Sumo Wrestling

Watch Japan’s unique and traditional sport Sumo with a knowledgeable tour guide. If you are in Tokyo in January, March or September, you should not miss it!(the tournaments take place 6 times a year; 3 times in Tokyo, once in Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka respectively. Each tournament lasts for 15 days. ) Meet your English speaking guide at the JR Ryogoku station and walk to the stadium(2mins walk). Your guide will talk you through what is Sumo, its history and rules before entering the stadium and give you additional tips in between the bouts. Feel the intense, serious atmosphere of the tournament while you are free to grab some beer, Yakitori(skewers), etc.. at the vendor inside the stadium and eat/drink at your seat. *Food and drinks are not included in this tour.

Curious about the Japanese national sport "sumo?" Don't miss your chance to meet and interact with real sumo wrestlers! Learn about the behind-the-scene stories and daily lives of sumo wrestlers. For customers who book a meal option, enjoy a satisfying meal of "Tonkatsu" (Japanese-style Pork Cutlet) for Lunch, and Sukiyaki for dinner, and "Chanko Nabe" (Sumohouse-style hotpot soup), all made by the wrestlers. Take the rare opportunity and try wrestling with retired sumo wrestlers. For vegetarians, the restaurant will offer vegetarian dishes at the restaurant’s discretion. The restaurant will offer substitute ingredients for those who can not eat pork at the restaurant’s discretion. **For customers who book with a meal, please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation. We will not be able to respond to requests received less than 5 days before the event date. Duration: 2 hours for meal plan, 1 hour for sumo demo only.

Gain an understanding of the mysterious rituals and strict rules of sumo wrestling at this sumo experience in Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo. Have a chance to experience sumo wrestling Show for yourself and savor chicken hot pot and other Japanese dishes prepared by former sumo wrestlers. Watch live demonstrations by former sumo wrestlers and listen to bilingual commentary by professional moderator to learn about this iconic Japanese sport. If you want to experience sumo firsthand, the highlight of the event will be the opportunity to enter the ring yourself. Feel what it’s like to be in the ring as you have a go at being a rikishi, or sumo wrestler. *If there are many applicants, one representative in a group or a lottery may be held. As well as experiencing sumo, receive a photo with a sumo wrestler, and take home an original sumo goods set as souvenirs.

Enjoy a unique experience that's simply not possible by just watching on TV! Come face to face with Japanese culture that has been kept alive through many years, such as the presence of a referee which began in the Sengoku period (about 1467-1603), and the use of vivid 'kesho-mawashi' ceremonial aprons and the ring entering procession which have continued from the Edo period (1603-1868), on this tour guided by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter knowledgeable about sumo wrestling. Watch sumo, Japan's national sport, from comfortable 2nd Floor chair seats. All tour participants will receive "The Sumo," a booklet about sumo (in English); and Banzuke-hyo, a table of rankings, as a gift! It has easy-to-understand explanations about the origins of sumo wrestling, match rules, reading the banzuke list, enjoying the ceremony, and more, so feel free to use it during the sumo viewing. Copyright : Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved

The Sumo Tournament Experience in Tokyo with Japan Awaits is an experience at the famous Grand Sumo Tournament that occurs only three times a year in Tokyo (January, May, and September). The experience allows guests to learn about sumo traditions and culture with an English-speaking tour guide (expert in sumo wrestling) while watching one of the most exciting sports in Japan. This is a join-in group experience with about 15 – 20 guests (minimum of 15 people is required to operate this tour; if we do not have enough bookings, the tour will be canceled and the guest will receive a full refund). During the Sumo Tournament Off-Season: Join in Small Group to visit a sumo stable with an expert guide to observe morning practice up-close. With audio headsets, learn about training rituals and techniques. After the session, get unforgettable access – converse and share tea with the wrestlers themselves and enjoy comfortable seating with ample legroom and savor a delicious chanko lunch

We offer kid and adult sumo suits where you are able to wrestle in a clean, sterile, and safe environment! We we want you to leave refreshed and relaxed after letting out that stress. We're happy to have you here!

