Grand Sumo Tournament Tokyo - Osaka - Nagoya
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Grand Sumo Tournament Tokyo - Osaka - Nagoya
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Sumo in Tokyo is a unique and exciting way to experience Japanese culture.
Expect a lively and fun time with cheering by fans.
It's similar to watching a major league sports game.
●This Sumo tournament is Japan's most popular sport and the fans go wild !
Travelling in Japan is guaranteed to produce more mind-blowing moments per minute than almost anywhere else in the world.
Join us for our tours, Japan is worth it for the adventure in all of us.
Travel will Change You, it's about Living life and loving every second.
*Admission included
*Upgraded seats available with additional fee.
*Ticket only Event
*No tour guide
*Does not include Transportation.
Tour dates:
MAY 11-25, 2025 TOKYO
JULY 13 - 27, 2025 NAGOYA
SEPT 14 - 28, 2025 TOKYO
NOV. 9 - 23, 2025 FUKUOKA
JAN. 11-25, 2026 TOKYO
MAR. 8-22, 2026 OSAKA
MAY 10-24, 2026 TOKYO
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Ages 8-100, max of 20 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Highlights
- Admission included
- Entry/Admission - Ryogoku Kokugikan
- Start:
- Ryōgoku Edo NOREN, 1-chōme-3-20 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, JapanMeetup Edo-Noren in front entrance. *This meeting location is for Tokyo Tournament ONLY.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 178179P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 178179P3
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- 1-chōme-3-20 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, JapanMeetup Edo-Noren in front entrance. *This meeting location is for Tokyo Tournament ONLY.
- 1Sumo in Tokyo is a unique and exciting way to experience Japanese culture. Expect a lively and fun time with cheering by fans. It's similar to watching a major league sports game. ●This Sumo tournament is Japan's most popular sport and the fans go wild ! Travelling in Japan is guaranteed to produce more mind-blowing moments per minute than almost anywhere else in the world. Join us for our tours, Japan is worth it for the adventure in all of us. Travel will Change You, it's about Living life and loving every second. *Admission included *Upgraded seats available with additional fee. *Ticket only Event *No tour guide *Does not include Transportation.
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- jmelyan0 contributionsGreat time at Harubasho!Ken was very helpful in securing us amazing seats for the grand sumo tournament in Osaka. He was able to find tickets for us for the final day of the tournament. I highly recommend his service! He follows up and ensures that we have an enjoyable time!Written 23 March 2025
- TrevorDixon0 contributionsGreat experience at Osaka Grand Sumo tournamentKen from Island Travel really made this experience special. Before I left Sydney, Ken was giving me tips and pointers on sumo. In Osaka he made sure that everything went smoothly. And I lucked in with a rare playoff for the titleWritten 23 March 2025
- B90BEdavidg0 contributionsFabulous day of SumoWe got great advice on excellent seating for the tournament. Arrived early and saw lower level bouts all the way up to the top contenders. Extremely interesting; well spent day!Written 10 March 2025
- rawlins0ni0 contributionsKen Rocks!!Have you ever been on a tour and don’t feel like you’re on a tour?! Well, until my Sumo tournament with Ken, I also didn’t. Felt like hanging with a local with tons of knowledge and insight into Japanese culture. Thanks Ken, will definitely look you up when next Im in Tokyo.Written 2 November 2024
- ParnellDublin0 contributionsTotal Sumo Experience with a Knowledgeable Passionate GuideKen is a superb guide who will share his enthusiasm and deep knowledge of Sumo with you to help bring it to life. We wouldn’t have had nearly the total experience had we gone to the match on our own. Ken will make the experience hands on and above all fun. He is very gracious, friendly, and has a lot of respect for the traditions, history, and talent of the world of Sumo.Written 27 September 2024
- michael g0 contributionsSumo with Ken is the bestKen was a great enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide and went the extra mile to give us a great tour and Sumo experience. I definitely recommend this event with Ken, Sumo is the best event we did all weekWritten 27 September 2024
- louiserR5416CT0 contributionsIncredible tour with friendly guide.Our guide was very knowledgeable about Sumo culture. He shared it with us in a friendly way. We visited nearby linked places before going to the Grand Tournament. The background information helped us appreciate the ceremonial side of the matches. I would highly recommend the tour.Written 19 September 2024
- Q527JXpedrom0 contributionsSuch a great experience to live in JapanA great experience and another way to learn from this country and their traditions. Plus a guided tour with Ken showing us some interesting historic data from Japan.Written 14 September 2024
- Viajanteexperimentan0 contributionsA different way to discover the city! 100% recommendVery interesting tour around some of Tokyo’s oldest sites while learning the secrets of sumo culture with Ken! We also got to see very nice local shops showcasing japanese arts and crafts.Written 25 August 2024
- nikolausw1760 contributionsJapanese as they really are today😀Tokyo Giants vs. Yakult Swallows, what an outstandig experience! Thousands of escalating japanese men an women of all ages, both groups peacefully side by side. After all these Shrine-, Sumo- and Geisha-things… thats a part of todays culture in Tokyo (since 90 years). Despite a change of schedule (by the Giants), the event was fantastic because of the reaction of Ken. Fast, reliable and professional. Best seat! Excellent view! Perfectly organized.Written 2 August 2024
- JohnPaulPanelli0 contributionsUnbelievably a good timeThis took the cake for authentic experiences. Ken was invaluable in making it happen.Only regret is not sitting closer!! Spend the extra money, so worth it.Written 28 July 2024
- Quest029171958770 contributionsSumo TournamentGreat views and moments. The price was abit expensive but it was really an unforgetable moment 😊 A thing to do assist at least one time in life.Written 27 July 2024
- chantalvD5494OP0 contributionsAmazing tour with energetic guide KennethWe had a fantastic tour with Kenneth. Beautiful photos and videos were taken of us while we visited the temples in Tokyo dressed in traditional Japanese clothing. Kenneth is the best tour guide ever, full of energy.Written 25 July 2024
- johnaC6697CZ0 contributionsSumoSuch a fun an memorable trip, ken is an amazing guide would definitely recommend. You will have lots of fun know doubt...Written 20 January 2024
- Lyn R0 contributionsDecember SumoWe went off season so there were no tournaments but our guide gave us an exclusive vip experience. We really appreciated learning the spiritual aspects. Shin was very entertaining and we had a great timeWritten 24 December 2023
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Scott S
9 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Ken was a fantastic host for our small group and we had a great time learning about the sumo culture in Japan. He is very passionate and did a wonderful job teaching us about the lifestyle and how these athletes end up in the ring. We would highly recommend spending a few hours while in Tokyo to learn about sumo with Ken.
