Guided Tours

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

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.

Duration

4 hr - 5 hr 30 min

Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.1/5(28)

Frederic S

Solo

Verified booking

4 days ago

It was amazing. The guide explained everything about sumo to us. I loved it. The sumo tournament was exceptional. A big thank you to the whole team and to the guide, who was very friendly.

Jared F

Solo

Verified booking

Yesterday

Lili was an amazing tour guide, her energy and knowledge made the already amazing experience even better. She was funny and very animated - would recommend to anyone!

Jason P

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

Our tour guide Shin was absolutely amazing. He had all the stat sheets, bout #, the wrestlers he followed. No question was too small for him to teach us

Rose M

Group

Verified booking

6 days ago

The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the event. He covered the history as well as current wrestlers rankings and different strategies during the matches.

Mehmet A

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

Sumo wrestling, being a part of traditional japanese culture All games are interesting but especially high rafting wrestlers in the afternoon were very exciting

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.

Entry to Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament

National Government-licensed English guide interpreter

Pre-event lecture on sumo by the guide

'The Sumo' booklet (English)

Banzuke-hyo (official table of rankings)

Light snack (Kokugikan specialty yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) & drink) (with A & S seats)

Cheering towel (with A & S seats)

Reserved A, B, C, or S seat (as per option selected)

TOTAL DURATION4 hours - 5 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERWalk
Start point
Meeting Point near Ryōgoku Station (e.g., Ryogoku View Hotel)
Get direction
1 activity
10 min by walk
0.5 km
1. Edo Noren (Life-Sized Dohyo Marketplace)
30 min
15 min by walk
1 km
2. Eko-in Temple (Historic Sumo Temple)
25 min
10 min by walk
1 km
3. Ryōgoku Kokugikan (Grand Sumo Tournament)
3 hr
End point
Ryōgoku Kokugikan (tour ends at arena)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Frederic S
Solo
Verified booking
4 days ago
It was amazing. The guide explained everything about sumo to us. I loved it. The sumo tournament was exceptional. A big thank you to the whole team and to the guide, who was very friendly.
Rose M
Group
Verified booking
6 days ago
The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the event. He covered the history as well as current wrestlers rankings and different strategies during the matches.
Jared F
Solo
Verified booking
Yesterday
Lili was an amazing tour guide, her energy and knowledge made the already amazing experience even better. She was funny and very animated - would recommend to anyone!
Mehmet A
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Sumo wrestling, being a part of traditional japanese culture All games are interesting but especially high rafting wrestlers in the afternoon were very exciting
Jason P
Couple
Verified booking
3 days ago
Our tour guide Shin was absolutely amazing. He had all the stat sheets, bout #, the wrestlers he followed. No question was too small for him to teach us

Follow the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament with a licensed English-speaking guide who helps you understand the sport before the action begins.

Getting started

Meet your guide for a short pre-event lecture that explains sumo rules, rituals, and rankings. After ticket validation, proceed to Ryōgoku Kokugikan and enter the arena with guidance. Standard venue security checks apply.

What to expect

Ryōgoku Kokugikan is Tokyo’s iconic sumo arena, hosting official Grand Sumo Tournaments where top-division wrestlers compete alongside traditional ceremonies.

Features

Join a guided pre-event lecture led by a licensed English-speaking guide.

Watch live sumo bouts and ceremonial entrances from reserved seating.

Use The Sumo booklet in English and the official banzuke-hyo to follow wrestlers and rankings.

Select A, B, C, or S seats, with A and S seats including a yakitori snack, a drink, and a cheering towel.

What to bring

Casual attire; avoid large hats or accessories that obstruct others’ views.

Accessibility

Stroller and wheelchair storage is available on the 1st and 2nd floors; strollers aren’t allowed in seating areas.

Wheelchair users must inform in advance and move to the 2nd floor independently or with help from their group; the guide cannot provide physical assistance.

What’s not allowed

Large luggage at your seat; store it elsewhere.

Outside food or bottled/canned drinks.

Strong flash photography.

Moving during matches and key ceremonies.

Strollers cannot be brought into the seating area.

Additional information

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

Meeting point: Ryogoku View Hotel; tour ends at the arena, and returns are on your own.

Tournament months: January (Tokyo), March (Osaka), May (Tokyo), July (Nagoya), September (Tokyo), and November (Fukuoka).

Seating is assigned; selection isn’t possible, and groups may be split.

Vegetarian options are not available; no alternative is provided if you skip the yakitori.

Children aged 3 and under may enter free if seated on a guardian’s lap; a separate seat requires an additional ticket.

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