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[Chair Seat S] Watch the September Grand Sumo Tournament with an English Guide (Ryogoku)

Join us for Guided Tours to the September 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament.
Watching a sumo match offers a rare opportunity to experience traditional Japanese culture up close. From your seat inside the arena, you’ll feel the tension rise as wrestlers prepare to enter the ring, and witness the explosive clashes and dramatic twists that define this ancient martial art.
The Kokugikan arena itself is steeped in tradition, featuring uniquely Japanese architecture, ceremonial clothing, and symbolic decorations. Our multilingual guides will be there to explain the customs and rituals, helping you fully appreciate the depth and excitement of sumo.

* About the "Tour Application"
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HIGHLIGHT

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.
You'll also have the opportunity to dine at a restaurant serving chanko nabe, the hearty stew favored by sumo wrestlers.
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.

* About the "Tour Application"
Please apply for the tour using the “Tour Application” below.
Currently, the Grand Sumo Tournament Tour is not managed through the cart on the right side of the page.
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[Planned Tour Dates for September 2025]
September 16 (Tue), 17 (Wed), 19 (Fri), 22 (Mon), 23 (Tue), 24 (Wed), 25 (Thu), 26 (Fri)

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*The meeting point is inside JR Ryogoku Station, at the West Exit, near the area where the framed portraits of Yokozuna (Grand Champion) winners are displayed.
Our guide will be holding a True Japan Tour flag, so you will be able to recognize them easily.
Important Notes:
Ryogoku Station is served by both the JR Sobu Line and the Toei Oedo Subway Line.
-> Please be sure to use the JR Line, not the subway.
The JR Station has both a West Exit and an East Exit.
-> The meeting point is inside the station, just after you exit through the West Exit ticket gates, in front of the Yokozuna portraits.
Do not go outside the station. Please wait inside near the portraits until our guide meets you.

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

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CANCELLATION POLICY

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

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