Your guide will escort you to your reserved seat and provide clear, engaging explanations throughout your visit.
During the tour of the Kokugikan and the Sumo Museum, you'll gain insight into Japan’s unique architecture, traditional clothing, and etiquette.
The guide will explain the structure of professional sumo—including the different divisions, early matches, and the roles of the referee (gyoji) and announcer (yobidashi), as well as the meaning behind their traditional attire.
You’ll also learn about the rankings of sumo wrestlers, from yokozuna and ozeki to sanyaku and makuuchi competitors.
With detailed commentary on winning techniques (kimarite) and match highlights, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for this powerful and elegant sport.

Meeting Point: JR Ryogoku Station, West Exit
(Outside the ticket gates, under the large ukiyo-e panel “Summer Scene at Ryogoku Bridge”)

Please meet outside the West Exit ticket gates of JR Ryogoku Station, near the two large ukiyo-e panels.
Our guide will be holding a True Japan Tour flag so you can find us easily.

Note:
JR Ryogoku Station is served by the JR Sobu Line, and there is also a Toei Oedo Line Ryogoku Station nearby.
Please come to the JR station (not the subway station).
The JR station has two exits (West and East) — please go to the West Exit.

*Don’t forget to bring your ticket if you step away from your seat.
*Adult pricing applies to all participants aged 4 and above.

If you cancel your reservation, the following cancellation rates and remittance charge will be charged.
(1) 14 days - 3 days prior to the program date: 20 % of the program fee
(2) 2 days of the day before the program date: 50 % of the program fee
(3) a day before the program date: 100 % of the program fee