Book a Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour in Tokyo
Overview
Book a tour to view the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo and optionally explore the sumo-related landmarks in the surrounding sumo town of Ryogoku, on an expert-guided small-group tour. Visit local must-see spots, and have a chanko-nabe sumo stew dinner; both are options. Sit upright with chair B seating tickets; easier to sit than on a flat floor in box seats. Immerse yourself in the sumo experience with real-time commentaries by our knowledgeable guide using an earphone guide system!
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of a live sumo ceremony at the Kokugikan arena with commentary
- Enjoy chanko-nabe, a hearty hot-pot dish eaten by sumo wrestlers (optional)
- Visit sumo-related landmarks in the town and learn about sumo history (optional)
- Explore the world of sumo with a local certified guide
- Learn about the ranks of wrestlers, how they train, and where they live
Key Information
Description
The grand sumo tournament tour in Tokyo is a small group tour with real-time commentaries by a sumo expert guide. This is not just about watching the sumo tournament, but includes: 1: Walking tour around Ryogoku, a sumo town (optional, with 1 p.m. start time) Visit sumo-related historical landmarks and look at sumo stables from outside where sumo wrestlers live and train. Increasethe joy of watching the tournament by learning a lot about sumo from your knowledgeable guide as you visit many sumo related must-see spots before you actually view the bouts in the arena. 2: Use of an earphone guide system during the tour to hear the guide clearly even from a distance. 3: Each participant will receive • A pamphlet showing photos and profiles of wrestlers with English translation; see the photo section. The guide will walk you through it as you watch fights. • A cheer towel for a particular wrestler. The guide will teach you how to use it when the wrestler is going to fight; cheering up a particular wrestler will increase joy of watching. 4: Real-time commentaries by the guide throughout the tour and tournament. 5: Dinner at a chanko-nabe restaurant (optional). This nutritious dish is the centerpiece of sumo wrestlers’ diet to gain weight and muscles to build their bodies. We are going to use Chair B seats; see the seating map posted in the photo section on this page.