Written 15 September 2023
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Thank you for your Wonderful review. Great showing you Japanese Culture. Ken
Written 16 September 2023
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TravelPim
Maastricht, The Netherlands188 contributions
Very last minute decision to try to find tickets for the Grand Sumo Tournament in Nagayo. Ken helped and did his best to find us the best tickets possible. And on Sunday we received confirmation for Monday! So took the train from Osaka and had a great day. Ken informed me about the seating and rules in the stadium (& gave some great tips), as well as the app with a lot more Sumo info. Would highly recommend this unique Japanese, traditional experience!
Written 23 July 2024
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Thank you for your Wonderful review. Please enjoy a big part of Japanese Culture. Ken
Written 25 July 2024
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kyoko a
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Solo
even if i am a japanese, i knew so little about Sumo culture. so it was an enlightment yet it is fun for everyone. tour guide is so knowledgeable and he takes good care of everyone of every age. i certainly recommend this tour if you are visiting Tokyo.
Written 12 January 2023
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Thank you for your Wonderful review. Great showing you Japanese Culture. Ken & Shin
Written 12 January 2023
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tjacque88
Singapore, Singapore13 contributions
July 2024 • Family
The views were amazing!
place was captivating.
thank you Ken for the wonderful memories! Thank you for making this happen for us.
place was captivating.
thank you Ken for the wonderful memories! Thank you for making this happen for us.
Written 18 July 2024
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Thank you for your Wonderful review. Please enjoy a big part of Japanese Culture. Ken
Written 25 July 2024
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CCausey
Maumelle, AR9 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We had a great day with Ken at the sumo tournament. If you've tried to find tickets to the tournament you know how difficult it is. Not only did Ken get us great seats, the pre-tournament tour of the Ryogoku sumo town area was wonderful. If you are visiting Japan and want to learn about this wonderful sport and it's culture then you need to check this out!
Written 20 May 2024
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Thank you for your Wonderful review. Please enjoy a big part of Japanese Culture.
Ken
Written 29 July 2024
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Extraordinary592340
11 contributions
We had a great time. Meeting was easy, introduction to sumo very nice and well made. Tickets were ok. We say thank you and ca recoomand this tour
Written 12 May 2024
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Happy that I was able to share part of Japanese history and Culture with you. Thank you for recommending our tour.
Written 13 May 2024
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fde_teresa
Mexico City, Mexico5 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Finding the tickets was truly impossible for us, being abroad and not knowing the language very well, Ken helped us out tremendously and sent the tickets to our first hotel arriving in Japan. Thank you so much!!
Written 17 March 2024
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Thank you for your Wonderful review. Please enjoy a big part of Japanese Culture. Ken
Written 21 March 2024
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Stuart D
2 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We were blown away by the sumo culture and it was a real sensation seeing the live tournament. I’m looking forward to our next Sumo and Samurai Culture Adventure next time
Written 12 February 2023
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Thank you for your Wonderful review. Great showing you Japanese Culture. Ken & Shin
Written 14 February 2023
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Dan C
Surry Hills, Australia29 contributions
The tour was fun and interactive and kept our three kids (9, 14, 16) engaged throughout. Seeing the sumo wrestlers train up close really shows the impressive power and learning about the links to religion and culture is fantastic. Shame the stadium was not open due to the impending tournament.
Written 8 January 2023
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Thank you for your Wonderful review. Great showing you Japanese Culture. Ken & Shin
Written 10 January 2023
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Buster P
Richmond, CA3 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
Ken took us to some very interesting places around the sumo arena, some beautiful parks, historic spots and a wonderful samurai sword shop with gorgeous authentic handmade blades of all kinds and beautiful accessories.
This tour was entertaining, informative, and enjoyable in every way. Ken is an easygoing person, very flexible and willing to share all kinds of things that he has learned from being in Japan and I am grateful to him for a wonderful day.
This tour was entertaining, informative, and enjoyable in every way. Ken is an easygoing person, very flexible and willing to share all kinds of things that he has learned from being in Japan and I am grateful to him for a wonderful day.
Written 23 November 2022
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Thank you for your Wonderful review. Great showing you Japanese Culture. Ken
Written 24 November 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
江建明
Gushan, Kaohsiung
請問這個商品，是指2024年1月25日，在兩國國技館的（相撲比賽門票）嗎？
我想看真正的相撲比賽，這個有包含嗎？
有沒有參加人數限制，我們只有2人
集合地點還時間，及注意事項，是否能更明確，感恩
Written 7 October 2023
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