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Watching SUZUKI Cup - India Japan 75th Anniversary Cricket Match -
Experience the Thrilling T20 Match (Japan vs. India) Live!
Let’s go to the Sano City International Cricket Ground!

Deadline of Reservation: 11:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026 (JST)
Deadline of Payment: 11:00 PM on the day following your reservation.
Please note, your reservation will be cancelled if payment is not confirmed by the above deadline.


Top Indian cricket superstars are coming together right here in Japan! Don't miss out on this incredible experience—join us at the stadium and cheer them on live from the stands!

<1> Day Trip Bus Tour with Match Tickets
◆Spectator Tour of SUZUKI Cup - India Japan 75th Anniversary Cricket Match -


Tour Information
Departing from & Returning to Tokyo(Agent-Organized Tour Contract)
Date of Departure: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (Public Holiday) - Day Trip

Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground (Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture)

Departure & Return Location: On the street near "Niji no Hiroba" (Rainbow Plaza) at Sogo Recreation Park, south of Owens Stadium Edogawa.

Match: SUZUKI Cup - India Japan 75th Anniversary Cricket Match -

Duration: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm (subject to slight changes depending on the progress of the match.)

Seat: Grandstand Seating Area

Tour Price: 26,800 JPY per person (Same rate for children age 6-12 years old)

★ Free for children under elementary school age (under 6 years old) who do not require their own seat.

What's Included: Chartered bus fare, toll fees, and match ticket (Grandstand Seating Area).

What's NOT Included: Round-trip transportation between your home and the departure/return location, meals, and other personal expenses.

Assembling Place: On the street near "Niji no Hiroba" (Rainbow Plaza) at Sogo Recreation Park, south of Owens Stadium Edogawa.

Assembling Time: 7:20 am – 8:00 AM (Registration opens at 7:20 am and closes at 8:00 am)

Bus Company: Kanto Jidosha Co., Ltd. (Large chartered bus)

Minimum Participants for tour operation: 30 people

Maximum Capacity: 200 people

Tour Escort: One tour escort will accompany each bus on the journey.

Meals: No meals provided.
*Please bring your own lunch.

Please note that the itinerary and schedule are subject to change due to traffic conditions, weather, etc.

If the match is canceled after the tour bus has departed, the tour will be redirected to the Sano Premium Outlets.

Click here for the Spectator Tour (Tokyo Departure/Return) flyer.

★ Please read through carefully before booking.


<2> ◆Match Tickets Only(Outside the scope of a travel contract)

Match ticket is also available: without joining the bus tour, you can purchase the match ticket through this website.

Application Information

Match Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (Public Holiday) – Match starts at 1:00 PM (Scheduled)

Venue: Sano International Cricket Ground (Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture)

Match: SUZUKI Cup - India Japan 75th Anniversary Cricket Match - (Scheduled for 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Ticket Prices:

Grandstand Seating Area: 10,000 JPY per person

Folding Chair Seating Area: 5,000 JPY per person

Standing Area: 3,000 JPY per person

Admission is free for children 12 and under (elementary school age and younger) who do not require their own seat.

All purchases are final. Once payment is completed, a 100% cancellation fee applies, and no refunds will be issued for cancellations made for personal reasons.
Please note this in advance.

However, if the match is cancelled due to rain or other unforeseen circumstances, your ticket will be eligible for a refund.

Access Information: How to Get to Sano International Cricket Ground

・By Train

Approximately a 20-minute walk from Tanuma Station (Tobu Sano Line).

Please watch out for traffic, as there are no sidewalks on the route from the station to the venue.

Train services are limited, so please check the timetable well in advance.

Trains on this line operate with only 2 cars. Depending on the crowd, you may not be able to board the first train, so please allow plenty of extra time to reach the venue.

・By Car

Please note: There is no parking available at the venue.

On the day of the match, the Japan Cricket Association will operate a shuttle bus service between the Sano Premium Outlets parking lot and the cricket ground (approx. 30 minutes).

Shuttle bus seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Important Notices Regarding the Shuttle Bus
The number of shuttle buses and seating capacity are limited, so we cannot guarantee a ride for all attendees.
Please note in advance that you may not be able to board if a bus reaches full capacity.

Shuttle Bus Operator: Kanto Jidosha Co., Ltd. (Large chartered buses)

Timetable of Shuttle Bus (to the Venue)

10:00 Depart from Sano Premium Outlets
(P6 Parking Lot)

10:30 Arrive at Sano International Cricket Ground

11:30 Depart from Sano Premium Outlets
(Accessible parking area behind the Adidas store)

12:00 Arrive at Sano International Cricket Ground

Important Notes about the shuttle bus operation:
・Departure and arrival times are subject to change depending on traffic conditions on the day of the event.

(You may have to wait up to approximately 1 hour.)

・Due to the national holiday period, the Sano Premium Outlets parking lot is expected to be crowded, so parking may take some time.

・You may not be able to board the first bus due to crowds, which could result in missing the start of the match. Please allow plenty of extra time to reach the venue.

