Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour with Tickets

Itinerary
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Stop At: Ryogoku View Hotel, 2-chōme-19-1 Ryōgoku, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0026, Japan

The National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will conduct a lecture about sumo at Ryogoku View Hotel.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ryogoku Kokugikan, 3-28, 1 Chome, Yokoami, Sumida 130-0015 Tokyo Prefecture

Enjoy the thrilling sumo matches.

Time Schedule:
15:40 - Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance, Yokozuna Grand Champion Ring Entrance (will not take place if there are no Yokozuna present)
The crowd comes alive at the sight of their favorite wrestlers and cheers them on. The atmosphere in the arena brightens instantly.

16:00 - Makuuchi Division Wrestlers' Sumo Matches
18:00 - Bow-twirling Ceremony

Things to Do:
1. Check out the arena entrance lobby to look at the championship flags and other items given to champion sumo wrestlers. The lobby is also a popular spot for photo taking.

2. The arena houses a Sumo Museum where important sumo-related items such as woodblock prints, folding screens and ceremonial aprons from as far back as the Edo period are on display.

3. There are shops on the 1st and 2nd floors of the arena. Enjoy shopping for fans, stationery, sweets, and other sumo-related merchandise.

Duration: 3 hours 20 minutes

• 2nd Floor Chair Seating
• Professional guide
• Sumo information pamphlet and sumo-ranking list (in English)
• Entry/Admission - Ryogoku Kokugikan

• Hotel pickup/drop-off
• Gratuities
• Meal

• Wheelchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• © Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved.
• Please arrive and meet the guide 10 minutes before tour start time.
• The number of customers for 1 group booking for this tour is 1-19. If booking for a group of 20 or more customers, please note that the group will be divided.
• Spectator Etiquette: Please note that you will have to wait to be seated if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association (on the first and the last tournament day), the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (on the last tournament day). In such a case, please wait until the event is over before proceeding to spectator seating. Also, the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will not be able to provide explanations or other guidance during these events
• Children up to 3 years of age may also join, but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian while watching. In this case, please note that they will not be provided the light snack, drink, and cheering towel. If a child requires their own seat, light snack, drink, and cheering towel, please make a booking for them under the child rate (typically for ages 4-11).
• Stroller storage areas are available on the 1st and 2nd floors. However, please note that we take no responsibility in case of theft, etc. in the arena. Strollers cannot be brought inside the arena seating area.
• Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into Kokugikan is prohibited. Please purchase food and refreshments from the vendors inside the arena.
• [ONLY for S seats and A seats] At Kokugikan, customers on this tour will be provided a light snack (Kokugikan specialty yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) and drink) (1 per person). As there are no additions to be provided, customers who would like additional food and drink may purchase on their own at the shops on the 1st and 2nd floors of Kokugikan. Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into Kokugikan is prohibited. B seats does not include light snack.
• [ONLY for S seats and A seats] Each customer on this tour will be given 1 cheering towel in Kokugikan. Please bring it home as a souvenir from sumo viewing. Requests for specific colors or wrestler names, etc. are not accepted. Thank you for your understanding. B seats does not include cheering towel.
• [ONLY for S seats and A seats] Vegetarian options are not available. Please be aware that should a customer choose not to eat the Kokugikan specialty yakitori, this shall be considered a waiver of rights. Thank you for your understanding.
• Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.
• Please note that you may have to wait to be taken to your seat or listen to explanations by the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association (on the first and the last tournament day), the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (last tournament day only).
• Seats may not be designated. This information will be provided on the day of the tour.
• If you would like to be seated together as a group, please make a request when booking. Although staff will try to provide customers with their requested seating arrangements, please note that some requests may not be accommodated.
• For those participating in a wheelchair, please indicate so in the remarks entry field when booking. As Ryogoku Kokugikan's wheelchair storage area is on the 1st floor, please go to the 2nd floor on your own or with the help of an accompanying group member. When heading to the seats there are stairs and escalators going up and down. Please note that the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter cannot provide assistance or help.
• Suitcases and other large pieces of luggage cannot be brought into the seating area. In addition, baggage cannot be stored at Ryogoku View Hotel, the meeting location. Please make sure to store luggage at another location on your own in advance (coin lockers, etc.) or at your accommodation.
• This tour promotes Social Contribution as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Ryogoku View Hotel, 2-chōme-19-1 Ryōgoku, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0026, Japan

Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena, 1-chōme-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

4 hours