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PLAN

[Osaka Tournament] Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour (3F S Class Chair Seating)

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  • © Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved

  • © Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved

  • © Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved

  • © Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved

  • Tour Details
1. With a long history of over 1,500 years, sumo is considered as Japan’s national sport, and is an inherent part of the country’s tradition. This tour includes admission to the Grand Sumo Tournament, allowing customers to experience the thrill of watching powerful sumo wrestlers compete against each other.

2. A National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter knowledgeable about sumo wrestling will give a lecture on sumo before customers go spectating. Customers will be guided into the venue. Everyone from beginners to sumo and sumo fans alike can surely gain a deeper insight into the grand sumo tournament.

3. 3rd floor S-class chair seating will be provided.

4. All tour participants will receive "The Sumo," a booklet about sumo (in English); and Banzuke-hyo, a table of rankings, as a gift! Feel free to use it while watching.


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.
http://jtbgmt.com/en/g-web/sdgs
  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
1guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Osaka
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
Swissotel Nankai Osaka - 6F Lobby Floor / 13:45 Meet-up
*There will be an assistant on the 6F Lobby Floor. Customers will be guided to the lecture venue (banquet hall).
Included
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter; Grand Sumo Tournament viewing ticket (S-class chair seating); "The Sumo" booklet (English); Banzuke-hyo
  • 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 05:00 on the day of the tour. Please make a reservation on the system until the reservation deadline.

- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 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.

- For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.
[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 (on the first and the last tournament day), the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (on the last tournament day). 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.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Children up to 3 years of age may also join, but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian while watching. If the child requires a seat, please make a booking at the child rate (typically for ages 4-11).

- Stroller storage areas are available on the 2nd and 3rd floors. However, please note that we take no responsibility in case of theft, etc. in the arena. Strollers cannot be brought inside the arena seating area.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- Meals are not included.

- Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into the venue is prohibited. Please purchase from vendors inside the arena.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Swissotel Nankai Osaka - 6F Lobby Floor / 13:45 Meet-up

*There will be an assistant on the 6F Lobby Floor. Customers will be guided to the lecture venue (banquet hall).


Access to Hotel:

https://swissotelnankaiosaka.com/swissotel-nankai-osaka/how-to-get-here/


Access from Nearest Station:

- From Nankai Namba Station (Nankai Main Line): about 1 min on foot from the exit (Nankai Main Line is connected to Swissotel Nankai Osaka)

- From Namba Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line): about 2 min on foot (the metro station is directly under Swissotel Nankai Osaka)


Access Sample - Osaka Downtown from Umeda to Namba Station:

From Umeda Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line), approx. 10 min (4 stops) to Namba Station.


Sample Access from Kyoto Station to Namba Station:

Approx. 45 min from Kyoto Station to Namba Station.

From Kyoto Station, take the JR Kyoto Line Special Rapid Service train to Osaka Station. Transfer to Umeda Station and take the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line train to Namba Station.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

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 (on the first and the last tournament day), the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (last tournament day only).
[Important Notes/Supplements: About Spectator Seating]

- Customers will watch from 3rd floor S-class seats (chair seating). Also, seat numbers cannot 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]

- For those participating in a wheelchair, please indicate so in the remarks field when booking.

- As the wheelchair storage area is on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the venue, please go to the 3rd floor spectator seating on your own or with the help of an accompanying group member.

- Wheelchairs cannot be brought into the 3rd floor S-class chair seating.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

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

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.

Booking

  • January
    2025
  • Seats available
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  • Requests Accepted
Number of stocks
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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
JPY
children (4-11)
JPY
Infants (0-3)
JPY
Number of People
Adults
Children
Infants

Payment in Advance Total
JPY
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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
113:4513:55 Swissotel Nankai Osaka
- 6F Lobby Floor Meet-up
*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location].
*There will be an assistant on the 6F Lobby Floor. Customers will be guided to the lecture venue (banquet hall).
  
113:5514:1015Lecture About SumoThe National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will conduct a lecture about sumo at Swissotel Nankai Osaka.  
1   TransferHead to Edion Arena OsakaOn Foot 
114:2018:00220Watch the Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena OsakaEnjoy the thrilling sumo matches from the 3rd floor S-class chair seating.

[Time Schedule]
15:40 - Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Yokozuna Grand Champion Ring Entrance (will not take place if there are no Yokozuna present) The crowd comes alive at the sight of their favorite wrestlers and cheers them on. The atmosphere in the arena brightens instantly.
16:00 - Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches
18:00 - Bow-twirling Ceremony

[Enjoying the Venue]
1. Check out the entrance lobby to look at the championship flags and other items given to champion sumo wrestlers. The lobby is also a popular spot for photo taking.
*Not available on the last tournament day due to award ceremony preparations for the concluding program.
2. The 1st floor Sumo Association official merchandise shop features direct sales of Sumo Association products planned and sold by stable masters.
3. The 2nd and 3rd floor shops offer a range of sumo-related items great for souvenirs of the March tournament.

*All tour participants will receive "The Sumo," a booklet about sumo (in English); and Banzuke-hyo, a table of rankings, as a gift (1 per person).
  
118:20  Tour Ends at Edion Arena OsakaPlease head to your next destination on your own after the tour.
Those who prefer may ask the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter for explanations such as how to get to the nearest station.

Time Required On Foot to Nearest Station:
- Namba Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line): about 5 min on foot.
- Nankai Namba Station (Nankai Main Line): about 5 min on foot.
  
  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
113:4513:55 Swissotel Nankai Osaka
- 6F Lobby Floor Meet-up
*Please refer to [Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location].
*There will be an assistant on the 6F Lobby Floor. Customers will be guided to the lecture venue (banquet hall).
  
113:5514:1015Lecture About SumoThe National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will conduct a lecture about sumo at Swissotel Nankai Osaka.  
1   TransferHead to Edion Arena OsakaOn Foot 
114:2018:00220Watch the Grand Sumo Tournament at Edion Arena OsakaEnjoy the thrilling sumo matches from the 3rd floor S-class chair seating.

[Time Schedule]
15:40 - Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Yokozuna Grand Champion Ring Entrance (will not take place if there are no Yokozuna present) The crowd comes alive at the sight of their favorite wrestlers and cheers them on. The atmosphere in the arena brightens instantly.
16:00 - Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches
18:00 - Bow-twirling Ceremony

[Enjoying the Venue]
1. Check out the entrance lobby to look at the championship flags and other items given to champion sumo wrestlers. The lobby is also a popular spot for photo taking.
*Not available on the last tournament day due to award ceremony preparations for the concluding program.
2. The 1st floor Sumo Association official merchandise shop features direct sales of Sumo Association products planned and sold by stable masters.
3. The 2nd and 3rd floor shops offer a range of sumo-related items great for souvenirs of the March tournament.

*All tour participants will receive "The Sumo," a booklet about sumo (in English); and Banzuke-hyo, a table of rankings, as a gift (1 per person).
  
118:20  Tour Ends at Edion Arena OsakaPlease head to your next destination on your own after the tour.
Those who prefer may ask the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter for explanations such as how to get to the nearest station.

Time Required On Foot to Nearest Station:
- Namba Station (Osaka Metro Midosuji Line): about 5 min on foot.
- Nankai Namba Station (Nankai Main Line): about 5 min on foot.
  

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