Please check the confirmation message that we send after reservation – meeting point photos and instructions are indicated there!! Embark on an extraordinary journey with our Experience the world of Sumo: Join a Sumo stable tour near Tokyo, dine with warriors, and more! Led by our English-speaking guide, this exclusive tour offers a deeper understanding of sumo with insightful explanations. Witness the intensity of a practice session near Tokyo as you sit comfortably on a chair, in our specially-designed seating area. Take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine with the wrestlers and indulge in their authentic cuisine, 'chanko-nabe'. Feel the excitement as you try your hand at sumo wrestling alongside the athletes themselves. Capture precious memories as you snap photos with the wrestlers, creating unforgettable moments. Immerse yourself in the world of sumo like never before, with this extraordinary tour that is unparalleled in its depth and authenticity.

Meet your guide who will escort you into an exclusive and fascinating world with a visit to a sumo training center to observe a morning practice session. Gain insight from observing this ancient Japanese martial art and get to grips with its rules and regulations.

Curious about the Japanese national sport "sumo"? Don't miss your chance to meet and interact with real sumo wrestlers! Learn about the behind-the-scene stories and daily lives of sumo wrestlers while enjoying " Sukiyaki” and "Chanko" (Sumohouse-style hotpot soup). Take the rare opportunity and try wrestling with retired sumo wrestlers. For vegetarians, the restaurant will offer vegetarian dishes at the restaurant’s discretion. The restaurant will offer substitute ingredients for those who can not eat pork at the restaurant’s discretion. *All the details will be provided on the ticket after confirming your booking. **Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation. Please note that we will not be able to respond to requests received less than 5 days before the event date. Duration 1.5 hrs Sumo demonstration starts at 19:00PM End of program ends at 21PM（You may leave the restaurant anytime before 21PM).

Experience the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, an exciting tour of Japan's ancient sport. This tour offers an immersive and authentic encounter with the world of sumo wrestling. Join us for an unforgettable day of sumo excitement and cultural immersion. Book your Sumo Wrestling Tour now! Ticket Only/ Meeting point: at Ryogoku Station (12:45 PM – 1:00 PM) Please make sure to collect your tickets during this time. We are unable to arrange pick-up on any day other than your reserved game day. Please note that we cannot take responsibility for any issues if you miss the pick-up time. Walking Tour/ Meeting point: at Ryogoku Station (1:15 PM – 1:30 PM) – 13:30 Walking tour start – Visit of the Eko-in Temple – Stroll in the Kyu-Yasuda Gardens – Entry to the Kokugikan Sumo Stadium and visit of the Sumo Museum – 15:00 start of the match viewing

Do you know about Yokozuna who is the champion of the Sumo wrestlers? In this tour, we visit the champion's stable and watch the practice up close! This is a special experience and have to do it now! Let’s watch the wrestler’s morning practice right next to the ring and feel the intense and serious atmosphere. The sound of wrestlers colliding to each other, their breath and the scent of the fragrance they wear are something that you can never feel by watching any videos. [What makes this tour so special?] While all Sumo Morning Practice tours are special and unique experiences, what sets this tour apart from others is that this stable is champion's stable which is only one stable in Japan on this condition.

Enjoy a premium sumo experience from S or A-Class seats at IG Arena Nagoya (https://ig-arena.jp/). In a small group of up to 5 Guests, relax with drinks and snacks as a personalized guide shares exclusive insights into sumo's history and rules! ○ Session (14:00-18:00) ① We will gather at the front of the venue at 14:00 A friendly guide will be waiting for you, Details of the meeting point will be provided up to 2-3 days before the day of the event. ② We will enter the venue and watch sumo matches from the seats.・After arriving at your seat in the venue, you are free to move around. ③Around 15:40, there will be the "nakabi," where a ceremony before the matches of particularly strong sumo wrestlers begin. We will watch this ceremony from our seats. ④From 16:00 to around 18:00 is the highlight. Japanese TV broadcasts will begin as well. It's the time when particularly strong sumo wrestlers start their intense matches! ⑤Around 18:00, after the final match, the tour will be disbanded.

Are you interested in Sumo? Sumo is a Japanese national sport. It is very sacred and most powerful. Let's go to see the Sumo training at a stable! It is a valuable experience to be able to see serious training right in front of you and can feel the breath and heat up close, which you can't feel in a big game. What is happening is we will provide live commentary using our original documents! You can see it closer than the matches and you will feel the sound of the fight and the passion of the wrestlers. After training, you can take photos with wrestlers. Sumo wrestling matches are held far away many times a year. In addition, there are other training camps, so the time I'm in Tokyo is less. Date requests are not accepted. Participating in this is not easy. It is even more difficult for foreign visitors to Japan. Please join us for this experience!

