Tokyo Sumo Tournament Tour with Tickets with Chair Seat

4.8 / 5
45 reviews
1K+ booked
Ryōgoku Kokugikan
  • Take the rare chance to watch a sumo wrestling tournament in Tokyo
  • Soak up the excitement of a sumo tournament with a local audience
  • Explore the stadium with an English-speaking guide
  • Discover the traditions, history, and culture of sumo wrestling

What to expect

Experience the excitement of sumo wrestling with this admission to one of the three annual tournaments. In a group, tour the stadium with a professional English-speaking guide, and learn about sumo culture while watching these massive warriors go head-to-head.

After meeting at the JR Ryogoku Station, head to Ryogoku Sumo Stadium and enjoy the sumo games. Watch the ring entering ceremony of the Makuuchi (Strong) Division and the Yokozuna (Strongest) Division at 3:40 PM and 3:55 PM respectively.

At 4:10 PM, the Makuuchi Division games start. See the sumo wrestlers try to force their opponent out of the ring or force any part of his body to touch the ground. Admire the results of the wrestlers' diligent training to become the highest-ranked wrestler. The tournament finishes at 6:00 PM.

Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Tickets with 2F Chair Seat
Experience the electric atmosphere of a live sumo tournament up close and cheer on giant champions!
Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Tickets with 2F Chair Seat
Soak in the grand stadium energy! Join thousands of cheering fans inside Tokyo’s iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for an unforgettable tournament day.
Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Tickets with 2F Chair Seat
Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Tickets with 2F Chair Seat
Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Tickets with 2F Chair Seat
Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Tickets with 2F Chair Seat
Feel the buzzing excitement under the sacred shinto roof as Japan's top wrestlers clash in a packed arena.
Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Tickets with 2F Chair Seat
An iconic Japanese spectacle! Immerse yourself in centuries of living history with front-row seats to Japan’s grandest sumo battles.
Witness centuries-old tradition in action!
Witness centuries-old tradition in action!
Experience the thrilling pre-bout rituals and raw athleticism of world-class sumo champions.
Experience the thrilling pre-bout rituals and raw athleticism of world-class sumo champions.
Pure power and explosive speed! Watch top wrestlers clash head-to-head in an unforgettable battle for glory.
Pure power and explosive speed! Watch top wrestlers clash head-to-head in an unforgettable battle for glory.
A sacred ring-entering ritual.
A sacred ring-entering ritual.
Vibrant wrestler banners (nobori) welcome you to the iconic tournament grounds.
Vibrant wrestler banners (nobori) welcome you to the iconic tournament grounds.
Vibrant wrestler banners (nobori) welcome you to the iconic tournament grounds.
Vibrant wrestler banners (nobori) welcome you to the iconic tournament grounds.
Vibrant wrestler banners (nobori) welcome you to the iconic tournament grounds.
Head inside Tokyo’s historic Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for a premier cultural experience.
Head inside Tokyo’s historic Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for a premier cultural experience.
Head inside Tokyo’s historic Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for a premier cultural experience.
Head inside Tokyo’s historic Ryogoku Kokugikan arena for a premier cultural experience.

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4.8 / 5
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45 reviews
Guide
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Itinerary
4.8
Quality of transfer
4.9
Value for money
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Review for: Chair B Seats with Exploring a Historic Sumo Temple

Everything was great. Got an introduction into the history and art of sumo. Our guide Joji was knowledgeable and gave us great insights into the rules and also information about the sumo wrestlers.

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Review for: Chair C Seats

what a great experience to watch the Sumo Tournament in the heart of Toyko. instructions for meeting our guide were easy to follow and the whole afternoon was great.

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Review for: Chair B Seats

I witnessed the last day of the Natsu Basho, the May tournament at the Ryogoku National Arena in Tokyo. Was lucky to get the tickets for the last day of the tournament where the senior divisions of the Joryu and Makuuchi were battling. Our guide Taka-san was super enthusiastic throughout and filled us with information and nuances of the sport to make the experience enriched. I still feel the price is way too much considering the seats are far away from the ring or dohyo. But the experience is worth.

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Review for: Chair C Seats

superb day out and what an atmosphere. arrived late and thought we missed out but the staff on the ground were there waiting and seamlessly got us to our seats. guide was very attentive answering all questions and having fun with us to make the experience as good as it could be 5 stars

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Review for: Chair B Seats

Absolutely fantastic! Our guide was Yuko and she was so knowledgeable and helpful. She explained in detail each wrestler as they came on and thought us the proper stadium etiquette. She even brought us different booklets so that we could understand the event and wrestlers. Seats were fantastic, could see everything. It was very exciting and I would highly recommend this trip if you are visiting Japan!

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Review for: Chair C Seats

it was my wish one day to attend sumo Tournament it was perfect starting from the guide till the last match much exciting you will find it there 👍

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Review for: Chair A Seats

Attending the Grand Sumo Tournament was a truly amazing experience! Our guide, Oku was fantastic. He explained the sport so well and enthusiastically shared stats and stories about each wrestler prior to their bout. He even got us all cheering for his favorite wrestlers. I would highly recommend this experience!

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Review for: Chair B Seats

You need to look for someone in a neon green vest with the green sign taped on her/him. then they will assign you a color, look for someone holding a flag with said color and that will be for your group. you will then get your ticket and proceed with your night.

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Review for: Chair C Seats with Lunch

Great experience totally worth it!!! Great job by the guides!! Meeting point might be a little hard to find since there is no sign, but the google maps marker is accurate

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Review for: Chair C Seats

Our group chose this option since we weren't able to get tickets directly. Though it was more expensive, I believe it was the right choice. Our guide not only walked us through the arena, he also gave us a nice history and explanation of sumo wrestling and it's history in Japan. I loved learning more about the significance of the sport and it's history. Our guide was kind and answered any and all questions we had. He was clearly kinowledgeable and kind. He also was proactive and gave us tips on when to use the restroom, buy snacks, and walked us through the small museum in the building. Overall, this was one of my favorite activities of the trip and would recommend to anyone visiting Tokyo!

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Good to know

  • [For Lunch Plan] If you have any allergies and other dietary restrictions, please inform us at the time of booking or after making your reservation
  • If you choose Entrance assistant plan, the staff will take you to the stadium, but the staff won't go inside of the stadium

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