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Sumo Tournament Experience in Fukuoka

Name: Sumo Tournament Experience in Fukuoka
Brand: Headout
SKU: 28888
Price: 96000 JPY
Availability: InStock

Sumo wrestlers competing in a Tokyo arena during a Sumo Tournament Experience.

Sumo wrestlers competing in a traditional ring during the Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, Japan.

Grab prime seats at Fukuoka’s exclusive Grand Sumo Tournament, dive into sumo traditions with an expert guide, and try a traditional wrestler’s meal.

Highlights

Attend Fukuoka’s Grand Sumo Tournament, the only annual basho in Kyushu, with an expert guide.

Learn about sumo’s ancient traditions from an English-speaking expert while using audio headsets to follow every detail.
Watch top wrestlers up close, from ceremonial salt throwing to intense face-offs, all from your reserved seats.
Hungry for more? Upgrade with a chanko hot pot meal, the hearty dish sumo wrestlers eat daily, with vegetarian and sukiyaki options available.
Fun fact: Did you know that sumo wrestling dates back over 1,500 years and was originally performed as a ritual to entertain the gods?

Inclusions

English-speaking sumo expert guide.
B-class or C-class reserved seats.
Audio headsets.
Sumo information pamphlet.
Traditional chanko hot pot meal (optional).
Sukiyaki or vegetarian meal option (upon request, at least a week in advance).

Exclusions

Meals and drinks (unless dinner option is selected).
Hotel pick-up.

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Your experience

At the Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka, you’ll find yourself right in the middle of the action, seated in B-class reserved seats (or C-class, depending on availability) with a great view of Japan’s top sumo wrestlers. This 4-hour experience gives you the chance to witness the power and tradition of sumo up close. With an English-speaking expert guiding you through every ritual and match, and your audio headset ensuring you catch every detail, you’ll learn about sumo’s centuries-old traditions, from the salt purification to the thrilling face-offs in the ring.

Before the action starts, you’ll also have the chance to cheer on and greet the sumo wrestlers as they make their grand entrances. The energy in the stadium will keep you hooked as you watch each match unfold, surrounded by passionate local fans.

For a deeper dive into the sumo lifestyle, end your day with an optional chanko hot pot meal—the same hearty dish sumo wrestlers eat to stay strong—with sukiyaki and vegetarian options available. It’s an exciting way to get a taste of the sumo lifestyle!

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional Information

Infants under the age of 3 must sit on an adult's lap.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.