2027 Summer Nagoya Sumo Tournament

2027 Summer Nagoya Sumo Tournament

Experience one of the year’s premier sumo tournaments!

Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ “Economy,” “Premium Economy,” or the affordable luxury of “Business” class service. Premium Economy class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to JAL’s “Sakura Lounge” and the “Sakura Lounge — Hale” for Business class.

• 7 Nights / 9 Days
• 12 Meals (7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes an English-Speaking Local Guide

Tour Date & Manager:

July 13 – 21, 2027
Tour Manager: Kim Mc Cumsey

Overview:

Honbasho (Grand Sumo Tournaments) are held six times a year across four major cities in Japan! Each tournament lasts 15 days, typically in odd-numbered months, starting in January. The Grand Sumo Nagoya Basho (Nagoya Tournament) will take place from July 11 – 25 at the Aichi International Arena (IG Arena) in Nagoya. This is the fourth major tournament of the year, featuring top-division makuuchi and juryo wrestlers. Makuuchi is the top division rank, with just 42 wrestlers, while juryo is the second highest rank, with only 28 wrestlers. Once promoted to juryo, a wrestler is considered a professional, with a substantial salary and privileges, unlike lower ranks, which are still considered “in training” and receive only a small allowance. With promotions and demotions decided by win–loss records, every match becomes an intense fight for advancement.

Visit:

Centrair, Nagoya, Mino & Inuyama

Tour Highlights:

Katana Kaji (Traditional Japanese Swordsmith) Demonstration, Udatsu Preservation District, Ukai (Cormorant Fishing) Pleasure Boat with Dinner, Inuyama Castle and Castle Town, Toyota Automobile Museum, Aichi International Arena (IG Arena), Grand Sumo Nagoya Basho (Nagoya Tournament), Atsuta Jingu, Kakukyu Hatcho Miso no Sato Factory Tour, All-You-Can-Eat Melons, Osu Shopping Street, Noritake no Mori & AEON MALL Nagoya Noritake Garden

Hands-On Experiences:

Kimono Dress-up & Mug Painting