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Experience the best of the Grand Sumo Tournaments

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 6, Sumo wrestlers competing in the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament, Sumida, Tokyo.
Sumo wrestlers competing in the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament, Sumida, Tokyo.

Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Tour with Local Guide Tickets | Sumida, Tokyo

2 hrs

  • Experience Japan’s national sport at Ryogoku Kokugikan with an English-speaking local guide and a chair seat for tournament viewing.

  • Learn about sumo history, wrestler rankings, rituals, traditions, and key things to watch before entering the arena.

  • Get pre-entry admission assistance from your local guide, then enjoy the tournament independently from your assigned chair seat.

  • Choose between a regular Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament date or the Senshuraku option for the tournament’s exciting final day.

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  • Experience Japan’s national sport at Ryogoku Kokugikan with an English-speaking local guide and a chair seat for tournament viewing.

  • Learn about sumo history, wrestler rankings, rituals, traditions, and key things to watch before entering the arena.

  • Get pre-entry admission assistance from your local guide, then enjoy the tournament independently from your assigned chair seat.

  • Choose between a regular Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament date or the Senshuraku option for the tournament’s exciting final day.

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¥100,000

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What our guests say

Simon D

Australia
Couple
Sep 2026
We had a great time. We don't usually go in for the group tours but this was terrific, met some lovely people. The seats were really good. Informative and charming guide (Gearge is the best) lots of info and we got a good amount of understanding of the rules and context of the sport/ceremonial parts of the day Highly recommended

[Sept 13 - 27] Grand Sumo Tournament with Reserved Seats & Expert English Guide · Ryōgoku Kokugikan

Lorenzo Z

Couple
Jul 2026
The event was great and our guide was extremely helpful and friendly She explained the various rituals of the tournament very well Would recommend 100%

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

Keyla D

United States
Couple
Jul 2026
Our guide, Nozomi, was very kind and personable. She explained everything clearly and ensured we were all ok at all times.

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

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

Rose M

United States
Group
May 2026
The guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about the event. He covered the history as well as current wrestlers rankings and different strategies during the matches.

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

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