Sumo Experience and Lunch with Tokyo Grand Sumo Ticket

Get ready for an exciting sumo adventure in Tokyo! This special tour lets you experience sumo up close with a live demonstration by former professional wrestlers. Learn about sumo traditions, techniques, and rituals in an engaging session. Enjoy a delicious Chanko Nabe lunch, the nutritious hot pot meal that sumo wrestlers eat daily. You’ll also have the chance to take photos with the wrestlers, making this a memorable cultural experience.

After lunch, head to Ryogoku Kokugikan, the heart of sumo wrestling, to watch the thrilling May Grand Sumo Tournament. From your A-class chair seat, witness the intense battles as powerful sumo wrestlers compete in the ring. Feel the excitement of the cheering crowd and experience the energy of this traditional Japanese sport.

What’s Covered

• Sumo demonstration with former wrestlers

• Interactive sumo history and technique session

• Traditional Chanko Nabe lunch

• A-class chair seat for May Grand Sumo Tournament

What’s Extra

• Transportation costs

Good to Know

• Show your e-voucher at the designated location for entry

• Some guests may be selected for a sumo duel, but participation is not guaranteed

• Seats are assigned based on booking date and cannot be chosen

• Seating may be shared with other guests, depending on availability

• Special meal requests must be made at the time of booking, no changes allowed on the event day

Sumo Tournament Viewing

• Specific seat locations cannot be selected, only the seat class

• Children under 3 can sit on a guardian’s lap, while those 4 and older need a ticket

• The venue is not wheelchair accessible, and no assistance is available

• Re-entry is allowed only once during the event

• Eating is permitted in the seating area, but outside food and drinks are not allowed

Important Booking Information

• Arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts, late arrivals will lose their reservation

• The venue has no elevators, and guests must use steep stairs

• Binoculars or a portable radio are recommended for a better viewing experience

Other Guidelines

• Lost tickets cannot be replaced or reissued

• Large luggage and suitcases are not allowed in the seating area

• Phones must be set to silent, and banners should not obstruct others’ views

• Throwing cushions is strictly prohibited for safety reasons

• There is no parking available at the venue, plan transportation in advance

Meeting Point 

Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka
3-1-11 Tatekawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, Japan

Destination

Ryogoku Kokugikan

1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015

How to Get to Ryogoku Kokugikan

By Train (Approx. 20 min)

• Walk to Kinshicho Station → Take JR Sobu Line (towards Shinjuku) → Get off at JR Ryogoku Station → Walk to Ryogoku Kokugikan (1 min)

• Walk to Kikukawa Station → Take Toei Oedo Line (towards Ryogoku) → Get off at Ryogoku Station → Walk to Ryogoku Kokugikan (5 min)

By Bus (Approx. 15 min)

• Take a Toei Bus from nearby stops (Tatekawa 3-chome → Tatekawa 2-chome → Tatekawa) → Get off at Ryogoku Eki-mae → Walk to Ryogoku Kokugikan

On Foot (Approx. 25 min)

• Walk directly from Yokozuna Dosukoi Tanaka to Ryogoku Kokugikan

By Taxi (Approx. ¥1,000)

• Hail a taxi or ask the staff for assistance if needed

For any assistance, feel free to ask the staff.

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