Day trip tour including tickets to the July Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagoya and a lunch buffet at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel's "Pergola" restaurant.
- This package includes hard-to-obtain tickets to the July Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at IG Arena!
- The type of seating available varies depending on the date. Seats will be either Box B, Box C, or Chair A.
- Enjoy a lunch buffet at Pergola, the all-day dining restaurant on the 15th floor of the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel.
- Sumo viewing tickets will be handed out in front of the main entrance of IG Arena between 13:00 and 15:00 on the day of the event by staff members holding a "T-LIFE" or "Tabi-x" flag or sign!
- Please note that we do not provide transportation from the lunch venue or guidance within the IG Arena.
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- Lunch buffet at "Pergola," the all-day dining restaurant on the 15th floor of the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel.
In our dining area, where a wide variety of dishes delight and bring smiles to your face, you can fully enjoy the pleasure of food.
Enjoy meticulously prepared dishes in a bright, glass-enclosed space.
A performance kitchen where the food is finished right before your eyes!
Enjoy the lively performances, including the live kitchen and noodle station.
- A tour to watch the great national sport, sumo wrestling.
Sumo, Japan's national sport, features wrestlers who are not just overweight people. Beneath their fat lies incredibly well-trained muscles. Despite their large size, they possess remarkable flexibility and legs as strong as tree trunks. Their physical abilities are truly acrobatic, making wrestlers the ultimate athletes with bodies built for battle. In the moment of a serious match, the sound of wrestlers colliding reverberates throughout the arena. Be sure to witness this clash with your own eyes!
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- The history of sumo wrestling continues for over 1500 years.
The origins of sumo, Japan's national sport, can be traced back to mythological times, and it is said to have begun as a test of strength. After continuing as a court ceremony for about 300 years, including being held annually as a ritual to predict the year's harvest, sumo was used as training for samurai during the Sengoku period. Later, in the Edo period, sumo became a form of entertainment, with fundraising sumo tournaments being held, laying the foundation for modern professional sumo. Today, professional sumo has taken its form as a sport and is loved by many people. At the venue, you can experience firsthand the long history and traditional culture of sumo.
- Yokozuna ring-entering ceremony
The ring-entering ceremony, in which sumo wrestlers step onto the dohyo (sumo ring entrance), also serves as an introduction to the wrestlers. However, the "Yokozuna Dohyo-iri" (Yokozuna Ring-Entrance), which is held separately from the ring-entering ceremonies of the Juryo and Makuuchi divisions, offers a different kind of sacred ritual to witness. Accompanied by two other wrestlers, the "Tsuyuharai" (dew sweeper) and the "Tachimochi" (sword bearer), the Yokozuna enters the dohyo through the hanamichi (flower path), claps his hands, and then raises his legs high and performs the shiko (leg-raising) ritual. As he performs this shiko, the shouts of "Yoisho!" from the audience echo loudly throughout the venue. The Yokozuna's ceremonial apron and white rope are also among the highlights of the ceremony.
- FAQ:
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Q: Is it possible to eat and drink while watching sumo wrestling?
A: Eating and drinking are permitted in your seat. Bringing in bottles, cans, or food from outside is not allowed, but the venue's shops will be selling soft drinks such as tea and juice, as well as alcoholic beverages such as beer and shochu.
Q: What souvenirs or foods should I buy if I go to watch sumo wrestling?
A: "Cheering towels" printed with the names of sumo wrestlers are popular.
Q: What are the proper manners to observe when watching sumo wrestling?
A: Sumo matches often end in just a few seconds, so please refrain from moving seats during a match. People behind you may miss the moment of victory or defeat. Photography is permitted in the seated area, but please do not use a strong flash.
Q: Are there any dress code regulations for watching sumo wrestling?
A: There are no specific dress code requirements, but please avoid wearing large hats or other items that may obstruct the view of other spectators.
Before a match, the sumo wrestlers sprinkle "purifying salt" on the sumo ring. This salt is called "purifying salt" and is meant to purify the sacred sumo ring, ward off evil spirits, and cleanse the wrestlers' minds and bodies, praying for their safety. Only sumo wrestlers of the rank of Juryo or higher are permitted to do this.
During a match/bout: "Ring-entering ceremony" This is a ceremony held before a sumo match in the Juryo and Makuuchi divisions, in which the wrestlers wear colorful ceremonial aprons and enter the ring. It serves as an introduction to the audience and also has the meaning of warding off evil spirits from the arena as a Shinto ritual. The wrestlers appear in two groups, East and West, and enter the ring in order of rank, then line up in a circle and perform prescribed actions such as pinching and lifting the ends of their ceremonial aprons and lightly joining their hands.
Outside the venue, there are "nobori flags." Nobori are brightly colored flags bearing the names of sumo wrestlers, their stables, sponsors, and so on. They add to the festive atmosphere of the venue and also serve as lucky charms, wishing for the success of the sumo wrestlers.
Exterior view of Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel All-Day Dining "Pergola" Entrance
Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel All-Day Dining "Pergola" Lunch Buffet (Image)
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You cannot choose your seat direction or seat number. We are unable to answer inquiries regarding this.
If you would like adjacent seats within your group, please make your reservation using the same booking record. We will do our best to arrange seats as close together as possible, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your request.
If you arrive outside of the designated time, we may not be able to give you your game ticket. Please note that in this case, we will not refund the price of the game ticket.
All box seats are for groups of 4. If you book for 3 or fewer people, or 5 or more people (not multiples of 4), you may be seated with other groups.
Our staff will only be responsible for handing out tickets. Please note that we cannot accompany you on the tour.
Bringing in outside food and drinks is not permitted. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at the concession stand. Eating and drinking are permitted at your seat.
If you lose your admission ticket, you will not be admitted. We also cannot reissue tickets.
Re-entry to the IG Arena is not permitted for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Lunch service begins at 11:30 AM, and we are unable to change this time. Please note that seating is available until 1:00 PM.
We may register the contact information of the representative with the facility you are using as the contact person for the day of your visit.
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