kyoto[Photo for illustrative purposes only]

  • The official character of Grand Sumo Tournament Kyoto[Photo for illustrative purposes only]

  • Participation benefits[Photo for illustrative purposes only]

  • Tour Details
1. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter who knows a lot about sumo. Sit back and relax on reserved S-class chair seating (1st floor), watch Japan’s national sport, and enjoy a unique experience amid an immersive atmosphere that's simply not possible by just watching on TV! Come face to face with culture that has been kept alive through many years, such as the presence of a referee which began in the Sengoku period (about 1467-1603), and the use of vivid 'kesho-mawashi' ceremonial aprons and the ring entering procession which have continued from the Edo period (1603-1868).

2. Before watching, there will be a sumo lecture for customers to better enjoy and understand the Grand Sumo Tournament.

3.One of the main attractions of the Provincial Tour is its atmosphere where viewers can feel close to the sumo wrestlers, unlike the harsh competitive environment of the Grand Sumo Tournament.
Enjoy traditional sumo culture as entertainment in programs such as shokkiri, where sumo wrestlers introduce prohibited moves in sumo in a fun skit, and a performance of the sumo jinku folk song.

4. Includes a Japanese bento box meal and tea. Enjoy a bento box meal on S-class chair seating while watching the sumo match.

5. All tour participants will receive ""The Sumo,"" a booklet about sumo (in English) as a gift! It has easy-to-understand explanations about the origins of sumo wrestling, match rules, reading the banzuke list, enjoying the ceremony, and more, so feel free to use it during the sumo viewing.

6. Maiko postcards will be handed out as souvenirs from Kyoto.



About Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism:
This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. 
We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
Please check the following page for details.
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  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
1guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Kyoto
Guide Service
English
Tour Guide/Conductor Language
Not Available
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Kyoto Sumo Club/09:15
Included
National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter; Grand Sumo Tournament viewing ticket (S-class chair seating); Japanese bento box meal and tea; "The Sumo" booklet (English)                                                                                                                                    
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company: JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.                                 

 Address: 2-3-14 Higashi Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo                                 

 Japan Tourism Agency Registered Travel Agent (No. 1723)

A member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents
[Reception Method]

At reception, please show the reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (printout/digital copy on mobile device) to staff.　
[Cancellation Charge]

- Cancellation fees will be charged from 10 days in advance.
[Operation Conditions/Tour Conditions]

- Bookings may be made until 15:00 on the day prior to the tour. Please make a reservation on the system until the reservation deadline.

- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 7 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- Spectator Etiquette:

Please note that you will have to wait to be seated if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association, the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), or the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna. In such a case, please wait until the event is over before proceeding to spectator seating. Also, the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will not be able to provide explanations or other guidance during these events.

Please be sure to bring your ticket with you when you leave your seat. Staff may ask to see the ticket and seat number upon return.

Please take off your shoes as shoes are strictly prohibited on the 1st floor.

- Public transportation will be used to move around on this tour. As all trains have non-reserved seats, please note that seating is not guaranteed.

- The order of activities and arrival times may differ depending on road conditions and congestion at destinations.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Kyoto Sumo Club

5th Floor Passaggio, 525-1 Higashigawa-cho, Shinkyogoku Takoyakushi-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

Guide Language Support: English - The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter.

Please note that you may have to wait to be taken to your seat or listen to explanations by the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association, the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), or the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Children/Infants]

- Seats must be purchased for ages 2 and older. Children up to 1 year of age may also join, but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian while watching. Please make a booking for seats if necessary.

- Please be aware that we take no responsibility in case of theft of strollers or other items. Please note that such items cannot be brought into the arena seating area.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- This tour includes a Japanese bento box meal and tea. A bento box meal and tea voucher will be provided per ticket.

- Vegetarian, allergy-friendly, halal, gluten-free, and other meal requests are not accepted. Please be aware that should a customer choose not to eat the deluxe bento box meal, this shall be considered a waiver of rights. Thank you for your understanding. For hygiene reasons, bento box meals cannot be taken home.

 
[Important Notes/Supplements: About Seating]

- Customers will watch from 1st floor S-class chair seating (folding chairs). Also, seats may not be designated. This information will be provided on the day of the tour.

