• Tickets to the January Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo at Ryogoku Kokugikan!

  
  

• We have Masu-seats (traditional Japanese spectator seat) C, where you can experience the atmosphere of sumo, and chair-seats C, which are comfortable for long periods of watching.

  
  

• Very popular souvenir! All participants will receive a sumo towel and a secret sumo item to unwrap!

  
  

• Our staff will guide you to your seat!

  
  

• After entering the venue, you can re-enter. You can go out to eat or go shopping during your stay.

  
  

• If you wish to re-enter, please return by 5pm.

  
  

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• Tour to see the great national sport of sumo wrestling

Sumo is Japan's national sport, and its wrestlers are not just fat people.
Beneath the fat are superbly trained muscles. And despite their large build,
they have incredible flexibility, with legs as strong as tree trunks. Their
physical abilities are truly acrobatic, making them the ultimate athletes with
bodies built for fighting. At the moment of a serious match, the sound of the
wrestlers colliding with each other reverberates throughout the arena. Come
and see the clash for yourself!

• Viewing points

More than 1,500 years of sumo history

Sumo, Japan's national sport, dates back to the age of mythology and is said
to have started as a contest of strength. It continued as an imperial court
event for around 300 years, taking place annually as a festival ritual to
foretell the year's harvest, and then during the Warring States period, sumo
became a form of training for samurai. Later, in the Edo period, sumo became
sumo became a form of entertainment, with Kanjin sumo being held, and the
foundations of modern-day sumo were laid. Today, sumo has taken on a formal
form as a sport, and is loved by many people. At the venue, you can experience
sumo's long history and one aspect of traditional culture up close.

Yokozuna's ring-entering ceremony

The [Yokozuna} ring-entering ceremony is a sacred event that sumo wrestlers
step onto the ring and enter, which also serves as a show-off ceremony. It is
held separately from the [Juryo] and [Makuuchi] ring-entering ceremony.
Accompanied by two other wrestlers, the "tsuyuharai" (a person who carries out
the dew) and "tachimochi" (a person who carries out the sword), the "yokozuna"
steps into the ring, passing through the “flower road”, and after hitting the
"kashiwate", the yokozuna lifts his leg high and steps into the "yomata". As
he stomps his feet, the spectators shout "Yoisho!" loudly, the sounds echoes
throughout the venue. The yokozuna's make-up "mawashi" and white ropes are
also a highlight of the event.

• FAQ:

Q&A

Q: Can I eat or drink while watching sumo?

A: You can eat and drink at your seat. You cannot bring in bottles, cans, or
food from outside, but the venue will sell soft drinks such as tea and juice,
as well as alcoholic beverages such as beer and Chuhai.

Q: What souvenirs or foods should I buy when I go to watch sumo wrestling?

A: "Cheering towels" with the wrestlers' names printed on them and "Sumo
Wrestler Cookies" with cute designs are popular.

Q: What is the etiquette when watching sumo wrestling?

A: Sumo matches often end in just a few seconds, so please do not move your
seat during the match. People behind you may miss the moment of victory or
defeat. You can take photos in the chair seats, but please do not use a strong
flash.

Q: Are there any dress codes when watching sumo wrestling?

A: There are no specific dress codes, but please avoid wearing large hats that
may block the view of other spectators.