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Grand Sumo Tournament Tickets In Japan

Japan's six annual Grand Sumo Tournaments (basho) rotate between Tokyo's Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Osaka's Edion Arena, Nagoya's Dolphins Arena, and Fukuoka's PayPay Dome Arena. Find ringside box seats, upper tier tickets, and morning practice tour combo formats here.
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Grand Sumo Tournament Tickets In Japan
Sumo wrestler crouching, focused on opponent in a crowded arena, Japan.
Sumo wrestler performing on stage in front of an audience in Japan.
Sumo wrestlers preparing for a match in a Japanese arena.
Sumo wrestler throwing salt during a traditional ceremony in Japan.
Sumo wrestling arena in Tokyo with surrounding cityscape and Tokyo Skytree in the background.

Grand Sumo Tournament with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryōgoku Kokugikan

4 hrs - 5 hrs 30 mins
Meals included

  • Watch the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament with a licensed English-speaking guide who explains the sport before the matches begin.

  • Start with a guided pre-event lecture that helps you understand sumo rules, rituals, and rankings.

  • Enjoy live bouts and traditional ceremonies from reserved seating at Ryōgoku Kokugikan.

  • Receive The Sumo booklet in English and the official banzuke-hyo to follow the wrestlers during the tournament.

  • Choose A, B, C, or S seats, with A and S seats including a yakitori snack, a drink, and a cheering towel.

More details

  • Watch the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament with a licensed English-speaking guide who explains the sport before the matches begin.

  • Start with a guided pre-event lecture that helps you understand sumo rules, rituals, and rankings.

  • Enjoy live bouts and traditional ceremonies from reserved seating at Ryōgoku Kokugikan.

  • Receive The Sumo booklet in English and the official banzuke-hyo to follow the wrestlers during the tournament.

  • Choose A, B, C, or S seats, with A and S seats including a yakitori snack, a drink, and a cheering towel.

from
¥19,000
Sumo wrestlers in a ring during the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.
Sumo wrestlers competing in Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament with referee observing.
Spectators holding a banner at the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.
Spectators holding banners at Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.
Sumo wrestling ring inside Ryogoku Kokugikan arena, Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.
Group enjoying traditional Japanese meal before Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament.
Visitors posing with a sumo wrestler statue in Tokyo, Japan, near the Grand Sumo Tournament venue.

Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Private Tour with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryogoku Kokugikan, Sumo District (May / Sept)

6 hrs

  • Watch Japan's national sport live at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan, home to three of the six official Grand Sumo Tournaments held each year.

  • A private English-speaking sumo expert stays with your group exclusively, explaining every bout, ritual, and wrestler story as the action unfolds.

  • Skip the complicated official ticketing process — reserved S-class or A-class seats closer to the ring are arranged for you.

  • Follow along effortlessly with an audio headset, sumo info pamphlet, and the official banzuke-hyo wrestler ranking table included.

  • Available for the Tokyo tournaments in May and September — choose your preferred dates and seat class at booking.

More details

  • Watch Japan's national sport live at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan, home to three of the six official Grand Sumo Tournaments held each year.

  • A private English-speaking sumo expert stays with your group exclusively, explaining every bout, ritual, and wrestler story as the action unfolds.

  • Skip the complicated official ticketing process — reserved S-class or A-class seats closer to the ring are arranged for you.

  • Follow along effortlessly with an audio headset, sumo info pamphlet, and the official banzuke-hyo wrestler ranking table included.

  • Available for the Tokyo tournaments in May and September — choose your preferred dates and seat class at booking.

from
¥160,000
Sumo wrestler preparing for a match at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Sumo wrestlers face off in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament arena.
Spectators holding a colorful banner at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Spectators watching a sumo match at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in a crowded arena.
Visitors at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament venue entrance, Japan.
Sumo wrestlers and referee in the ring at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Sumo wrestler performing ritual at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan.
Sumo wrestlers preparing for a match at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Spectators seated at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, Japan.
Spectators outside Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament venue with colorful banners.
Tourists posing with Nagoya sign in a park, promoting the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Shinkansen bullet train at a station platform in Japan.

Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with Round-Trip Shinkansen from Tokyo (July 12 - 26)

12 hrs 45 mins

  • Enjoy a seamless package: round-trip Shinkansen, licensed guide, and confirmed seats for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

  • Witness intense bouts up close as rikishi clash on the dohyo, with context and commentary provided through your audio earphone guide.

  • Travel from Tokyo with everything arranged, so you can focus on the ritual, strength, and tradition at the heart of professional sumo.

  • Take home “The Sumo” English booklet and a banzuke-hyo, perfect companions to understand rankings, rituals, and matchday flow.

  • Upgrades available: choose S, A, or B-class seating to tailor your view and comfort at the tournament arena.

More details

  • Enjoy a seamless package: round-trip Shinkansen, licensed guide, and confirmed seats for the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

  • Witness intense bouts up close as rikishi clash on the dohyo, with context and commentary provided through your audio earphone guide.

  • Travel from Tokyo with everything arranged, so you can focus on the ritual, strength, and tradition at the heart of professional sumo.

  • Take home “The Sumo” English booklet and a banzuke-hyo, perfect companions to understand rankings, rituals, and matchday flow.

  • Upgrades available: choose S, A, or B-class seating to tailor your view and comfort at the tournament arena.

from
¥50,000
Sumo wrestler performing ritual at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in Japan.
Sumo wrestlers and referee in the ring at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Spectators seated at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, Japan.
Spectators watching a sumo match at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament in a crowded arena.
Spectators outside Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament venue with colorful banners.
Visitors at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament venue entrance, Japan.
Sumo wrestler preparing for a match at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Sumo wrestlers preparing for a match at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Sumo wrestlers face off in the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament arena.
Spectators holding a colorful banner at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Tourists posing with Nagoya sign in a park, promoting the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.

Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament: Reserved Seats & Expert Guide at IG Arena (July 12 - 26)

5 hrs 25 mins

  • Watch live bouts at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with reserved seating and a guide who brings each match to life with clear English commentary.

  • Listen through audio headsets as your licensed guide explains rituals, rankings, and techniques in real time, making every bout easy to follow.

  • Feel the arena’s energy up close while you stay comfortably seated, with uninterrupted views of the action throughout the tournament.

  • Take home a banzuke program and “The Sumo” booklet to revisit key wrestlers, terms, and insights from your experience.

  • Choose S, A, or B-class seating at booking to tailor your view, from closer ringside perspectives to more relaxed vantage points.

More details

  • Watch live bouts at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament with reserved seating and a guide who brings each match to life with clear English commentary.

  • Listen through audio headsets as your licensed guide explains rituals, rankings, and techniques in real time, making every bout easy to follow.

  • Feel the arena’s energy up close while you stay comfortably seated, with uninterrupted views of the action throughout the tournament.

  • Take home a banzuke program and “The Sumo” booklet to revisit key wrestlers, terms, and insights from your experience.

  • Choose S, A, or B-class seating at booking to tailor your view, from closer ringside perspectives to more relaxed vantage points.

from
¥26,000

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