Sumo Wrestling Chair Seats & ExpertGuide | Tokyo Sep

5.0 (18 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
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Duration4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 3 travelers

Overview

Enjoy a premium sumo experience from Chair seats at Ryogoku Kokugikan. In a small group of up to 5 Guests, relax with drinks and snacks as a personalized guide shares exclusive insights into sumo's history and rules !

○ Session (14:00-18:00)

① We will gather in front of the NewDays convenience store, at the West Exit of JR Ryogoku Station (Sobu Line) at 14:00. ! A friendly guide will be waiting for you!

② We will enter the venue and watch sumo matches from 2F Chair A(row ４～６) seats.
・After arriving at your seat in the venue, you are free to move around.

③Around 15:40, there will be the "nakabi," where a ceremony before the matches of particularly strong sumo wrestlers begins. We will watch this ceremony from our seats.

④From 16:00 to around 18:00 is the highlight. Japanese TV broadcasts will begin as well. It's the time when particularly strong sumo wrestlers start their intense matches!

⑤Around 18:00, after the final match, the tour will be disbanded.

What's included

  • Original Sumo Guidebook
  • Professional guide
  • Class A ticket（2F Chair seats）
  • Tour Photos
  • Private transportation
  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. Ryogoku Kokugikan
    4h · Admission ticket included
    The seats are A -seat chairs on the second floor, offering a panoramic view of the entire area. Eating and drinking at your seat is allowed, and since there's no need to sit in a seiza (kneeling position), these seats are less burdensome on your legs. The seating area cannot be specified. ・The major matches take place from around 3:40 PM to 6:00 PM, offering a grand spectacle. You can comfortably watch the excitement of sumo from the A -seat chair seating on the second floor！ ・The guide will be sitting with you, so feel free to ask anything if you have questions or concerns. ・Re-entry is possible once a day. If you need to leave the venue, please inform the guide. ※This is a guided semi-private session, and the session time cannot be changed. Thank you for your understanding.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will gather in front of the NewDays convenience store, at the West Exit of JR Ryogoku Station (Sobu Line) at 14:00. A friendly interpreter who speaks English will be waiting for you!

A friendly interpreter who speaks English will be waiting for you!

End point

Around 18:00, after the final match, the tour will be disbanded.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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