Guided Tours

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

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Frederic S

Solo

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2026년 5월

C était formidable. Le guide nous a tout expliqué sur le sumo . J ai adoré. Le tournoi de sumo était exceptionnel. Merci beaucoup à toute l équipe et au guide qui était très sympathique.

Jared F

Solo

예약 확인

2026년 5월

Lili was an amazing tour guide, her energy and knowledge made the already amazing experience even better. She was funny and very animated - would recommend to anyone!

Jason P

Couple

예약 확인

2026년 5월

Our tour guide Shin was absolutely amazing. He had all the stat sheets, bout #, the wrestlers he followed. No question was too small for him to teach us

Tomasz K

Couple

예약 확인

2026년 5월

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.

Rose M

Group

예약 확인

2026년 5월

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.

Mehmet A

Couple

예약 확인

2026년 5월

Sumo wrestling, being a part of traditional japanese culture All games are interesting but especially high rafting wrestlers in the afternoon were very exciting

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, or S seats, with A and S seats including a yakitori snack, a drink, and a cheering towel.

Entry to Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament

National Government-licensed English guide interpreter

Pre-event lecture on sumo by the guide

'The Sumo' booklet (English)

Banzuke-hyo (official table of rankings)

Light snack (Kokugikan specialty yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) & drink) (with A & S seats)

Cheering towel (with A & S seats)

Reserved A, B, or S seat (as per option selected)

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Rose M
Group
예약 확인
2026년 5월
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.
Mehmet A
Couple
예약 확인
2026년 5월
Sumo wrestling, being a part of traditional japanese culture All games are interesting but especially high rafting wrestlers in the afternoon were very exciting
Tomasz K
Couple
예약 확인
2026년 5월
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.
Marc B
Couple
예약 확인
2026년 5월
Lilly was onze gids, ze was zeer enthousiast en gaf een duidelijke uitleg. De voorbereiding was nuttig om het tornooi te begrijpen.
Frederic S
Solo
예약 확인
2026년 5월
C était formidable. Le guide nous a tout expliqué sur le sumo . J ai adoré. Le tournoi de sumo était exceptionnel. Merci beaucoup à toute l équipe et au guide qui était très sympathique.

Follow the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament with a licensed English-speaking guide who helps you understand the sport before the action begins.

Getting started

Meet your guide for a short pre-event lecture that explains sumo rules, rituals, and rankings. After ticket validation, proceed to Ryōgoku Kokugikan and enter the arena with guidance. Standard venue security checks apply.

What to expect

Ryōgoku Kokugikan is Tokyo’s iconic sumo arena, hosting official Grand Sumo Tournaments where top-division wrestlers compete alongside traditional ceremonies.

Features

Join a guided pre-event lecture led by a licensed English-speaking guide.

Watch live sumo bouts and ceremonial entrances from reserved seating.

Use The Sumo booklet in English and the official banzuke-hyo to follow wrestlers and rankings.

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

What to bring

Casual attire; avoid large hats or accessories that obstruct others’ views.

Accessibility

Stroller and wheelchair storage is available on the 1st and 2nd floors; strollers aren’t allowed in seating areas.

Wheelchair users must inform in advance and move to the 2nd floor independently or with help from their group; the guide cannot provide physical assistance.

What’s not allowed

Large luggage at your seat; store it elsewhere.

Outside food or bottled/canned drinks.

Strong flash photography.

Moving during matches and key ceremonies.

Strollers cannot be brought into the seating area.

Additional information

Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

Meeting point: Ryogoku View Hotel; tour ends at the arena, and returns are on your own.

Tournament months: January (Tokyo), March (Osaka), May (Tokyo), July (Nagoya), September (Tokyo), and November (Fukuoka).

Seating is assigned; selection isn’t possible, and groups may be split.

Vegetarian options are not available; no alternative is provided if you skip the yakitori.

Children aged 3 and under may enter free if seated on a guardian’s lap; a separate seat requires an additional ticket.

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