Tokyo Sumo Tournament English Guided Tour

• Get ready for an exhilarating immersion into the world of Sumo wrestling in Japan, a sporting tradition that dates back centuries.

• The grandeur of the sumo stadium will amaze you as you get a chance to be seated with locals, cheering for the wrestlers from great viewing points.

• You'll wear an audio headset as an English-speaking guide explains the sumo customs, rituals, and significance, ensuring you don't miss a word.

• Did you know sumo wrestlers have a special diet? Pick the dinner option, and indulge in the famous 'sumo stew', Chanko nabe.

• Fun fact: Sumo wrestlers live in communal living quarters known as 'heya' where even their meals and clothing choices are strictly monitored.

You can cancel these tickets up to 7 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What's not allowed

• Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the arena.

Accessibility

• The experience is not wheelchair accessible accessible. There is a wheelchair storage space inside the stadium's 1st floor. However, since your seats are on the 2nd floor, people with mobility issues may have to climb the stairs on their own (or with the help of their family).

Additional information

• Children must be accompanied by adults (18 or older).

• Note that this tour can accommodate a maximum of 20 people in 1 group.

• A minimum of 15 guests are required for this tour and if there aren't enough bookings, the tour will be canceled.

• For dinner, you can also choose sukiyaki, vegetarian, or if you have any other special dietary requirements on the “Special Requirements” field at checkout. Please note that traditional chanko nabe broth is typically made with pork or chicken, but the restaurant may substitute the broth for those who prefer the vegetarian option.

• Please also note that group tickets are released by the Sumo Association about 4–7 weeks before the tour date; if we are unable to obtain the tickets, we will notify guests within 4 weeks before the tour and will offer an alternative tour date or full refund.

• Since this is a group tour, late arrivals may not be accommodated. The tour will begin without late guests, who can meet the group at the next location. Guests are provided with the tour guide’s phone number before the tour and can call the guide if they need to join the group later.

• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting Point

• Meet your guide at Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena.

• Address: 1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Note:-

• This address is where the Sumo Tournament will take place. The specific meeting point with the tour guide will be shared one week before the event, but it will be located near Ryogoku Kokugikan.