The Sumo Tournament Experience in Osaka with Japan Awaits is an experience at the famous Grand Sumo Tournament that occurs only once a year in Osaka(March). The experience allows guests to learn about sumo traditions and culture with an English-speaking tour guide (expert in sumo wrestling) while watching one of the most exciting sports in Japan.
Sumo originated in Japan and is one of Japan’s most well-known sports. It is considered as a gendai budo (Japanese martial art) with a history spanning many centuries. The sport is known for its highly regimented rules and strict traditions for its wrestlers. Most sumo wrestlers are required to live in communal heya (sumo training stables) with al...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Premium: A- or S-class seats (front arena section)
Sumo information and pamphlet
If selected, Sukiyaki or vegetarian option is available upon request (at least one week in advance).
English-speaking tour guide (local sumo expert)
Basic: D-class seats (upper balcony). Binoculars are recommended for a closer view.
Reserved seat according to selected option:
Service Fee for Getting the Ticket
Audio headset
Banzuke-hyo (a table of rankings)
If selected, dinner at a local chanko hot pot restaurant to experience what sumo wrestlers eat.
Standard: B- or C-class seats (main arena). Binoculars are recommended for a closer view.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meals and drinks are not included (unless dinner option is selected at checkout).
Meeting Points
Departure
EDION Arena Osaka
Return
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Chanko nabe, also known as “sumo stew”, is a Japanese stew (hot pot) that contains chicken stock as the soup base with various vegetables. Chanko originated from the Ryokoku area and sumo wrestlers are known to eat a lot of it because a large amount of chanko can be cooked at once and many people can eat at the same time, perfect for sumo wrestlers who are hungry from training.
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If dinner option is selected at checkout, the chanko hot pot dinner without drinks will be the default meal (please let us know if you would prefer sukiyaki, vegetarian, or if you have any other special dietary requirements on the “Special Requirements” field at checkout. Please note that traditional chanko nabe broth is typically made with pork or chicken, but the restaurant may substitute the broth for those who prefer vegetarian option. Please understand that once we have accepted your dinner request, changes cannot be made one week before the tour date.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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The Sumo Tournament Experience in Osaka with Japan Awaits is an experience at the famous Grand Sumo Tournament that occurs only once a year in Osaka(March). The experience allows guests to learn about sumo traditions and culture with an English-speaking tour guide (expert in sumo wrestling) while watching one of the most exciting sports in Japan.
Sumo originated in Japan and is one of Japan’s most well-known sports. It is considered as a gendai budo (Japanese martial art) with a history spanning many centuries. The sport is known for its highly regimented rules and strict traditions for its wrestlers. Most sumo wrestlers are required to live in communal heya (sumo training stables) with al...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Premium: A- or S-class seats (front arena section)
Sumo information and pamphlet
If selected, Sukiyaki or vegetarian option is available upon request (at least one week in advance).
English-speaking tour guide (local sumo expert)
Basic: D-class seats (upper balcony). Binoculars are recommended for a closer view.
Reserved seat according to selected option:
Service Fee for Getting the Ticket
Audio headset
Banzuke-hyo (a table of rankings)
If selected, dinner at a local chanko hot pot restaurant to experience what sumo wrestlers eat.
Standard: B- or C-class seats (main arena). Binoculars are recommended for a closer view.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meals and drinks are not included (unless dinner option is selected at checkout).
Meeting Points
Departure
EDION Arena Osaka
Return
Itinerary
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EDION Arena Osaka
The Sumo Tournament Experience is a 4-hour experience at the official basho (sumo tournament) with a group of up to 24 people (minimum of 15 people is required to operate this tour)
On this tour, not only will you learn about many ancient Japanese traditions that have been preserved in sumo, including ritual elements such as the use of salt purification, you’ll also get to cheer on and greet the most famous sumo wrestlers in Japan as they are entering the stadium for their big match. Once you are inside of the stadium, you’ll be seated at B or C-class reserved seats, which has the best view of the match with chair seating in the stadium. You’ll learn about the history and culture of sumo wrestling, as well as learn about some of the most famous sumo wrestlers throughout history and today in Japan. Enjoy the intense matches with explanations from your expert guide and cheer on your favorite sumo wrestlers along with dedicated local fans.
