Don’t miss your chance to witness sumo’s greatest spectacle at the September Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. Savor the electric atmosphere, live bouts, unique experiences, and memorable moments found only at Ryogoku Kokugikan!
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The Highlight
Seat Type
- 2nd Floor B-class Chair Seat (Rows 7–11 from the front): /per person
- 2nd Floor C-class Chair Seat (Rows 12–14 from the front): /per person
Meeting point: JR Ryogoku Station West Gate (12:45 PM - 1:00 PM)
Please make sure to collect your tickets during this time. We are unable to arrange ticket pick-up on any day other than your reserved tournament day. Please note that we cannot take responsibility for any issues if you miss the pick-up time. This plan includes sumo tickets, an English brochure, and a rank list (banzuke) paper
The Experience
Sumo Tournament Daily Schedule
After receiving your ticket around 12:45 PM, you can enter Ryogoku Kokugikan and enjoy sumo matches throughout the afternoon. The most exciting bouts—the top division matches and the dramatic “Makuuchi Dohyo-iri” ring-entering ceremony—start around 3:40 PM and continue until the tournament ends at about 6:00 PM.
You may leave and re-enter the venue once, so feel free to take a break if needed. Don’t miss the thrilling climax in the late afternoon when the top-ranked wrestlers compete!
Things to Enjoy Inside Ryogoku Kokugikan
There’s much more to experience inside Ryogoku Kokugikan beyond the matches themselves! Visit the Sumo Museum to learn about the sport’s rich history and traditions. Browse souvenir shops for exclusive sumo goods and unique gifts. Discover various displays and photo spots throughout the venue to capture memorable moments. Bento lunch boxes, snacks, and drinks are also available at concession stands, so you can relax and enjoy your sumo experience to the fullest.
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Please note that specific seat locations or seat numbers cannot be chosen.
- You are free to leave the venue at any time, even before the tournament ends around 6:00 PM.
- During special events such as sumo matches, ring-entering ceremonies, or speeches, you may be asked to wait before taking your seat. Please wait until the event finishes before entering the seating area.
- There are no elevators in Ryogoku Kokugikan. You will need to use steep stairs, and there are no lifts or assistance available for moving around.
- While there are special seats for wheelchair users, we do not offer these seats in this package. Unfortunately, wheelchair users cannot participate in this tour.
- If you would like to be seated together as a group, please make a request when booking. While staff will do their best to accommodate seating requests, please note that some requests may not be possible.
Important Booking Information
Admission
- All seats are reserved; please sit only in the seat indicated on your ticket. Your seat location and number are printed on your ticket. Please refer to the seating chart provided at the entrance to find your seat.
- Visitors 4 years old and up must have an admission ticket. Children up to 3 years of age may join but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian during the event.
- Re-entry is allowed once with a re-entry stamp.
- Lost admission tickets or exchange tickets will not be accepted. Re-issuance of tickets is not possible.
Eating and drinking
- Outside food and drinks are prohibited; only items purchased inside the venue are allowed.
- Alcohols are prohibited inside.
Others
- Smoking is not allowed inside the venue.
- Photography is permitted, but flash and tripods are not allowed.
- Large bags are not permitted; please use coin lockers if needed.
- Please be respectful and keep noise to a minimum inside the venue. Set your cell phone to silent mode and avoid talking on the phone while in the audience. Also, please refrain from waiting around the venue for rikishi (sumo wrestlers) to enter or exit, as this may cause inconvenience to local residents.
Cancellation Policy
- Non-refundable (0% refund)
