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Sumo Tournament Experience in Tokyo

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From $60.22

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Tokyo, Tokyo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

The Sumo Tournament Experience in Tokyo with Japan Awaits is an experience at the famous Grand Sumo Tournament that occurs only three times a year in Tokyo (January, May, and September). The experience allows guests to learn about sumo traditions and culture with an English-speaking tour guide (expert in sumo wrestling) while watching one of the most exciting sports in Japan.

Sumo originated in Japan and is one of Japan’s most well-known sports. It is considered as a gendai budo (Japanese martial art) with a history spanning many centuries. The sport is known for its highly regimented rules and strict traditions for its wrestlers. Most sumo wrestlers are required to live in communal heya (sumo training stables) with all aspects of their daily lives, including their meals and how they dress, closely monitored.

What's Included

B-class reserved seats

English-speaking tour guide (local sumo expert)

If selected, dinner at a local chanko hot pot restaurant to experience what sumo wrestlers eat.

Sumo information and pamphlet

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
ADULT: Age: 3 - 99

Additional Info

Chanko nabe, also known as “sumo stew”, is a Japanese stew (hot pot) that contains chicken stock as the soup base with various vegetables. Chanko originated from the Ryokoku area and sumo wrestlers are known to eat a lot of it because a large amount of ch
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
January Tournament: Tokyo
March Tournament: Osaka
No outside food or drinks are allowed in the arena, but food is available for purchase from vendors within the arena.
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Regular temperature checks for staff
September Tournament: Tokyo
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The seats will be on the second floor B chair seats (from rows 7 to 11). The tour will have a maximum of 20 people sitting in the same location with the English-speaking tour guide.
Tour guides and guests should wear face masks at all times during the tour, except when eating.
Wheelchair accessible

Chanko nabe, also known as “sumo stew”, is a Japanese stew (hot pot) that contains chicken stock as the soup base with various vegetables. Chanko originated from the Ryokoku area and sumo wrestlers are known to eat a lot of it because a large amount of ch
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
January Tournament: Tokyo
March Tournament: Osaka
No outside food or drinks are allowed in the arena, but food is available for purchase from vendors within the arena.
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Regular temperature checks for staff
September Tournament: Tokyo
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The seats will be on the second floor B chair seats (from rows 7 to 11). The tour will have a maximum of 20 people sitting in the same location with the English-speaking tour guide.
Tour guides and guests should wear face masks at all times during the tour, except when eating.
Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Ryogoku Kokugikan

The Sumo Tournament Experience is a 4-hour experience at the official basho (sumo tournament) with a group of up to 20 people.

On this tour, not only will you learn about many ancient Japanese traditions that have been preserved in sumo, including ritual elements such as the use of salt purification, you’ll also get to cheer on and greet the most famous sumo wrestlers in Japan as they are entering the stadium for their big match. Once you are inside of the stadium, you’ll be seated at B class reserved seats, which has the best view of the match with chair seatings in the stadium. You’ll learn about the history and culture of sumo wrestling, as well as learn about some of the most famous sumo wrestlers throughout history and today in Japan. Enjoy the intense matches with explanations from your expert guide and cheer on your favorite sumo wrestlers along with dedicated local fans.

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