Activities

Sumo guided tour with Grand Sumo Tournament and optional dinner

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 7 hours

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Smaller Group Size

Subject expert guide

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Small group

Why you’ll love this…

You'll experience thrilling live sumo matches at Tokyo's prestigious Kokugikan Arena
There's a special option on 7 October to view top-ranked wrestlers from various angles
You'll discover the different ranks of sumo wrestlers and learn about their rigorous training regimens
A visit to significant sumo-related landmarks is included to deepen your understanding of this ancient sport
Your knowledgeable local guide will share expert information and answer all your questions about sumo

What to expect

What sets this tour apart is its focus on the origin, history, and culture of sumo, as well as real-time commentaries in the sumo arena as the match progresses. The tour is a small group tour of a maximum of 10 travellers with real-time commentaries by a sumo expert guide.

The tour consists of two parts: a visit to sumo-related historical landmarks and viewing bouts in the sumo arena with real-time commentaries, accompanied by a sumo expert guide. Some of the highlights include a walking tour around Ryogoku, a sumo town. Increase the joy of watching the tournament by learning a lot about sumo from your knowledgeable guide as you visit many sumo-related must-see spots before you actually view the bouts in the arena. While the tour entails the two essential and integral parts, you can enjoy a 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM option where one can just join the sumo viewing part.

What's included

Headsets to hear the guide (for groups of more than 3 people)
Tickets for the tournament
Information package
Guided tour

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Where

Ryōgoku Kokugikan, 1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting point:

The meeting point is either: 1) Toei Oedo Line Ryogoku Sta. (E12) A3 Exit on the ground. Please note that there are two Ryogoku stations: Toei and JR. The right one is Toei, not JR. Your guide will be holding a signboard reading "Arumachi". 2) The left side of the Kokugikan arena's front gate. The meeting point for options which start at 1.00 pm is the first one. For options starting at 11:00am and 3.00 pm, the meeting point is the second one, but the local provider will confirm the meeting time and place right after booking.

What to remember

Know in advance:

On October 7th, you will be seated in Chair B
On September, you will be seated in either Chair B or Chair C on the balcony. Chair B offers a few advantages over Chair C: it's closer to the ring, slightly larger, and has softer cushioning for added comfort. The seating map in the photo section shows their exact locations
Infants aged 0 to 3 years can join the tour free of charge. However, please inform the tour operator in advance of the number of infants attending if you plan to bring any

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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