Guided Tours

Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Guided Tour

Experience the nail-biting and heart-thumping phenomenon of sumo wrestling at Ryogoku Kokugikan arena along with an expert guide for company.

Highlights

Feel the adrenaline rush and joy of watching sumo wrestling, a national Japanese sport that goes back over 2000 years.
With a guide by your side, learn how sumo wrestling was regarded as entertainment in Japanese royal courts over centuries.
Watch the crowd’s anticipation rise as the ring procession of wrestlers enter the arena and engage in the ritual stomping ceremony.
Go for the floor seats if you want a great view on a budget, or cheer with your friends from the box seats accommodating 2 to 4 people.
Fun fact: Top-division sumo wrestlers wear white loincloths during training and colorful ones during their matches, whereas lower-division wrestlers wear black loincloths during training and matches.

Inclusions

Guided tour of Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament
Expert guide
Floor A/B/C-class chair or B/C box seats (as per option selected)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your experience

Whether you are a sports enthusiast or looking to experience Japanese culture like never before, the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament is the perfect way to do so. Taking place in the Ryogoku Kokugikan arena, considered the mecca of sumo wrestling, this tournament is a treat to watch. With a licensed guide at the helm, learn about the traditions and history of this sport. From seeing the procession of wrestlers enter the arena to the wrestlers sprinkling salt before starting the match, soak in the authentic sumo wrestling experience. With the option of selecting between floor and box seats with an incredible view, get to wave your cheer towel as you watch the wrestlers go at it with their all.

Know before you go

What to bring

Bring along your binoculars.

What’s not allowed

Keep in mind food & beverages and alcohol, suitcases, and large bags are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Throwing cushions at the wrestlers is prohibited.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

Additional information

Children under the age of 3 years must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian while watching.
Please be seated during the following events: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association, the ring procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony.
Put your cell phone on silent mode and refrain from talking on it in the audience.
Guests aged 4 years and above must have an admission ticket.
Please note that re-entry is allowed once a day,

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.