- Overview
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- This tour offers an experience of watching live sumo watching at Nagoya.
- An English speaking guide will explain about the history and rules of sumo.
- You try Nagoya speciality food before heading to the arena holding the tournament.
- What to expect
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**Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament(Ozumo Nagoya Basho)** Nagoya holds the Sumo event in mid-July at Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium(Dolphins Arena), which is near Nagoya Castle. On this tour, you watch Sumo matches on Box Seat(Masu B seat), from the 9th to 12th seat lines, which is closest to Dohyo(ring) next to Tamari seats. Find your favorite Rikishi(wrestlers) while you watch the tournament and enjoy cheering for them. **Nagoya Food Lunch** You will enjoy one of Nagoya food before watching sumo: Teba Mabushi (Chicken Wings Rice Bowl) First of all, let's eat it as it is! Spicy peppery chicken wings and white rice go very well together! Next, put an onsen tamago (hot spring egg) on top. Adding the egg makes it a gentle taste! Finally, pour the dashi broth over the chicken and the rice.
- Map of destination or departure area
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Central Japan International Airport to Nagoya City Railway Ticket
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JR Osaka - Nagoya 'Ise-Kumano-Wakayama Area Pass'(5 Days)
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【Hida-Takayama】JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass (5 Days)
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JR Pass for Whole Japan (7, 14, 21 Days)