Enjoy a premium sumo experience from A-Class seats(Front 1~2 row) at Edion Arena Osaka. In a small group of up to 5 Guests, relax with drinks and snacks as a personalized guide shares exclusive insights into sumo's history and rules! ○ Session (14:00-18:00) ① We will gather at the front of the venue at 14:00 A friendly guide will be waiting for you, Details of the meeting point will be provided up to 2-3 days before the day of the event. ② We will enter the venue and watch sumo matches from the A seats. ・After arriving at your seat in the venue, you are free to move around. ③Around 15:40, there will be the "nakabi," where a ceremony before the matches of particularly strong sumo wrestlers begin. We will watch this ceremony from our seats. ④From 16:00 to around 18:00 is the highlight. Japanese TV broadcasts will begin as well. It's the time when particularly strong sumo wrestlers start their intense matches! ⑤Around 18:00, after the final match, the tour will be disbanded.

This small group tour with commentaries by a sumo expert guide gives you a chance to get to know all about sumo including its history / culture, and sumo wrestlers' daily life. While you may or may not have a chance to see real sumo bouts during your stay in Japan, this tour will prime you with all the background knowledge to increase your joy of watching sumo, be it in Japan or back home. The tour consists of two components. 1) Walking tour around Ryogoku, a sumo town. Visit sumo-related landmarks; learn how sumo started and developed over 1600 years. Look at sumo stables from outside where sumo wrestlers live and train. Learn from your knowledgeable guide how their life and career look like. Get answers to any sumo-related questions. 2) Lunch at a chanko-nabe restaurant Have lunch at one of the best chanko-nabe restaurants in Ryogoku. This nutrient hot-pot dish is in the centerpiece of sumo wrestlers’ diet to gain weight and muscles to build their bodies.

Sumo in Japan is a unique and exciting way to experience Japanese culture. *Sumo is the respect and passion of Japan. •Grand Sumo wrestling Tournament.

Sumo Restaurant Ochi Izumi-beya is an entertainment restaurant where you can enjoy watching a sumo show by former sumo wrestlers supervised by former Ozeki KONISHIKI, chanko-nabe, Japanese food such as Japanese street food and sushi, and wearing a kimono. After the sumo show, guests can have their picture taken with former sumo wrestlers and experience sumo wrestling in the sumo ring. Other fun features include an original label drink where you can create your own sticker with your travel memories, and the Koni-chan Zone with a variety of Konishiki goods.

[Sumo ticket included!!] Sumo, Japan's traditional national sport, right in front of your eyes. In this tour, you will not only watch sumo wrestling, but we will also take you to its related places of interest. Sumo is world-renowned for its name alone, but you can discover more of its charms by learning about its history and roots. Our journey begins at Edo NOREN, the town's tourist hub. We will introduce temples with deep connections to sumo, Ryogoku's famous sweets, various sumo goods, and other matters related to sumo. At the end of the tour we will give you the tickets to watch the game and end before the game starts. Afterwards, enjoy the moment of frenzy with all your senses and with your whole body. The tour will end at 3 p.m. and the games will continue from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The sumo matches get more intense in the second half of the day, and you will be amazed at how dynamic they are!

Witness the rigorous training sessions of professional sumo wrestlers at a renowned stable in Tokyo. This unique opportunity allows you to observe the wrestlers' intense morning training, a spectacle not accessible to the public. Begin with a convenient pick-up from various locations across Tokyo in a private car, ensuring a comfortable journey to the sumo stable and meet our English-speaking conductor, receive a briefing on manners before entering the stable. Witness the wrestlers' disciplined training skills with dedication and intensity. Photography is not permitted during the practice out of respect for the wrestlers' concentration, but you'll have the opportunity for a commemorative photo with the sumo wrestlers after the session concludes. After the practice, your private car will transport you back to your initial departure point or another location of your choice within Tokyo 23 wards. With additional fee, you can also extend extra 3-hour sightseeing tour of Tokyo.

Experience the actual training of sumo wrestlers in a real sumo stable. A guide explains the history and traditions of sumo, with many tips for enjoying sumo matches At last, you will have a sumo match with a rikishi! (Only if you want.) Women and children can also participate! Make chicken dumplings for chanko-nabe, a dish that builds the body of a sumo wrestler, and eat them together! Easy Access! 10 minutes from Yokohama Station, 20 minutes from Tokyo Station, and 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station!