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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.
You'll also have the opportunity to dine at a restaurant serving chanko nabe, the hearty stew favored by sumo wrestlers.
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.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Chanko
September 2025 Sumo Grand Tournament Admission Fee
English-speaking guide fee
Join us for Guided Tours to the September 2025 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.
[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.
Operated by True Japan Tour