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[Nov. 22 - 26 Only! Kyushu Tournament] Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour (From Fukuoka)

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  • 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. The tournament in Fukuoka is the last Grand Sumo Tournament venue for 2023, capping off the year’s tournament series. Tickets are greatly popular and hard to come by especially for the last tournament day (Nov. 26), which are offered on this tour.
4. A-class seating will be provided. As seats are limited, make sure to book early!
5. 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

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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
In Bayside Place Hakata/Bayside Aquarium Meet-up / 13:45
Included
Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament viewing ticket (A-class reserved chair seating), National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
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.
[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 1 day prior to the tour at 15:00.

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

- Customers using wheelchairs and their accompanying companion (up to 1 person) may be led to exclusive seating depending on seat reservations. Please input in the Remarks field if you or any member of your group is using a wheelchair and contact the tour operator.

　Exclusive seating is limited, so after booking, please contact the sumo association for inquiries. Bookings cannot be accepted if there are no seats left. Thank you for your understanding.

　Participants who are not using wheelchairs but have trouble walking must participate with a companion.

　Some areas do not have adequate handicap access. Please be aware that some areas may require detours, or may not be visitable even with an accompanying companion depending on participants' conditions.

- 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]

- Meeting, reception, and departure on the day will be at 13:45 (time for meet-up) in front of the Bayside Aquarium in Bayside Place Hakata, which is close to the Grand Sumo Kyushu Tournament venue (Fukuoka Kokusai Center). Customers who do not make it to the meeting time will be considered as having canceled on the day. Customers may not join partway through the tour.
[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.

Booking

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    2023
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Price (per person)
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children (4-11)
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Infants (0-3)
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  • Itinerary

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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
113:45In Bayside Place Hakata/　
Bayside Aquarium Meet-up		Meeting and reception will take place in front of the Bayside Aquarium in Bayside Place Hakata. After reception, participants will be taken to Fukuoka Kokusai Center - the venue for the Grand Sumo Kyushu Tournament - on foot.

[Access to Bayside Place]
From Hakata Station, at the F bus stop in front of the station, board a No. 99 Nishitetsu bus bound for Hakata Futo and ride to the last stop.
From Tenjin, at the 2A bus stop, board a No. 90 Nishitetsu bus bound for Hakata Futo and ride to the last stop.　
114:0018:00Watch Grand Sumo Kyushu Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai CenterAfter entering the venue, watch the fierce battles of sumo wrestlers pitted against each other during the Grand Sumo Kyushu Tournament. Additionally, the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will accompany the tour in the venue.
118:00Match EndsIt is also possible to leave the venue partway through before the match ends. In that event, re-entry will not be allowed.
118:30Tour EndsPlease head to your next destination on your own from Fukuoka Kokusai Center. Immediately after the end, there will be congestion due to guests leaving. A staff member will lead participants to the boarding point for the nearest transportation service.
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DayTimeDurationItineraryItinerary Details/Special ItemsTransportationMeal
StartEnd(min)
113:45In Bayside Place Hakata/　
Bayside Aquarium Meet-up		Meeting and reception will take place in front of the Bayside Aquarium in Bayside Place Hakata. After reception, participants will be taken to Fukuoka Kokusai Center - the venue for the Grand Sumo Kyushu Tournament - on foot.

[Access to Bayside Place]
From Hakata Station, at the F bus stop in front of the station, board a No. 99 Nishitetsu bus bound for Hakata Futo and ride to the last stop.
From Tenjin, at the 2A bus stop, board a No. 90 Nishitetsu bus bound for Hakata Futo and ride to the last stop.　
114:0018:00Watch Grand Sumo Kyushu Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai CenterAfter entering the venue, watch the fierce battles of sumo wrestlers pitted against each other during the Grand Sumo Kyushu Tournament. Additionally, the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will accompany the tour in the venue.
118:00Match EndsIt is also possible to leave the venue partway through before the match ends. In that event, re-entry will not be allowed.
118:30Tour EndsPlease head to your next destination on your own from Fukuoka Kokusai Center. Immediately after the end, there will be congestion due to guests leaving. A staff member will lead participants to the boarding point for the nearest transportation service.

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