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Sacred Sumo Sites – “Nara, Birthplace of Sumo” Drive Stamp Rally
The Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Liaison Council (Katsuragi City, Kashiba City, and Sakurai City), in collaboration with JAF, will hold a drive stamp rally where you can tour sumo-related sites and recommended spots by car. If you collect stamps at three or more of the six spots, you can enter a prize drawing in which a total of 35 winners will receive products from the three cities. Anyone with a smartphone can take part. Why not take this opportunity to visit the sacred land of sumo?
Event Period
From Monday, December 1, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026.
How to Join the Drive Stamp Rally
- Access the website
Access the website from the QR code.
(Smartphone users can simply tap the link on this page to access it.) - Register as a user
First-time users need to complete a simple user registration. - Join the rally
Tap the “Join” button on the event page to enter the rally. - Collect stamps
When you arrive at a stamp spot, use your smartphone’s location information or the QR code at the spot to get a stamp. - Get your benefits
After collecting your stamps, proceed to apply for the prizes listed below during the campaign period.
Stamp Spots (6 Locations in Total)
Kashiba City
Koshioreda Park
Dondzurubo (Donzurubō rock formation)
Katsuragi City
Sumo Museum “Kehaya-za”
Roadside Station Katsuragi – Tourist Information
Sakurai City
Sumo Shrine
Junihashira Shrine
Prizes
- Yamato Mahoroba Prize (5 winners):
A special assortment of products from all three cities. - Kashiba City Prize (10 winners):
“Chiisana Yorokobi” sake by Kankikō (Sawada Sake Brewery). - Katsuragi City Prize (10 winners):
“Umeren-ka-chan” plush toy (20 cm) from the Katsuragi City Tourism Association. - Sakurai City Prize (10 winners):
“Tanzan Kijōshu” sake by Nishiuchi Sake Brewery.
Important Notes
- Please participate using a smartphone.
- No physical stamp pads are used. Stamps are obtained using your smartphone’s GPS function (and QR codes where available).
- You do not need to be a JAF member to take part.
Please be sure to complete your entry for the prize drawing during the campaign period.
Organizer
Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Liaison Council
About the Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Liaison Council
The Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Liaison Council is a liaison body formed by Katsuragi City, Kashiba City, and Sakurai City in Nara Prefecture.
Contact
Yamato Mahoroba Sumo Liaison Council Secretariat
Kashiba City Commerce and Tourism Division
1397 Honmachi, Kashiba City, Nara Prefecture
Tel: 0744-76-2001 (main)
Fax: 0744-78-3830
JAF Nara Branch (Japan Automobile Federation)
383 Hōren-chō, Nara City, Nara Prefecture
Tel: 0742-90-0081
Media inquiries: please use the dedicated media inquiry form on the JAF website.
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