Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament July 2026 with a Sumo Expert Guide
Nagoya, Japan
Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament July 2026 with a Sumo Expert Guide
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Nagoya, Japan
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 38 reviews
Scott_M, Jan 2026
Awesome way to enjoy the tradition and sport of Sumo. Excellent venue and atmosphere. Learned a lot and had a great time. Our guide Elly was extremely knowledgeable. Her love of Sumo creates added excitement to the festivities.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review!
So happy to hear you enjoyed the experience and that you had a great time at the tournament. Sumo is such a fascinating sport with deep traditions, and it’s always a joy for me to share that world with guests who are curious and excited to learn.
I hope the rest of your trip in Japan was just as memorable, and I would love to welcome you again for another sumo tournament someday!
Darren_H, Jan 2026
It was a great experience watching the sumo wrestlers. Fun and educational.
It was awesome meeting the Sumo wrestlers and getting their autographs
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for joining the tour! I’m really happy you enjoyed the experience 😊
ErikPierre_L, Jan 2026
Such a nice and unforgettable experience !!! Eli taught us her passion for sumo and we plenty appreciated and loved what we saw!!!
EXCELLENT AND EXCEPTIONAL !!!
¡Muchas gracias Eli!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
¡Muchas gracias de corazón! I truly loved sharing sumo with you. It was an unforgettable experience for me too. See you again! ^^
Martha_W, Jan 2026
The meeting point is at the train station near the Stadium. People with mobility issues need to make arrangements, since the steps leading up to the stadium seats are steep.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for giving a review! ☺️
Hope you and Charles enjoyed the tour.
You really saw very rare moments in sumo tournament and fierce matches.
Since a Tokyo sumo venue is the oldest sumo venue, the access to the seats inside the venue are not updated and not adapted for reduced mobility.
We hope sumo association can make improvements in their venue.
Hope to welcome again!
Warm regards
Rochelle_B, Nov 2025
Elly is passionate about Sumo & explained its traditions, history, game rules & current wrestlers standing very well without being geeky.
I learned a lot & appreciated the snacks & use of sumo towels for her fave wrestlers. She showed the East entrance/passageway which I would not have known if I DIY. We were able to see & photograph/video the.competitors & referees up close.
This was a bucket list item I splurged on & 1 of main reasons I went to Fukuoka. I am really glad to have taken the tour with her.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful review!!
💙💙 I’m so happy, and I’m so grateful you chose to spend your Fukuoka tournament with me, and I hope our paths cross again at another basho.
Until then, keep the sumo spirit strong! ^^
Cheers,
Elly
Sheryl_M, Sep 2025
Very pleased with this tour. Learned so much about sumo wrestling and enjoyed the tournament knowing what was going on. Highly recommend. Meet up was easy to find, and tour operator stayed with us for entire time.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
So happy to hear you had a great time and enjoyed learning about sumo! It was a pleasure having you on the tour. We're very happy to know the whole experience felt smooth and stress-free, that’s always one of our goals! Hope to see you again next time you’re in Tokyo or in Nagoya!
Adam_S, Sep 2025
Very informative and enthusiastic guide! My wife and I had a great time!
Elly is very engaging and taught us a lot about the sport of sumo. My wife and I highly recommend her.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you! I had such a great time with you two. It was a joy sharing the world of sumo with you. So happy you enjoyed the experience (and that you caught the sumo bug too 😉).
By the way the east Yokozuna, Onosato won the tournament! ^^
Wishing you all the best on your travels! 💛
Mike_S, Sep 2025
Elizabeth was a fountain of knowledge about the sport, the history and the ceremony of Sumo. Sure you could come see it, but to be able to ask questions and get a deep understanding of the spectacle that is Sumo was fantastic.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks so much for this lovely review!
I’m so happy you enjoyed the day and got to see just how special sumo really is. It’s one of those things that’s even better once you understand all the meaning and ceremony behind it. It was such a fun day sharing it with you! Hope the rest of your time in Tokyo was amazing 😊
Peta_G, Sep 2024
Ely's knowledge and enthusiasm for Sumo is amazing! She definitely converted us to die-hard fans by the end of the tour. Watching Sumo with such a knowledgeable and fun guide definitely made our experience so much more enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much!
I'm so happy to hear you had fun. And even happier to know you’ve joined the club of die-hard sumo fans! 😄 It was such a great day, and your energy and curiosity made it even better.
Hope you’ll keep following sumo from afar, and if you’re ever back in Japan, I’d love to guide you again...perhaps in Nagoya? ^^
Take care,
Elly "Sumo Expert"
Melissa_B, May 2024
I’ve traveled with my husband to Japan, we didn't understand Sumo but we wanted to go to a tournament. Thanks to Sumo Tours and Elisabeth it was a great experience, really fun and we were able to enjoy the tournament to the fullest. Thank you very much Elisabeth! Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much!
I'm really glad you both enjoyed the tournament. It was a pleasure sharing sumo with you! Even if you didn’t know much at first, your curiosity and openness made it so much fun to guide you.
Hope you’ll keep a little place in your heart for sumo, and maybe we’ll meet again someday in Japan!
Perhaps in Nagoya? ^^
All the best,
Elisabeth "The Sumo expert"
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