Sumo Tournament Experience in Osaka

Make your Osaka trip memorable as you get to see Japan’s natural sports up close with a guide by your side who’ll explain sumo’s history, rules, and rituals.

Take part in a photo session with sumo wrestlers after the show and get to step into the ring for an interactive experience.

Visit the kimono area to try on a kimono haori (Japanese formal coat) or purchase one as a souvenir.

Choose how you experience the show; opt for a premium seat without a meal, a regular seat with a chanko-nabe hot pot, or a VIP seat that includes the meal and upgraded seating for the best view.

Watch a live sumo show and take part in an interactive workshop led by a former wrestler.

Learn basic sumo techniques through a short cultural introduction before the show.

See live sumo bouts between former professionals and enjoy photo opportunities after.

Choose from free seating, standard seating, or premium front-row seats for the show.

Pick a food option that suits you, from chanko-nabe and bento meals to light snack bags.

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.