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3 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will get chair seat on 2nd floor.(On 1st floor, there are only box seats) Your guide will hand out the ticket on the tour date
[For Box Seats] Guests choosing 1F Box Seats will have their own private seating space without sharing.
This is a group tour. We will leave on time, so please make sure to be there on time!
No changes or refunds of any kind can be made less than 24 hours prior to the tour start time.
Children 3 years old and under can enter for free, however they will not have their own seat and will need to sit on your lap. Children 4 years and up must have their own tickets.
There is a place in the stadium you can store baby strollers, however they cannot be brought up to the seats.
[For Lunch Plan] If you have any allergies and other dietary restrictions, please inform us at the time of booking or after making your reservation
Large luggage cannot be brought into the seat.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Sumo Fan Cheer Kit(Sumo Towel, Pictorial Sumo Ranking List, Japanese Hand Fan, Sumo Guidebook)
Local, professional English speaking guide
Sumo tournament ticket (chair/box seat), provided by your guide on the tour day.
Cushion seating without a backrest; you will need to remove your shoes when sitting.
If you choose Lunch option, you cannot get Sumo Fan Cheer Kit
Ryogoku Station
For Chair S, A, B(from Ryogoku Station option): Meet up at JR Ryogoku station West gate For Lunch Plan: Meet up at Ryogoku Hanano-mai Restaurant. For Chair C Seats: Meet up at Ryogoku River Center. *Your guide will hand out the ticket on the tour date.
Ryogoku Kokugikan
Tour Start:Walk to Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo stadium
You will get Chair A Seats.
Starting point:
CRUISE AND THE CAFE, Japan, 130-0015 Tokyo, Sumida City, Yokoami, 1-chōme213 ヒューリック両国リバーセンター1F
Starting point:
CRUISE AND THE CAFE, Japan, 130-0015 Tokyo, Sumida City, Yokoami, 1-chōme213 ヒューリック両国リバーセンター1F
Before going to the stadium, you'll have Japanese hot pot lunch at Restaurant. This is commonly eaten by sumo wrestlers.
Starting point:
Hana no Mai Edo Tokyo Museum, 1-chōme-1-15 Kamezawa, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0014, Japan
Starting point:
CRUISE AND THE CAFE, Japan, 130-0015 Tokyo, Sumida City, Yokoami, 1-chōme213 ヒューリック両国リバーセンター1F
You will get Chair A seat!
Entrance Assistant: This tour, the guide won't go inside the stadium, but the guide will take you to the stadium.
Bento Box and Beverage: You can get Bento box(lunch) and beverage. Also, you will get some gifts if you choose this option.
Starting point:
CRUISE AND THE CAFE, Japan, 130-0015 Tokyo, Sumida City, Yokoami, 1-chōme213 ヒューリック両国リバーセンター1F
You will get Chair B Seats.
Starting point:
CRUISE AND THE CAFE, Japan, 130-0015 Tokyo, Sumida City, Yokoami, 1-chōme213 ヒューリック両国リバーセンター1F
724 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
donna l,
Jun 14, 2025
- Viator
Super fun. Seats were too far from the stage and our group did not communicate much. I loved the show!
Valerie B,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
Sumo tournaments happen only 30 days a year in Tokyo - so if the dates align, go for it! A big event (pun intended!) and an awesome experience.
Camille E,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
This event was very interesting and fun. It ended up going a little longer than we anticipated but it was still interesting to watch and learn about what was going on. Our guide was very sweet and she went out of her way to create an information guide with bios on all of the sumo wrestlers who participated. We enjoyed the experience and would definitely go to another match again.
Gabriel R,
May 26, 2025
- Viator
An exceptional experience. Our guide remained with us to provide context throughout the tournament, for several hours. The commitment and attention were appreciated.
SCOTT H,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
It really is an amazing cultural experience with great historical learnings - not just a sport. Blink and you’ll miss it. We had a fabulous guide too - well worth it.
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