- If your group is divided into multiple reservations, please be sure to input information on accompanying group members in the Remarks field for each reservation.
[Important Notes/Supplements: For Customers Using Wheelchairs]

- Please be aware that we take no responsibility in case of theft of wheelchairs or other items. Please note that such items cannot be brought into the arena seating area.

- Please note that the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter cannot provide assistance or help.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Luggage]

- Suitcases and other large pieces of luggage cannot be brought into the seating area. Furthermore, baggage cannot be stored at Kyoto Sumo Club, the meeting location. Please make sure to store luggage at another location on your own in advance (coin lockers, etc.) or at your accommodation.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Kyoto Sumo Club (Lecture Venue)]

- Eating and drinking are strictly prohibited inside the facility.

- Those who would like to enter the ring must take off their shoes.

*Stepping onto the ring is possible in the lecture venue, but not in the Grand Sumo Tournament venue.


 

In the event that a bus company not listed in the Remarks/Important Notes will be used, customers will receive a separate confirmation document via email at least 1 day in advance.

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
19:159:25 Kyoto Sumo Club
(*The meeting location is not Nisshin Denki Arena Kyoto. )		Please show your reservation confirmation sheet at reception.

[Access to Kyoto Sumo Club]
- 5 min on foot from Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
- 5 min on foot from Shijo Kawaramachi bus stop

 		  
19:3010:0030Lecture About SumoAt Kyoto Sumo Club, a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will give a lecture on sumo.
Please refer to the[Important Notes/Supplements: Kyoto Sumo Club (Lecture Venue)]in the remarks.		  
1   Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station –
Hankyu Nishikyogoku Station		Head to Nisshin Denki Arena Kyoto
(Local Train, non-reserved seat)
Please refer to the [Itinerary/Destinations] in the remarks.
 		Train 
1  10Hankyu Nishikyogoku Station –
Nisshin Denki Arena Kyoto		TransferOn Foot 
111:0015:00240Nisshin Denki Arena KyotoEnjoy the thrilling sumo matches from 1st floor S-class chair seating.
Remarks [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]
A deluxe bento box meal and tea voucher will be provided per ticket. Feel free to pick up the bento box meal within the designated time.
Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals] in the Remarks.

[Program Schedule]
12:00 Sumo Matches of Wrestlers ranked Makushita and below, Shokkiri (sumo wrestlers explain the rules of sumo in an entertaining skit), Jinku (sumo folk song), Taiko Drum Performance
13:30 Makuuchi/Yokozuna Ring Entering Procession, Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches, Bow-twirling Ceremony
15:00 Uchidashi (Closing)

All tour participants will receive "The Sumo," a booklet about sumo (in English) as a gift (1 per person).		  
115:00  Tour EndsPlease head to your next destination on your own after the tour.  

 
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
19:159:25 Kyoto Sumo Club
(*The meeting location is not Nisshin Denki Arena Kyoto. )		Please show your reservation confirmation sheet at reception.

[Access to Kyoto Sumo Club]
- 5 min on foot from Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
- 5 min on foot from Shijo Kawaramachi bus stop

 		  
19:3010:0030Lecture About SumoAt Kyoto Sumo Club, a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will give a lecture on sumo.
Please refer to the[Important Notes/Supplements: Kyoto Sumo Club (Lecture Venue)]in the remarks.		  
1   Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station –
Hankyu Nishikyogoku Station		Head to Nisshin Denki Arena Kyoto
(Local Train, non-reserved seat)
Please refer to the [Itinerary/Destinations] in the remarks.
 		Train 
1  10Hankyu Nishikyogoku Station –
Nisshin Denki Arena Kyoto		TransferOn Foot 
111:0015:00240Nisshin Denki Arena KyotoEnjoy the thrilling sumo matches from 1st floor S-class chair seating.
Remarks [Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]
A deluxe bento box meal and tea voucher will be provided per ticket. Feel free to pick up the bento box meal within the designated time.
Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals] in the Remarks.

[Program Schedule]
12:00 Sumo Matches of Wrestlers ranked Makushita and below, Shokkiri (sumo wrestlers explain the rules of sumo in an entertaining skit), Jinku (sumo folk song), Taiko Drum Performance
13:30 Makuuchi/Yokozuna Ring Entering Procession, Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches, Bow-twirling Ceremony
15:00 Uchidashi (Closing)

All tour participants will receive "The Sumo," a booklet about sumo (in English) as a gift (1 per person).		  
115:00  Tour EndsPlease head to your next destination on your own after the tour.  

 

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