Grand Sumo Tournament Tour w/an English Guide ,Tokyo January 2026
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 45 minutes
Mobile ticket
Your guide will escort you to your reserved seat and provide clear, engaging explanations throughout your visit.
During the tour of the Kokugikan and the Sumo Museum, you'll gain insight into Japan’s unique architecture, traditional clothing, and etiquette.
S Seat (Chair Seating): The best chair seating available.
The guide will explain the structure of professional sumo—including the different divisions, early matches, and the roles of the referee (gyoji) and announcer (yobidashi), as well as the meaning behind their traditional attire.
You’ll also learn about the rankings of sumo wrestlers, from yokozuna and ozeki to sanyaku and makuuchi competitors.
With detailed commentary on winning techniques (kimarite) and match highlights, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for this powerful and elegant sport.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
January 2026 Sumo Grand Tournament Admission Fee
English-speaking guide fee
What To Expect
Join us for Guided Tours to the January 2026 Grand Sumo Tournament. Watching a sumo match offers a rare opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture up close. From your seat inside the arena, you’ll feel the tension rise as wrestlers prepare to enter the ring, and witness the explosive clashes and dramatic twists that define this ancient martial art. The Kokugikan arena itself is steeped in tradition, featuring uniquely Japanese architecture, ceremonial clothing, and symbolic decorations. Our multilingual guides will be there to explain the customs and rituals, helping you fully appreciate the depth and excitement of sumo. An admission fee applies for guests aged 4 and above. Tour Schedule by Seat Type S Seat January ’26' : To be released soon A Seat: January ’26 : To be released soon B Seat: January 11, 13 15 21, 22, 23
Options
[Chair Seat B] Grand Sumo Tour
[Chair Seat S] Grand Sumo Tour
[Chair Seat S] Grand Sumo Tour: Enjoy the tournament from the 1st to 3rd rows on the 2nd floor, offering the BEST view of the sumo.
[Chair Seat A] Grand Sumo Tour
[Chair Seat A] Grand Sumo Tour: Enjoy the tournament from the 4th to 6th rows on the 2nd floor, offering an excellent view of the sumo.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10 points tour, i recommend!
Timo M,
Sep 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Grand sumo tournament tour was exellent. Our guide Jeff was very friendly and explain lot of things about sumo to us. It was so much better experience to watch sumo with somebody ,who knows rules and history. This was totally well spent money and 10 points tour!Thank you Jeff!!
The guide was very...
Christopher S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00The guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. The sumo tournament experience was a fun time and the chanka was tasty.
Sumo experience
Csaba S,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! We had a nice little group that was fun. Yuki did a great job explaining everything, she even prepared a sheet with additional info about the wrestlers. It was a little pricey considering what a regular ticket for the tournament would cost (if you manage to get one) nevertheless 5* bc what you got was a great experience
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