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Fukuoka Sumo Tour: Witness Kyushu Grand Tournament!
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Overview
Kyushu Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour offers a chance to see Japan's exciting national sport! This tour lets people watch powerful sumo wrestlers fight in the ring.
The Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament (Ozumo Kyushu Basho) is one of six big sumo events each year. It happens in mid-November at the Fukuoka International Center, near Tenjin and Hakata. On this tour, guests can watch sumo matches from either Chair-seat B or Masu-seat C. People can find their favorite wrestlers and cheer them on!
This experience includes admission fees, an English sumo guide, and an English-speaking local guide. It does not include transportation to or from the meeting spot, or lunch and dinner. 
Highlights
See Real Sumo Wrestlers: Watch powerful sumo wrestlers battle it out in the ring.
Enjoy Comfortable Seats: Watch Sumo matches from either Chair-seat B or Masu-seat C.
English Sumo Guide: Get a sumo guide in English to help you understand the matches.
Friendly Local Guide: An English-speaking local guide will help you during the tour.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the sumo tour and liked seeing the matches and wrestlers. The English guide and pamphlet helped visitors understand more about the tournament.
Customers enjoyed seeing the Sumo wrestlers up close.
The tour guide was very friendly and helpful.
Guests felt immersed in Japanese culture.
The English pamphlet helped explain Sumo.
The event was conveniently located.
Some people found the seats uncomfortable.
The event was too long for some people.
The Journey
Gofukumachi Station
Begin your Fukuoka adventure at Gofukumachi Station, a key access point steeped in local atmosphere. More than just a transit hub, it's the gateway to the city's vibrant heart, where you'll meet your guide and start your immersive exploration of Fukuoka's culture and history. Consider it the starting point of your unforgettable journey.
Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament
Experience the raw power and ancient traditions of Sumo wrestling at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament, a highlight of Fukuoka's cultural calendar. Secure your seat (either Chair-seat B or Masu-seat C) and witness the clash of titans, accompanied by insightful real-time English commentary. This is more than just a sporting event; it's a deeply cultural spectacle, a chance to connect with Japan's rich heritage and witness the intensity of Sumo up close. Prepare to be enthralled by the ritual, athleticism, and history that define this iconic sport.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes admission fees, a sumo commentary pamphlet in English, and an English-speaking local guide. Transportation to and from the Gofukumachi Station meeting place and dismissal point is at your own expense. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Hot Tip
Arrive early to find your seat and soak in the atmosphere before the matches begin! Bring snacks and drinks to enjoy during the tournament, since lunch and dinner are not included.
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