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7-2 day prior 30%
1 day prior 40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%
10-8 day prior 20%
7-2 day prior 30%
1 day prior 40%
On the day(Before departure of the tour) 50%
On the day(After the departure of the tour) 100%

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PLAN

[Kyushu Tournament] Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour with National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter

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  • Image is for illustration purposes（© Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved.）

  • Image is for illustration purposes（© Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved.）

  • Image is for illustration purposes（© Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved.）

  • Image is for illustration purposes（© 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. Customers on this tour can get their hands on a ticket for the grand sumo tournament, and will be accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter who knows a lot about sumo to the venue where they can watch the thrilling bouts between impressive sumo wrestlers.
2. After listening to the English-speaking guide’s talk on sumo, watching the fierce bouts is sure to get customers hyped up more about the grand sumo tournament.
3. As the year's final Grand Sumo Tournament venue, the Kyushu Tournament caps off the year’s tournament series. Tickets are greatly popular and hard to come by, so please book early.
4. A-class chair seating will be provided.
5. All tour participants will receive ""The Sumo,"" a booklet about sumo (in English); and Banzuke-hyo, a table of rankings, as a gift!
6.There will only be booking reception for the 2025 November tournaments, and official booking confirmations will be from July 2025. Thank you for your understanding. 

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.
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  • Tour Overview
Req. to Run Tour
1guest(s)
Req. per Booking
1guest(s)
Departs
Fukuoka
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
Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall 3F Conference Room Meet-up / 13:45
Included
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter; Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament viewing ticket (A chair seating); "The Sumo" booklet (English); Banzuke-hyo
Not Included
Meal charges, Transportation expenses to the meeting location, Other personal expenses   
  • Remarks
Remarks
Planning Company:JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.

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

　　Registration No.: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]

- If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, the tour on that date may be canceled.

- The last reception day (reservation deadline) is 0 day prior to the tour at 05:00.

- Bookings for groups comprising only child customers are not allowed.

- This tour does not include meal charges (both lunch and dinner), transportation expenses to the meeting location, and other personal expenses.
[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]

- For the grand sumo tournament viewing, customers will be provided A-class reserved chair seating (3rd floor seats).

- Depending on reservations, members of the same group may not be seated together. Requests for specific seats are not accepted.

- Smoking is not allowed inside the venue.

- Refunds will not be provided even if a customer does not enter a facility for their own reason, etc.

- If making plans for before or after the tour on the same day, and for those joining from Kyoto, Hiroshima, etc., please leave enough time in your schedule.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]

Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall 3F Conference Room / 13:45 Meet-up

*Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.


Access:

- Leave Hakata Station through the Hakata Exit. At the Hakata Sta. F bus stop (with buses bound for Fukuoka International Congress Center/Hakata Port International Terminal, etc.), take the Nishitetsu Bus 88, 99, or BRT and alight at the Kokusai Kaigijo/Sun Palace bus stop.

- From Gofukumachi Station (Fukuoka City Subway Hakozaki Line): about 11 min on foot.

- From Nakasu-Kawabata Station (Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line): about 13 min on foot.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Guide/Tour Conductor]

- Please note that you may have to wait to be taken to your seat if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, the ritual stomping ceremony, or a speech by the Sumo Association (on the last tournament day). In such a case, you will be taken to your seat when the event is over.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Children/Infants]

- Only 1 child 0-3 years old per adult may join for free. Grand Sumo Tournament viewing seats will not be provided for them. They will have to sit on the lap of their parent or guardian. Ages are determined based on how old the participant will be on the day of the tour. (If seats are required, please make a booking at the Adult rate.)
[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]

- Meals are not included.
[Important Notes/Supplements: What to Wear/Bring]

- Please note that there are no coin lockers or luggage storage service in the venue, so please leave large luggage at any storage counter, locker, etc. or reduce your belongings to a minimum in advance.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Language Support]

Guide Language Support: The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
[Important Notes/Supplements: Health Restrictions & Accessibility]

Wheelchair Accessibility: YES

Stroller Accessibility: YES

Service Animal Accompaniment: NO


Tour Physical Difficulty Level: Easy - Most customers can participate

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.

Tour Calendar

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Price (per person)
Adults (12-99)
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children (4-11)
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Infants (0-3)
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Number of People
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Payment in Advance Total
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
113:4514:00 Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall 3F Conference Room Meet-upPlease show your reservation confirmation sheet at reception.
Please arrive by 10 minutes before departure.
Walk to Fukuoka Kokusai Center.

[Access to Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall]
- Leave Hakata Station through the Hakata Exit. At the Hakata Sta. F bus stop (with buses bound for Fukuoka International Congress Center/Hakata Port International Terminal, etc.), take the Nishitetsu Bus 88, 99, or BRT and alight at the Kokusai Kaigijo/Sun Palace bus stop.
- From Gofukumachi Station (Fukuoka City Subway Hakozaki Line): about 11 min on foot.
- From Nakasu-Kawabata Station (Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line): about 13 min on foot.　		  
114:0014:2020Lecture About SumoThe National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will conduct a lecture about sumo.  
1   TransferFrom Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall to Fukuoka Kokusai CenterOn Foot 
114:3018:00210Watch Grand Sumo Kyushu Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai CenterEnjoy watching the intense bouts between sumo wrestlers at the last tournament of the year. The National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will accompany the tour into the venue.


[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		  
1 18:00 Match EndsIt is also possible to leave the venue partway through before the match ends. In that event, re-entry will not be allowed.  
118:0018:30 Tour EndsPlease 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.		  
  • Itinerary

The information displayed for this tour is valid for the next possible departure date.
This date was automatically selected. Please select a departure date to show the most accurate information for that date.

DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
113:4514:00 Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall 3F Conference Room Meet-upPlease show your reservation confirmation sheet at reception.
Please arrive by 10 minutes before departure.
Walk to Fukuoka Kokusai Center.

[Access to Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall]
- Leave Hakata Station through the Hakata Exit. At the Hakata Sta. F bus stop (with buses bound for Fukuoka International Congress Center/Hakata Port International Terminal, etc.), take the Nishitetsu Bus 88, 99, or BRT and alight at the Kokusai Kaigijo/Sun Palace bus stop.
- From Gofukumachi Station (Fukuoka City Subway Hakozaki Line): about 11 min on foot.
- From Nakasu-Kawabata Station (Fukuoka City Subway Kuko Line): about 13 min on foot.　		  
114:0014:2020Lecture About SumoThe National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will conduct a lecture about sumo.  
1   TransferFrom Fukuoka Sunpalace Hotel & Hall to Fukuoka Kokusai CenterOn Foot 
114:3018:00210Watch Grand Sumo Kyushu Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai CenterEnjoy watching the intense bouts between sumo wrestlers at the last tournament of the year. The National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will accompany the tour into the venue.


[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		  
1 18:00 Match EndsIt is also possible to leave the venue partway through before the match ends. In that event, re-entry will not be allowed.  
118:0018:30 Tour EndsPlease 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.		  

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