Every year around mid-July Nagoya hosts the Grand Summer Sumo Tournament, called Nagoya Basho, one of the six major Sumo tournaments held in Japan.
Join a knowledgeable local guide in the arena and watch thrilling fights with insightful explanations about Sumo traditions, moves, and wrestlers.
The dates for this year’s Nagoya Grand Tournament are from July 13, 2025, to July 27, 2025. We offer two packages with either standard chair seats or box seats (closer to the ring) for an additional charge.
27,995 yen/person, chair seats
42,500/person, box seats (currently unavailable)
*Minimum 2 people per booking
Private Experience
Meijokoen Station (Google Maps)
Meijokoen Station (Google Maps)
14:00 – 18:00 (4 hours)
English, Spanish, Japanese
[Children]
*Regular tickets will be required for children 4 years and older as they need their own seats.
*Children 3 years and under are free only if they sit on a lap. They cannot occupy a seat.
[Cancellation Policy]
– 7+ days before the tour date: refund of tour fees minus tournament ticket price, minus 5% processing fees
– 3 to 6 days before the tour date: 50% refund of tour fees minus tournament ticket price
– 48 hours or less before the tour: no refund of tour fees
As the number of tickets available is limited, we reserve the right to offer you an alternative date if the date you request is unavailable. If we cannot accommodate your request we will issue a full refund.
Our team of guides has expanded from our founder, Elly, to include passionate Japanese and international guides living in and around Nagoya. Each of our guides loves sharing the unique aspects of Nagoya and its surroundings with travelers from all over the world.
They can’t wait to meet you!
