Grand Sumo Tournament Tokyo - Osaka - Nagoya
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Tokyo, Japan
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Paper ticket
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Overview
Immerse yourself in Japanese culture by attending a sumo wrestling match in Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya. Ensure your entry and avoid any language barriers by securing your tickets ahead of time, with several different tournaments and dates to choose from in Tokyo and Osaka. This is your chance to se one of Japan's most popular sports up close.
- See an authentic sumo wrestling tournament in Tokyo, Osaka or Nagoya
- Learn how local sports fans act by attending a live match
- Upgrade your tickets for better seats
- Get access to a sport that's often difficult for tourists to see
What's Included
- Admission included
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Ryōgoku Edo NORENJapan, 130-0015 Tokyo, Sumida City, Yokoami, 1-chōme3２０ 1階
Meetup Edo-Noren in front entrance. *This meeting location is for Tokyo Tournament ONLY. *Admission included *Upgraded seats available with additional fee. *Ticket only Event *No tour guide *Does not include Transportation
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Ryogoku Kokugikan
4 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 30 reviews
Hugh_S, Mar 2026
This experience can be broken down into two parts: getting the tickets and the Sumo tournament itself. Both were excellent. Communication with our guide was smooth and easy. Ken delivered the tickets as promised and included tips and links to help us better understand the experience.
The tournament itself is a little hard to describe in adequate detail. We loved the pageantry, ceremony and the "feel" of being in the arena. The wrestling component itself is a little lost on us as newcomers, but that' totally okay. If we want to dive into it more, we can watch the recap on NHK and learn about the individual moves and the wrestlers.
We had a total blast, it was worth every penny to us and Ken provided everything promised and more.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your Wonderful review. Glad you enjoyed Japanese culture. Ken
Paul_C, Nov 2025
Great day out, go early for fuller experience. Has festive atmosphere, meet sumo stars out front , enjoy the food stalls.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you for your Wonderful review. Glad you enjoyed Japanese culture. Ken
Ian_K, Jul 2025
There was a major difference between the price printed on the ticket and the price your agency charged me. I will tell my friends and I will not buy from you again.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
The rate printed on ticket is not the actual price of the ticket, as stated on the site.
The event you booked was sold out.
That is why the tickets are more expensive than printed rate.
Happy I was able to share Sumo Culture with you.
Thank you for the review.
Kenneth
Walid_L, Jul 2025
It’s a unique chance to witness a true Japanese cultural and sporting event that can not be seen anywhere else in the world
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your Wonderful review. We will definitely keep in touch. Very happy I could help. Kenneth
Trevor_D, Mar 2025
Ken from Island Travel Specialists sorted out an excellent experience and was super easy to deal with
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your Wonderful review. Please enjoy a big part of Japanese Culture. Ken
Heather_F, Jun 2024
I live in Japan and wanted to purchase Sumo Tournament tickets as an anniversary gift for my partner. Online, there were many $250 (USD) tickets available for good box seats. Not knowing anything about sumo, however, I opted to purchase two of these $495 tours ($990 total) from Viator assuming that we would have decent seats and a guide to stay with us throughout the matches to explain what was going on. Boy, was I mistaken. What the tour actually included was a meetup where the guide (very nice guy) talked to us (nine participants total) outside the stadium during the first hour of the tournament. He discussed sumo and had a couple people play-fight in a circle on the ground as other reviews have mentioned. Then we went in to the stadium where he handed each of us the $16 (2,500 yen) tickets and advised us that we could scatter into the better seats until we were kicked out and then would have to move to our assigned seats in the very top row of the top balcony. Then he was gone and we never saw him again. So if you have difficulty with the website or just want someone to actually buy your tickets for you and walk you into the stadium, then by all means go for this tour because watching sumo was fun! Just know that you may be paying nearly $500 per person for a $16 ticket and an hour of sumo chat outside the stadium. I’ve done many Viator tours over the years and this is the first one in which I’ve been disappointed by what I perceive to be a gross cost v. value discrepancy.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you for the nice remarks about your guide. I was able to get tickets even though it was a Sold out event. The tickets I purchased for you were marked up by the supplier, not me. I informed you the rate was a lot higher than published. You said you still wanted the tickets. I agree the cost of tickets were high, due to sold out. Aftermarket tickets are expensive.
