Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour with Tickets

Infants must sit on laps

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

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Please arrive and meet the guide 10 minutes before tour start time.

The number of customers for 1 group booking for this tour is 1-19. If booking for a group of 20 or more customers, please note that the group will be divided.

Spectator Etiquette: Please note that you will have to wait to be seated if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association (on the first and the last tournament day), the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (on the last tournament day). In such a case, please wait until the event is over before proceeding to spectator seating. Also, the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will not be able to provide explanations or other guidance during these events

Children up to 3 years of age may also join, but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian while watching. In this case, please note that they will not be provided the light snack, drink, and cheering towel in S and A-class seating.

Stroller storage areas are available on the 1st and 2nd floors. However, please note that we take no responsibility in case of theft, etc. in the arena. Strollers cannot be brought inside the arena seating area.

Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into Kokugikan is prohibited. Please purchase food and refreshments from the vendors inside the arena.

Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.

Please note that you may have to wait to be taken to your seat or listen to explanations by the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association (on the first and the last tournament day), the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (last tournament day only).

Seats may not be designated. This information will be provided on the day of the tour.

If your group is divided into multiple reservations, please be sure to input information on accompanying group members in the Remarks field for each reservation.

Groups may be seated separately in Kokugikan. Seating may be spread across the main, opposite, east, and west sides.

Suitcases and other large pieces of luggage cannot be brought into the seating area. In addition, baggage cannot be stored at Ryogoku View Hotel, the meeting location. Please make sure to store luggage at another location on your own in advance (coin lockers, etc.) or at your accommodation.

This tour promotes Social Contribution as stated under Sunrise Tours' Sustainable Development Goals. We advocate for responsible travel, and urge one and all to become responsible travelers.

The tournament from July 14th to July 28th will not be held in Tokyo, but in Nagoya. Please reserve the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour (From Nagoya) with the product code: 2142P924.

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers