Experience Sumo and Japanese Tradition in Kusatsu

The Grand Sumo Tour is coming to the mid-summer of Kusatsu! In addition of Sumo international exchange programs are offered on the day. Get a real sense of Japaese tradition together!


August 20 (Mon), 2007

Program 1: Grand Sumo Tour in Kusatsu

Time: 8:00AM - 3:00PM
Venue: Kusatsu Township Gymnasium
Tickets: Various types of seats available. Contact Kusatsu Onsen Tourism Association for details and purchase (Tickets should be pre-purchased)

Kusatsu Onsen Tourism Association: 0279-88-0800


Program 2: "Kodan" Story Telling & Exchange Party

Have you ever heard of "Kodan"? Like Rakugo, Kodan is one of the Japanese traditional story telling styles and we invite Mr. Terumeya-Rokubei, a local Kodan specialist in Kusatsu. He talks about the "3 tricks to fully enjoy Kusatsu Onsen".

Following Kodan performance, we will continue on to an exchange party with Kusatsu locals. While enjoying foods and drinks you can have a nice chat with them and get real sense of being a part of Kusatsu.

Time: 18:00-21:00
Venue: Kusatsu Onsen Center, Kusatsu Highland Hotel
Admission: Free

Please email event@kusatsu-onsen.org for registration.