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The Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryōgoku Kokugikan was completely sold out if you tried to purchase tickets on your own, so having the reserved seats through this experience made all the difference. We also gained so much more than just admission to the tournament. Melody our English-speaking expert guide provided a wealth of fascinating knowledge about the history, traditions, rituals and culture of sumo, which gave us a much deeper appreciation for what we were watching. From the ceremonies and purification rituals to the rules, rankings and traditions surrounding the wrestlers, we came away understanding and appreciating sumo on an entirely different level. And seeing these incredible athletes compete live, right in front of us, was something we'll never forget — especially watching Ōhō, weighing an incredible 434 pounds, win his bout! For anyone visiting Tokyo who wants more than simply sitting in the stands and watching sumo, this is the experience we would highly recommend. The combination of guaranteed reserved seating and an incredibly knowledgeable English guide turned what could have been simply a sporting event into an unforgettable cultural experience.

The whole thing was amazing and not at all what my partner and I expected. The food was delicious, and the waiting staff were quick and friendly. There was an English speaking announcer, who was very engaging and gave so much interesting info, whilst also getting the crowd involved. The sumo wrestlers were so charismatic and really knew how to work the crowd. My boyfriend and I both volunteered to challenge the wrestlers - putting on an inflatable Sumo suit and trying to push the wrestler out the ring. The Geisha was beautiful and it was great to see her dance. Got a pic with them all the end - what an amazing start to our trip! So worth the money :)