Get to try something uniquely Japanese - experience live sumo matches at the Kokugikan arena, then try the chanko-nabe lunch - a dish eaten by sumo wrestlers!

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The tour typically lasts about 4 to 6 hours, depending on the schedule of the matches and the optional lunch.

Photography is generally allowed, but it&rsquo;s important to be respectful and avoid using flash or disrupting other spectators. Always follow the guidelines provided by your guide.

Yes, the tour is family-friendly and suitable for children, though the intense nature of the sport may not be ideal for very young children.

No, the tour is designed for international visitors, and the guide will provide explanations in English. The excitement of the matches is universal, making it enjoyable for everyone.

This is a small group tour with real-time commentaries by a sumo expert guide. What decisively differentiates this tour is:Firstly, each traveler will receive a package which includes:1) A pamphlet showing photos and profiles of each wrestler with English translation. The guide will walk you through it as you watch each fight.2) A cheer-up towel for a particular wrestler. The guide will show you how to use it when the wrestler is going to fight; cheering up a particular wrestler will significantly increase the joy of watching.3) A sumo booklet which tells pretty much all about sumo. Secondly, what also sets our tour apart is use of an earphone guide system. Your guide will provide real-time commentaries through your headset throughout the tour. You will watch the bouts by top-division wrestlers for 3 hours from 15 o’clock. While some might think “the longer the viewing hours, the better,” our experience tells otherwise; in the past, those who started to watch much earlier got bored over time and left the arena before the top division match started! Hence, let’s start watching the bouts at 15 o’clock with all our might.Apart from viewing the tournament itself, this tour includes an optional walking tour around Ryogoku, a sumo town. Visit sumo-related historical landmarks and look at sumo stables from outside where sumo wrestlers live and train. Increase joy of watching the tournament by learning a lot about sumo from your knowledgeable guide. 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.

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<ul>
	<li>Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us</li>
	<li>Guided tour with an expert on sumo culture and history</li>
	<li>Admission to a live Grand Sumo Tournament</li>
	<li>Chanko-nabe lunch (a dish eaten by sumo wrestlers)</li>
	<li>Reserved seating at the sumo arena</li>
</ul>

This tour requires a minimum age of 4The seating plan is available in the photo gallery for referenceBox seats are located on the first floor of the arena and closer to the ring than chair seats which are all on the second floorEach 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 floorNo 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 boxVouchers on smartphones or tablets are accepted. Printed vouchers are also accepted.

Sumo Guided Tour with Grand Sumo Tournament and Lunch

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.

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