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7 days to 2 days before the day of the tour 30%
The day before the tour 40%
The day of the tour (before start time) 50%
No show/Cancellation after the tour has left 100%
7 days to 2 days before the day of the tour 30%
The day before the tour 40%
The day of the tour (before start time) 50%
No show/Cancellation after the tour has left 100%

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[Osaka Tournament on Mar.] Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour(3rd Floor A Chair Seating, Rows 1-4) (Round Trip from Osaka)

  • Yokozuna Ring Entering Procession(ⒸNihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved.)

  • Salt-throwing by Terunofuji(ⒸNihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved.)

  • Terunofuji vs Shodai(ⒸNihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved.)

  • Ring Entering Procession(ⒸNihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved.)

  • Grand Sumo March Tournament Venue Main Entrance(ⒸNihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved.)

  • Tour Details

1. This tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.
Deeply rooted in Japanese culture with a history of more than 1,500 years, sumo remains a significant part in the life of the Japanese people today.
Watch sumo, Japan's national sport, from designated 3rd floor A chair seating (rows 1-4) and enjoy a unique experience 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. 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.

3. As a special perk exclusive for customers on this tour, a group photo will be taken with a recently retired popular sumo stable master!
Take this opportunity to get a memento of the March tournament.
*Additional charge is required for the actual photo (JPY 2,000 per copy, mounted on a venue original paper frame).
As this is not included in the tour booking charge, customers who would like to purchase are to pay at the location on the day.

[About Infection Countermeasures]
Tour destinations, guides, and assistants implement countermeasures specified by the Japanese government.

This tour promotes Environment(Eco)-friendly efforts and Cross-cultural Understanding as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals.
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
English
Audio Guide
Not Available
Tangential multilingual assistant or multilingual reception accepted
Not Available
Meeting Place/Time
Swissotel Nankai Osaka 6F Concierge Desk / 14:00 Meet-up
Included
National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter fee; Grand Sumo Tournament viewing ticket (A chair seating); "The Sumo" booklet (English)
Not Included
Group photo with recently retired popular sumo stable master
  • 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

[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.
- There is a temperature check at the entrance to the sumo watching venue (Edion Arena Osaka). Those who have a temperature of 37.5 and above may not enter.
In this case, please note that such customers cannot watch the sumo match, and the tour booking charge will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding.

[Exemptions/Itinerary Guarantee: Itinerary/Destinations]
Important Notes on Venue Entry:
- Bringing in of food and drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) is not allowed.

Spectator Etiquette:
- Please keep your mask on, properly covering up to the nose, at all times.
- Please put the mask back on after having any beverage.
- Loud cheering is prohibited. Please applaud to cheer instead.
- Please do not attempt to talk or call out to the wrestlers and sumo stable masters, nor ask for autographs or handshakes.

Eating & Drinking in the Venue:
- Having light snacks in the seating area is allowed.
- There is a dining space set up in the venue.
- Alcoholic drinks are planned to be sold at shops.
- Only 1 bottle (1 serving) of alcohol may be consumed in the venue.
- Having light snacks and alcohol in the venue may be prohibited without prior notice depending on infection conditions.

Regulated Exit:
There will be announcements for viewers to leave each spectator seating area in order.
Spectating will end at around 18:00, and customers are expected to leave the venue by around 18:20 at the latest.

[Important Notes/Supplements: Meeting/Pick-up/Pick-up Location]
Swissotel Nankai Osaka 6F Concierge Desk / 14:00 Meet-up

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.

[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: 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).

[Important Notes/Supplements: Regarding Meals]
Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into the venue is prohibited. Please purchase from vendors inside the arena. There is no dining hall in the venue.

[Important Notes/Supplements: About Spectator Seating]
- Customers will watch from 3rd floor A seats (rows 1-4).
- The type of seating cannot be changed.
- Spectator seating location cannot be specified. The National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will guide customers on the day.

[Important Notes/Supplements: For Customers Using Wheelchairs]
- For those participating in a wheelchair, please indicate so in the free entry 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.
When heading to the spectator seats, there are stairs and escalators going up and down.
- Wheelchairs cannot be brought into the 3rd floor A seating (rows 1-4).

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