★ Shuttle Bus Timetable (From the Venue to Sano City Premium Outlets)

16:15 Departure from Sano City International Cricket Ground

16:45 Arrive at Sano Premium Outlets

17:15 Depart from Sano International Cricket Ground

17:45 Arrive at Sano City Premium Outlets

Important Notes about the shuttle bus operation:
・You may also experience a wait of up to an hour for the return shuttle.

・Please also consider using public transportation (Tobu Railway) for your return journey.

★Please be sure to check the following before booking.
Important Notes for Attendees
Prohibition on Photography and Live Streaming
Please refrain from recording audio or video during the match, as well as from live streaming on social media, video platforms, or similar services.

When using Mobile Communications and Phone Calls
Please avoid making international calls or long phone calls from your seat. If you need to make a call, please do so in the concourse or similar areas.

Seating Guidelines
Please be sure to watch the game from the “purchased area and seat” indicated on your ticket.

Prohibition of Gambling
Betting and any similar activities inside the venue are strictly prohibited.

Important Notes for Food and Drink
・On the day of the match, several food trucks and beverage vendors are scheduled to be set up at the venue.

・There are no restaurants or convenience stores within walking distance around the venue.

Program for the Day

11:00 AM  Gates open
Around 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM  Pre-event
1:00 PM ~ Match begin
Around 4:00 PM Match Ends (subject to slight changes depending on the progress of the match)

Application, Payment, and Registration Periods

1. Click “New User Registration” under the “Log In” button
to proceed with registration.

2. If you’d like to book a day-trip game-viewing tour departing from and returning to Tokyo (Nishi-Kasai),
please book your tour by clicking the “Day-Trip Tour Reservation” button.

If you’d like to purchase game tickets only,
please book your tickets by clicking the “Game Ticket Reservation” button.

3. Click the “Confirm/Change” button to
review your booking details.

Deadline of Reservation: 11:00 PM on Sunday, September 20, 2026(JST)
Deadline of Payment: 11:00 PM on the day following your reservation.
Please note, your reservation will be cancelled if payment is not confirmed by the above deadline.

Method of Payment: Credit card only

★Please complete the payment process by clicking the “Payment” button on the left side of this system.

Regulation of Reservations

You can make a reservation for up to 4 people at a time.(including the representative)
For booking exceeding this limit, please register as a new representative.

Please note, your reservation will be cancelled if payment is not confirmed by the above deadline.


Once payment is complete, click the “Reservation Confirmation/Change” button,
then click the “Reservation Confirmation Here” button, and print the “Reservation Confirmation” or take a screenshot of the screen.

★You must bring the Reservation Confirmation or a screenshot of the QR code with you on the day of the event

★The QR code printed on the Reservation Confirmation serves as your ticket

*Please note that you will not be admitted to the venue on the day of the event
without your Reservation Confirmation (QR code).


For those who have booked the spectator bus tour, please be sure to have your QR code ready, as there will be a QR code check-in at the venue.

Booking Condition & Cancellation Policy

You can Modify and cancel your reservation through this website until the deadline of 11:00 PM on Sunday 20th, September 2026.

For any changes or cancellations after 11:00 PM on Sunday, 20th, September, please contact Nippon Travel Agency by email to tochigi_net@nta.co.jp

Cancellation Charge

You may cancel the travel contract at any time by paying the cancellation fees (per person) specified below. Please note that the “cancellation date” is defined as the date on which you notify the Nippon Travel Tochigi Branch of your intention to cancel during its business hours on a business day.
We will bill you for the cancellation fees.

Day Trip Bus Tour Cancellation Fee
calculated retroactively from the day before the start of the tour departure
Cancellation DateCancellation Fee
Up to 11 days agoFree
10 to 8 days prior20% (of the travel cost)
7 to 2 days prior30% (of the travel cost)
Until the day before 40% (of the travel cost)
On the day50% (of the travel cost)
After the trip begins or in case of a no-show without notice100% (of the travel cost)


Match Ticket Cancellation Fee
All purchases are final. Once payment is completed, a 100% cancellation fee applies, and no refunds will be issued for cancellations made for personal reasons.
Please note this in advance.

However, if the match is cancelled due to rain or other unforeseen circumstances, your ticket will be eligible for a refund.

Contact

Nippon Travel Co., Ltd. Tochigi Sales Division, Tochigi Branch
Postal Code 328-0041
2-3 Kawai-cho, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
TEL 0282-23-3205 / FAX 0282-22-7473
Email: tochigi_net@nta.co.jp
Business Hours: Weekdays 9:30 AM–5:30 PM (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Contact Person: Tatsuya Ueno

Travel Agency Registration No. 2 by the Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency
Full Member of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) (General Incorporated Association)
Postal Code 328-0041
2-3 Kawai-cho, Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
General Travel Business Manager: Satoshi Shirakawa
*The General Travel Operations Manager is the person responsible for transactions at the branch (office) handling your travel arrangements.
If you have any questions regarding this travel contract or the explanation provided by the representative,
please do not hesitate to contact the General Travel Operations Manager listed above.
 

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