[아이치] Nagoya: Grand Sumo Tournament Tour

• What decisively differentiates this tour is the guide’s attentiveness to each traveler to make the experience memorable. Firstly, each traveler will receive three souvenirs which are hard to come by.
• 1) A pamphlet showing photos and profiles of wrestlers with English translation. The guide will walk you through it as you watch each fight.
• 2) A cheer-up towel for a particular wrestler. The guide will show you how to use it when the wrestler is going to fight; cheering up a particular wrestler will significantly increase the joy of watching.
• 3) A sumo booklet which tells pretty much all about sumo.
• Secondly, using an earphone guide system, your guide will provide real-time commentaries through your headset throughout the tournament.

Nagoya is the fourth-most populous city in Japan. It is also known as the home of Toyota, the world's largest automotive company. While Nagoya is the third largest metropolis Japan, the city made a humble start from Nagoya Castle built by the Tokugawa clan who ruled Japan for almost three centuries. Built in early 17th century, the castle exhibits most of the traits Japanese castles offer. Learn from your expert guide: 1) The historical backdrop when the castle was constructed. 2) How the Tokugawa clan mobilized the feudal lords who were once antagonistic toward the clan. 3) Architectural tecniques used to build it. 4) Its effectiveness as a fortress / dungeon. Last but not least, marvel at the beauty of the Honmaru Palace featuring extensive use of valuable hinoki cypress wood, decorative metal fittings, and the fine art gracing the walls, ceilings, and sliding doors.