Grand Sumo Tournament Tickets In Japan

Japan's six annual Grand Sumo Tournaments (basho) rotate between Tokyo's Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Osaka's Edion Arena, Nagoya's Dolphins Arena, and Fukuoka's PayPay Dome Arena. Find ringside box seats, upper tier tickets, and morning practice tour combo formats here.

Sumo wrestler crouching, focused on opponent in a crowded arena, Japan.

Sumo wrestler performing on stage in front of an audience in Japan.

Sumo wrestlers preparing for a match in a Japanese arena.

Sumo wrestler throwing salt during a traditional ceremony in Japan.

Sumo wrestling arena in Tokyo with surrounding cityscape and Tokyo Skytree in the background.

Grand Sumo Tournament with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryōgoku Kokugikan

4 hr

Watch the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament with a licensed English-speaking guide who explains the sport before the matches begin.
Start with a guided pre-event lecture that helps you understand sumo rules, rituals, and rankings.
Enjoy live bouts and traditional ceremonies from reserved seating at Ryōgoku Kokugikan.
Receive The Sumo booklet in English and the official banzuke-hyo to follow the wrestlers during the tournament.
Choose A, B, C, or S seats, with A and S seats including a yakitori snack, a drink, and a cheering towel.

More details

Watch the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament with a licensed English-speaking guide who explains the sport before the matches begin.
Start with a guided pre-event lecture that helps you understand sumo rules, rituals, and rankings.
Enjoy live bouts and traditional ceremonies from reserved seating at Ryōgoku Kokugikan.
Receive The Sumo booklet in English and the official banzuke-hyo to follow the wrestlers during the tournament.
Choose A, B, C, or S seats, with A and S seats including a yakitori snack, a drink, and a cheering towel.

from

¥27,800

Sumo wrestlers in a ring during the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.

Sumo wrestlers competing in Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament with referee observing.

Spectators holding a banner at the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.

Spectators holding banners at Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.

Sumo wrestling ring inside Ryogoku Kokugikan arena, Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.

Group enjoying traditional Japanese meal before Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.

Visitors posing with a sumo wrestler statue in Tokyo, Japan, near the Grand Sumo Tournament venue.

Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Private Tour with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryogoku Kokugikan, Sumo District (May / Sept)

6 hr

Watch Japan's national sport live at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan, home to three of the six official Grand Sumo Tournaments held each year.
A private English-speaking sumo expert stays with your group exclusively, explaining every bout, ritual, and wrestler story as the action unfolds.
Skip the complicated official ticketing process — reserved S-class or A-class seats closer to the ring are arranged for you.
Follow along effortlessly with an audio headset, sumo info pamphlet, and the official banzuke-hyo wrestler ranking table included.
Available for the Tokyo tournaments in May and September — choose your preferred dates and seat class at booking.

More details

Watch Japan's national sport live at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan, home to three of the six official Grand Sumo Tournaments held each year.
A private English-speaking sumo expert stays with your group exclusively, explaining every bout, ritual, and wrestler story as the action unfolds.
Skip the complicated official ticketing process — reserved S-class or A-class seats closer to the ring are arranged for you.
Follow along effortlessly with an audio headset, sumo info pamphlet, and the official banzuke-hyo wrestler ranking table included.
Available for the Tokyo tournaments in May and September — choose your preferred dates and seat class at booking.