Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour with Tickets

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Duration:4 hours (approx.)
Location: Tokyo, Kanto

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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 reserved B-class seating (chair seating). 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.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

ADDITIONAL INFO

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• 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 in S and A-class seating.
• 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 your group is divided into multiple reservations, please be sure to input information on accompanying group members in the Remarks field for each reservation.
• Groups may be seated separately in Kokugikan. Seating may be spread across the main, opposite, east, and west sides.
• 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.
• The tournament from July 14th to July 28th will not be held in Tokyo, but in Nagoya. Please reserve the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour (From Nagoya) with the product code: 2142P924.

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Posted By : Juliana_H
Excellent tour! Our Tour Guide Ako was great! Location at Ryogoku View Hotel to meet guide and orientation was vevy good. In arena, she offered great information and suggestions. JTB gift package was very nice with delicious chicken bento and sumo towel. Regret that I forgot box of Hawaiian candy at my hotel for Ako to share with other JTB staff. Thank you very much.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 20:18:34

Posted By : James_A
Great experience. Very friendly and enthusiastic guide. Would highly recommend. Easy to follow instructions.
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 18:42:42

Posted By : Lazaro_b
My tour guide Halle was the best! Very fun and passionate about sumo and having up enjoy as much as possible. I dont see how i could have had this much fun without her!
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Posted On : 2024-05-18 16:03:20

Posted By : Mia_P
Our tour guide Shin was very friendly and knowledgeable. He definitely made the experience better. We had a good view from our seats and thought it was well worth money.
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Posted On : 2024-05-17 21:40:00

Posted By : John_G
I had a fantastic time at the sumo tournament and you will too. Our tour guide Yuki spoke great English and added a lot of important context to what we were watching. They also give you a sheet that's got all of the matches and what each competitor is "known for" (example "tallest" "heaviest" "considered handsome")
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 21:08:07

Posted By : Nadine_H
Explanation of the event and participants plus an insight into the traditions and history of Sumo wrestling!!!
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 20:15:00

Posted By : Jan_S
Great experience! Nice matches, great atmosphere and rituals. We totally enjoyed this event and would go again.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 05:25:15

Posted By : LaurieMRoberts
Our tour guide was fantastic and you could tell passionate about sumo. She was knowledgeable and very informative. It was an awesome experience that I don't think my husband and I would have enjoyed this much without a guide.
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Posted On : 2024-05-16 04:03:30

Posted By : George_K
Ako was a fantastic, friendly guide for our tour - very knowledgeable about sumo and always willing to answer questions. The tour company itself was very well organized - this is a great way to go experience sumo in Tokyo!
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 15:24:26

Posted By : Hannah_C
Great experience, absolutely recommend. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and gave lots of interesting facts, and the tournament itself was really fun to watch and a great experience to be in the venue,
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Posted On : 2024-05-15 14:54:19