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    Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour

    4.2(6 reviews)
    By H.I.S.Co., Ltd.Product code 43454P388
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    Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour gallery 6Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour gallery 7Meeting Point: RYŌGOKU STATION, West Exit

    Duration

    5 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

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    Overview

    Discover Sumo Culture, History, and the January Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo! Discover Sumo Culture, History, and the January Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo! Join an English-guided tour in Ryogoku, exploring sites of Japan’s sport, and feel the power and spirit up close. Meeting point: JR Ryogoku Station West Gate Seat Type: 2nd Floor A-Class Chair Seat 2nd Floor B-Class Chair Seat 2nd Floor C-Class Chair Seat Meeting Time: 12:45 PM | Tour Starts: 1:00 PM The walking tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Tickets can only be picked up at the designated time on your reserved day - no other dates or times are available, and we cannot take responsibility for missed pick-ups. Please be sure to arrive on time.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Banzuke (official ranking list, in Japanese)

    Other

    Sumo Brochure (in English)

    Other

    Live commentary by Guide during the tournament

    Other

    English-speaking guide

    Other

    Audio earphone guide system

    Other

    Grand Sumo Tournament Ticket (Chair Seat A, B or C, depending on the plan)

    Not included

    Other

    Food and drinks

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available

    Itinerary

    Standard5 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    Admission included

    Witness live sumo matches featuring powerful and skilled wrestlers. The arena houses a Sumo Museum where important sumo-related items such as woodblock prints, folding screens and ceremonial aprons from as far back as the Edo period are on display. There are shops on the 1st and 2nd floors of the arena. Enjoy shopping for fans, stationery, sweets, and other sumo-related merchandise.

    Additional Info

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    Children up to 3 years of age may also join, but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian while watching.

    Other

    Seats may not be designated. This information will be provided on the day of the tour.

    Other

    It is not permitted to take photographs with your own smartphone or other devices.

    Other

    Please note that you will have to wait to be seated if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association (on the last tournament day), the ring procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (on the last tournament day). In such a case, please wait until the event is over before proceeding to spectator seating.

    Other

    If you would like to be seated together as a group, please make a request when booking. Although staff will try to provide customers with their requested seating arrangements, please note that some requests may not be accommodated.

    Other

    Suitcases and other large pieces of luggage cannot be brought into the seating area. Please make sure to store luggage at another location on your own in advance (coin lockers, etc.) or at your accommodation.

    Other

    Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into Kokugikan is prohibited. Please purchase food and refreshments from the vendors inside the arena

    Other

    Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.

    Other

    Please arrive by 10 minutes before departure.

    Other

    Walking Tour plan: Please wear comfortable walking shoes as this tour involves a moderate amount of walking.

    Other

    Walking Tour plan: In case of heavy rain or other inclement weather, the walking tour portion may be canceled. You will still receive your Sumo Tournament ticket and can explore the museum and stadium on your own.

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    All Sales Final

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

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0+ days before

    Review Summary

    4.2

    6 reviews

    Collected by Viator

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