Nagoya Sumo Guides — Nagoya Basho 2026 Planning Tips
Planning tips, venue guide, ticket strategy, and honbasho comparison for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament at the new IG Arena.
Nagoya Basho Ticket Buying Guide
How to buy Nagoya Basho 2026 tickets from abroad. JSA face-value prices, the official Ticket Oosumo lottery, Seven-Eleven pickup, and the guided-tour allocation path that bypasses the scramble.
Read guide →IG Arena Nagoya — A First-Timer's Guide
IG Arena (Aichi International Arena) opened July 2025 and is now home to the Nagoya Basho. Address, transit, seating, what's inside, and what changed from Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Read guide →Nagoya Basho 2026 Schedule
Nagoya Basho 2026 runs July 12–26 at the new IG Arena. Full 15-day calendar, how it fits the 6-tournament honbasho year, and what mid-July means for visitors.
Read guide →Sumo Nagoya vs Tokyo vs Osaka
Honest comparison of Nagoya Basho (IG Arena, July) vs Tokyo's three honbasho at Ryogoku Kokugikan (Jan/May/Sep) vs Osaka Basho (Edion Arena, March). Pick by month, venue, and trip shape.
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