Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Tour with Local Guide Tickets | Sumida, Tokyo

Experience the excitement of a Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan, with an English-speaking local guide introducing you to Japan’s national sport before you take your seat.

Getting started

Meet your English-speaking local guide at the designated meeting point near Ryogoku Kokugikan. Before entering the arena, your guide will provide your tournament ticket and introduce you to the basics of professional sumo, including its history, traditions, wrestler rankings, and important rituals. They’ll also assist you with the admission process before you enter the venue.

What to expect

• Learn how Japan’s national sport works, from wrestler rankings and tournament structure to the rituals and traditions you’ll encounter during the day.

• Step inside Tokyo’s iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena, home to professional sumo and the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament. Your assigned chair seat gives you a comfortable spot to enjoy the action.

• From lower-ranked bouts to the more competitive matches later in the day, experience the atmosphere of a professional sumo tournament as wrestlers face off in the dohyo.

• Between bouts, explore the arena’s souvenir shops and food stalls, or try the famous Kokugikan yakitori for a taste of the traditional tournament experience.

• Once you’re seated, you’ll watch the matches at your own pace. Your guide provides the introduction and entry support but does not accompany you during the tournament viewing.

• Select a regular Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament date or Senshuraku, the tournament’s thrilling final day, for a different way to experience professional sumo in Tokyo.