Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament Experience

4.9
(995 reviews)
Tokyo, Japan

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Watch Japan’s unique and traditional sport Sumo with a knowledgeable tour guide.
If you are in Tokyo in January, March or September, you should not miss it!(the tournaments take place 6 times a year; 3 times in Tokyo, once in Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka respectively. Each tournament lasts for 15 days. )

Meet your English speaking guide at the River center and walk to the stadium(2mins walk). Your guide will talk you through what is Sumo, its history and rules before entering the stadium and give you additional tips in between the bouts.

Feel the intense, serious atmosphere of the tournament while you are free to grab some beer, Yakitori(skewers), etc.. at the vendor inside the stadium and eat/drink at your seat.

What's Included

For Chair C Seats: Japanese Hot Pot Lunch
Local, professional English speaking guide
Sumo tournament ticket (chair/box seat), provided by your guide on the tour day.
For Chair S, A and B Seats: Pictorial Sumo Ranking List Sumo Guide Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Ryogoku Station

    For Lunch Plan: Meet up at Ryogoku Hanano-mai Restaurant. For other Chair Seats(S, A, B, C): Meet up at Ryogoku River Center. *Your guide will hand out the ticket on the tour date.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Ryogoku Kokugikan

    Tour Start:Walk to Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo stadium

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Ryogoku Kokugikan

    Watch the grand sumo tournament.

    3 hours Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Ryogoku Kokugikan

    6:00 pm Tour Finish

    5 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • You will get chair seat on 2nd floor.(On 1st floor, there are only box seats) Your guide will hand out the ticket on the tour date
  • This is a group tour. We will leave on time, so please make sure to be there on time!
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Tags

Extreme Sports
Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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