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Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour
Product code 43454P388
From
From JPY 16,000
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Sep 27, 2026
Start times
1:00 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-3, Child ages 4-11, Adult ages 12-99
Options
Walking Tour & B-Class Seat, Walking Tour & A-Class Seat, Walking Tour & C-Class Seat
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Duration
5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 16,000
Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour
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Duration
5 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
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.
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
Banzuke (official ranking list, in Japanese)
Sumo Brochure (in English)
Live commentary by Guide during the tournament
English-speaking guide
Audio earphone guide system
Grand Sumo Tournament Ticket (Chair Seat A, B or C, depending on the plan)
Not included
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
Admission included
Stop 1
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
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