City activities

Grand Sumo Tournament Tour and Optional Sightseeing in Osaka

Free cancellation

Language: English, Japanese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 5 hours 15 minutes

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Entrance fees included

Guided tour

E-Voucher

Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

Witness three-hour top-tier sumo matches and learn more about sumo traditions
Get exclusive keepsakes, including a detailed sumo booklet and a cheer-up towel
Use the earphone guide system to stay engaged with explanations during matches
Add an optional guided visit to Dōtonbori, Osaka's vibrant entertainment district

What to expect

Immerse yourself in the electrifying world of sumo with this tour in Osaka, guided by a seasoned sumo connoisseur. You have the option to explore the lively Dōtonbori district before heading to the tournament, or meet directly at the sumo venue and watch the tournament with real-time commentary from your guide.

What sets this tour apart are the exclusive keepsakes that you'll receive. These include an informative pamphlet featuring wrestler profiles with English translations, explained by your guide during the matches. You'll also receive a cheer-up towel to support your favourite wrestler, adding to the overall excitement. To delve deeper into the sport, a detailed sumo booklet is provided.

An earphone guide system will ensure you catch every detail from your guide. During the three-hour session, you'll witness top-tier matches, cheer alongside fellow enthusiasts, and gain insights into fascinating sumo traditions.

For those seeking additional adventure, the tour offers an optional visit to Dōtonbori, Osaka's entertainment district. You'll discover its landmarks, diverse cuisine, lively nightlife, shopping opportunities, and energetic atmosphere. This tour blends culture, thrill, and city exploration into one memorable experience.

What's included

Guided tour
Headsets (to hear the guide)
Entrance ticket

Where

Meeting point:

There are two meeting points. 1) For those who join the Dōtonbori tour, the meeting point is at 12:45 at Namba Square in front of Marui. The address is 3-8-9 Namba Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu 542-0076, Japan, 542-0076 Osaka, JP. 2) For those not joining the Dōtonbori tour, the meeting is outside the main entrance of EDION Arena (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium) - the sumo venue. The meeting time is 14:45. The address is 3-4-36 Nambanaka Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka-fu 556-0011, Japan, 556-0011 Osaka, JP. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Not wheelchair or stroller accessible

Know in advance:

There are two types of seats: chair seats and box seats. Chair seats are farther from the ring than box seats. You can sit on a chair while you need to sit on the flat floor if you use a box seat
Chair seat categories: Chair Seats S: Located behind SS seats, providing excellent views; Chair Seats A: Mid-range seats with a balanced view; Chair Seats C: Located towards the rear, suitable for budget-conscious spectators
Box seats: Each box seat in a square shape with each side being 130cm accommodates 4 people; each spectator sits on their own cushion. Choose the Box seat options depending on the size of your group. No matter which Box seat option you choose, you can use the entire box (square) for your own group. In other words, the fewer the number of your group, the more space one can use in the box
Minimum age to join this tour is 4 years old
A moderate amount of walking is involved. Comfortable shoes are recommended

Provider

Arumachi, Inc.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the experience begins.

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