Tokyo Grand Sumo Exhibition and Retirement Ceremony Tour

Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps

Most travelers can participate

This tour is not a Grand Sumo Tournament viewing tour. It is a tour to observe a sumo wrestler’s retirement ceremony. In addition to the hair-cutting ritual and sumo bouts, several other programs are scheduled

There are shops on the 1st and 2nd floors of the arena. A range of sumo merchandise different from the usual such as stable master-supervised gourmet food and commemorative goods exclusive to the retirement ceremony are available. Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into Kokugikan is prohibited

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

Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance

Spectator Etiquette: Please refrain from moving around the venue while a sumo match, ring entering procession of Makuuchi/Yokozuna division wrestlers, or another program event is underway. Also, the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will not be able to provide explanations or other guidance during these events

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

To vegetarian customers: Please be aware that vegetarian meals are not available at Kokugikan. Having a meal prior to participating in the tour is recommended

Customers will watch from 2nd floor main side S- or B-class seats (chair seating). Specific seat numbers may not be requested. This information will be provided on the day of the tour

Groups may be seated separately in Kokugikan

For those participating in a wheelchair, please indicate so in the remarks entry field when booking

As Ryogoku Kokugikan's wheelchair storage area is on the 1st floor, please go to the 2nd floor spectator seating area on your own or with the help of an accompanying group member. When heading to the spectator seats, there are stairs and escalators going up and down. Assistance will not be provided by the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter

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

This tour/activity will have a maximum of 19 travelers