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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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Slide 1 of 5, Sumo wrestler crouching, focused on opponent in a crowded arena, Japan.
Sumo wrestler crouching, focused on opponent in a crowded arena, Japan.
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
¥29,000
Slide 1 of 12, Sumo wrestler preparing for a match at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
Sumo wrestler preparing for a match at Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament.
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
¥57,200

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What our guests say

Tomasz K

Poland
Couple
May 2026
It was a wonderful trip. Our guide, Mari, is a true sumo fan. Full of passion and knowledge for sumo. She experienced the competition, and we did too.

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

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