First of all, this tour is for people who would like to enjoy Sumo tournament fully and includes S-ranked 2nd-floor Sumo ticket, offering an exceptionally exclusive experience, typically reserved only for citizens of Japan. Through this tour, we walk around a city of Ryogoku, a sacred place for sumo, and will take you to several places where our guide give you cultural and historical tips to enjoy the Sumo tournament at last.
We will start explaining with the basic rules of sumo and the relationship between Ryogoku and sumo. Afterwards, we will share more and more by walking through the town.
Public transportation options are available nearby. Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Not recommended for pregnant travelers. Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.. On the last day of Sumo tournament , because the S ranked seats (1~3 front row on the 2nd floor)were all full, so the ticket on this day in all A ranked seat, which are 4 - 6 front row seats on 2nd floor.. The guided tour lasts 1.5 hours and ends at 3 pm. However, sumo matches at Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena will be held until 6:00 p.m. The later the time, the more exciting the fight will be as the stronger wrestlers (Yokozuna, Ohzeki, and Sekiwake) fight later, so please use this information to help you plan your evening. Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.. On the last day of Sumo tournament , because the S ranked seats (1~3 front row on the 2nd floor)were all full, so the ticket on this day in all A ranked seat, which are 4 - 6 front row seats on 2nd floor.
In front of Ryogoku Edo NOREN, located right outside West Exit of JR Ryogoku Station