Eve_S, May 2024
Ken was enthusiastic and friendly and practices sumo himself. He was the perfect tour guide. We toured around the area where we were given great stories and history lessons. He then gave us tickets to go into the stadium to watch the matches. We had a great time!
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your Wonderful review. Please enjoy a big part of Japanese Culture. Ken
Charles_B, May 2024
Kenneth is very knowledgeable. He is also known to the locals and sometimes they jump in to participate. The tour before going to the national Tournament took about an hour. The guides explanation of the rituals and the rules made watching the tournament enjoyable. Otherwise we would have be lost.
The temple we visited with him was probably the most enjoyable temple we visited. Nothing fancy, no tourist, just a very solemn experience right in the middle of town and he explanations were very good.
We went to the Sumo Tournament before lunch. As you can see by the pictures, the place was basically empty and the lack of a crowd made it sorta of boring. We left for lunch and came back later and as you can see in the pictures, the place was packed. This created a very different experience than the morning experience.
Unless you want to sit on the floor, ask for seats on the second level. Real chairs. Finding your seat is probably the most challenging task.
If you are willing to sit on a pillow/mat, I would suggest those not right next to the ring. No wrestlers will fall on you and there is a metal bar defining your box space that you can lean against giving your back a rest.
I am not sure what this experience would be like if the national tournament was happening at the time, but the tournament made it a great experience.
Kenneth contacted us while we were still in the United States to make sure everything was arranged. That was a very nice touch and one less thing to worry about
Response from Host, May 2024
Wonderful meeting you and your family. Thank you for a great review.
Ken
Sascha_S, May 2024
Of course the Sumo Tournament and if you get Kenneh Miller as you Tour guy you will have a good time and fun.
Aloha
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your Wonderful review. Please enjoy a big part of Japanese Culture. Ken
Raquel_Z, Apr 2024
Great experience! Difficult to find seats at first but we were able to find them after some time.
Ticket detail was incorrect for Osaka tournament
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for your review. Please enjoy Sumo, an important part of Japanese Culture.
Many staff members available to help locate seats, including me. Just ask. Please let me know if any questions. Ken
Tracy_F, Mar 2024
Learning all about the traditions of Sumo was an incredible highlight of our trip and I would highly recommend taking the opportunity to delve into the world of Sumo
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your Wonderful review. Please enjoy a big part of Japanese Culture. Ken
MFaiz_A, Jan 2024
Kenneth did an excellent job in giving us some pointers on Sumo, allowing us to see the matches from different vantage points and more interestingly, got us to go through a play bout. As a bonus he took us to one of the oldest Sumo shrines which was as also dedicated to animals. Throughly enjoyed the time and appreciated his passion for the job.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for your Wonderful review. Great showing you Japanese Culture. Ken and Shin
Braxton_M, Dec 2023
The entirety of the experience was phenomenal. From the practical instruction to the tour around the arena and finally the tournament itself, each element of the event was well worth it.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you for your Wonderful review. Great showing you Japanese Culture. Shin & Ken
Alice_H, Jul 2023
I don't have enough words to describe what a phenomenal experience it was. It is something I will never forget!! Ken, guided us every step of the way, from before the event, to the very end. He gave us the history and fascinating details of Sumo. The men in our group even tried some faux Sumo matches, with the females in the group being the referees. So much fun!! Ken has definitely turned into one of our friends after today.
Response from Host, Jul 2023
You are amazing !
Thank you for a wonderful review.
Look forward to meeting you in NY.
Ken
Naomi_M, Apr 2023
Interactive tour, we learnt about sone of the rituals and history of Sumo. Really great guide! Even our teenagers enjoyed it!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
You are awesome, thank you for such a nice review.
Great showing you Japanese Culture. Ken & Shin
Kyle_S, Apr 2023
Super sumo time! Host is a gem. Very knowledgeable and easy going.
Was such a cool guy and made sumo fun!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you for your Wonderful review. Great showing you Japanese Culture. Ken & Shin
Ben_W, Mar 2023
Ken went above and beyond to keep us informed and entertained. It was such a unique and interesting tour. Very interactive too. I highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hi Ben,
Your Awesome ! Really enjoyed you being on our tour. Great wrestler !
Thank you for your Wonderful review. Great showing you Japanese Culture. Ken & Shin
Camelia_M, May 2023
Excursion très intéressante et on a appris pas mal de choses sur les sumos.
Ambiance chaleureuse et bon enfant.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you, wonderful meeting you.
Very happy you enjoyed.
Ken & Shin
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