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Sumo guided tour with Grand Sumo Tournament and optional lunch
Tokyo,
Japan
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Overview
Duration
8h 15min
Languages
English, Japanese
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
Discover sumo, the 1,500-year-old traditional Japanese martial art. Watch bouts by top-division wrestlers in the Kokugikan arena, and visit sumo-related landmarks in the town to deepen your knowledge about sumo before viewing it.First, embark on a guided walking tour around Ryogoku, a traditional sumo town. Visit sumo-related must-see spots including the Nomino Sukune Shrine, a Shinto shrine where the founder of sumo is commemorated. Feel the atmosphere of old Edo (as Tokyo was called before) and see the Kokugikan arena and the many colorful banners with the wrestler's name written on each of them around the front gate.Catch a glimpse of the drum tower and see all the awards given to the grand champion. You'll also visit a couple of sumo "stables" to see where wrestlers live and train. Watch bouts between the Makuuchi wrestlers, including the "Yokozuna" (grand champion). Immerse yourself in sumo as you listen to the guide’s real-time commentaries through the earphone guide system.
What to remember
Important info
- This tour requires a minimum age of 4
- The seating plan is available in the photo gallery for reference
- Box seats are located on the first floor of the arena and closer to the ring than chair seats which are all on the second floor
- Each box seat is in a square shape, with each side being 130cm, and can accommodate 4 people at maximum. You'll sit on your own cushion on the floor
- No matter which box seat option you choose, you can use the entire box (square) for your own group. The fewer the number of your group, the more space one can use in the box
What's included
Information package. Headsets to hear the guide (for groups of more than 3 people). Tickets for the tournament. Guided tour
What's not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Know Before You Go
Highlights
Experience live sumo matches at the Kokugikan arena. Discover the ranks of wrestlers, how they train, and where they live. Visit sumo-related landmarks in Tokyo and deepen your knowledge about sumo. Explore the world of sumo with a local guide who will answer all your questions. Try the chanko-nabe lunch option, a dish eaten by sumo wrestlers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until 3 days in advance
Meeting Point
The meeting point is either:1) Toei Oedo Line Ryogoku Sta. (E12) A3 Exit on the ground. Please note that there are two Ryogoku stations: Toei Anoei and JR. The right one is Toei, not JR. Your guide will be holding a signboard reading Arumachi.2) The left side of the Kokugikan arena's front gate. Please note that the meeting place is for only Chair B or C seats without the morning tour. The meeting point for all other options is 1). The local provider will confirm the meeting time and place right after your booking.