--- title: "Ultimate Sumo Tournament: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka" lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 113 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 582 duration_minutes: 1440 languages: [en] rank_in_category: 5 of 13 (Sumo & Geisha Shows) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/ultimate-sumo-tournament-tokyo-osaka-nagoya-fukuoka/ --- # Ultimate Sumo Tournament: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka **Guidekin's take:** Tournament packages combine a reserved seat at an official Grand Sumo Tournament with explanations of the bouts, rankings and rituals. A sumo pamphlet and ranking table are included; exact rows and adjacent seats are not guaranteed. 4.88 from 582 reviews at €113 per person for 1 day. In our comparison: #5 of 13 in Sumo & Geisha Shows, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Fukuoka Nov 2027: Additional tickets release Oct 25, 2026. Availability is limited; please check back then. Experience an official Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka with a reserved seat and an English-speaking sumo expert. Watch the matches live while your guide explains the rules, traditional rituals, rankings, and wrestlers. Choose between join-in and private experiences, with seating options depending on the tournament location and selected package. Each booking includes one tournament experience in the selected city, not visits to multiple arenas. A chanko nabe dinner is available when included in the option selected at checkout. Off-season option: On selected dates outside the tournament calendar, guests may book a Sumo Stable Morning Practice Experience near Tokyo instead. This is a separate experience featuring a guided training observation and chanko lunch. It does not include a Grand Sumo Tournament ticket. ## Before you book - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Group size varies by option: small group from €113 · private from €186 - Starts 08:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Age Requirements – Sumo Tournament: There is no… - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €113 per person for the Sumo Stable Morning Practice – Join-in Group option; other options up to €502 - Duration: 1 day - Rating: 4.88/5 from 582 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Japan Awaits - Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €113 · private from €186 - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 08:00, 14:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.88 from 582 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 566 of 582. - 5 stars: 541 (93%) - 4 stars: 25 (4%) - 3 stars: 6 (1%) - 2 stars: 5 (1%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value the guides' explanations and clear views of the ring; communication before the event draws mixed feedback **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides explain rules, rituals and wrestlers' backgrounds - Clear views of the ring from the seats - Access to tournament tickets reviewers struggled to obtain independently - Enjoyable meals on bookings that include dinner **Complaints:** - Some report poor booking communication, while others receive clear meeting instructions Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2026-06-13 to 2026-10-28); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Sumo Stable Morning Practice – Join-in Group | €113 / person | English | Sumo Stable Morning Practice: Watch professional sumo wrestlers train at a working stable with an English-speaking sumo expert. Not a Grand Sumo Tournament Join-in Group: Small-group shared experience. Chanko lunch is not included. | | Sumo Stable Morning Practice + Chanko Lunch – Join-in | €130 / person | English | Sumo Stable Morning Practice: Watch professional sumo wrestlers train at a working stable with an English-speaking sumo expert. Not a Grand Sumo Tournament Chanko Lunch: Authentic Chanko lunch at the sumo stable after morning practice. Join-in Group: Small-group shared experience. | | Osaka Standard Sumo | €161 / person | English | B-class Seats or C-Class Seats Duration: 4 hours Tournament venue:: EDION Arena Osaka, 3 Chome-4-36 Nambanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Japan. | | Fukuoka Join-in Sumo | €161 / person | English | Guided group experience with reserved 3rd-floor chair seating. Seat class may be S, A, B, or C depending on allocation. Duration: 4 hours Tournament venue:: Fukuoka Kokusai Center, 2-2 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, Japan. | | Tokyo Standard Sumo | €175 / person | English | Duration: 4 hours Tournament venue:: Ryogoku Kokugikan, 1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan. Standard Sumo Tournament : Join-in group with B-class or C-class reserved seat | | Sumo Stable Morning Practice + Chanko Lunch – Private | €186 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Sumo Stable Morning Practice: Private visit to a working sumo stable to watch professional wrestlers train. Not a Grand Sumo Tournament. Chanko Lunch: Authentic Chanko lunch at the sumo stable after morning practice. Private Tour: Private experience exclusively for your booked group. | | Nagoya Premium Standard | €200 / person | English | Duration: 4 hours Tournament venue: IG Arena, 1 Chome-2 Meijo, Kita Ward, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. Nagoya - Premium Join-in Tour : Join-in Premium: A-class Seats | | Tokyo Standard + Dinner | €200 / person | English | Tournament venue:: Ryogoku Kokugikan, 1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo Sumo Tournament + Dinner: Tokyo Standard Sumo Tournament: Join-in group with B-class or C-class reserved seat + Add-on Dinner | | Osaka Standard + Dinner | €200 / person | English | Duration: 5 hours Tournament venue:: EDION Arena Osaka, 3 Chome-4-36 Nambanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Japan. Osaka Standard + Dinner /: B-class Seats or C-Class Seats | | Fukuoka Private Sumo | €258 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Private guided experience with reserved 3rd-floor chair seating. Seat class may be S, A, B, or C depending on allocation. Duration: 4 hours Tournament venue:: Fukuoka Kokusai Center, 2-2 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, Japan. | | Tokyo Private (B/C) | €281 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 4 hours Tokyo Private Sumo (B/C): Tokyo Private Sumo Experience for your group only with B/C-Class seats | | Tokyo Premium Sumo + Dinner | €311 / person | English | Duration: 4 hours Chanko Dinner: Includes dinner at a chanko hot pot restaurant Tournament venue:: Ryogoku Kokugikan, 1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan. | | Tokyo Private (B/C) + Dinner | €320 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Duration: 5 hours Tokyo Private Sumo + Dinner: Tokyo Private Sumo Experience: B-class Seats or C-Class Seats + Addon Chanko Dinner | | Tokyo Private Sumo (S/A) | €463 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Tournament venue:: Ryogoku Kokugikan, 1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo Private Sumo Experience: Tokyo Private Sumo Experience for your group only | | Osaka Private Sumo | €463 / person (for 2+ people) | English | S-Class seats or A-Class Duration: 4 hours Tournament venue:: EDION Arena Osaka, 3 Chome-4-36 Nambanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, Japan. | | Tokyo Private + Dinner | €502 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Tournament venue:: Ryogoku Kokugikan, 1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo, Japan. Tokyo Private Sumo + Dinner: Tokyo Private Sumo Experience: S-class Seats or A-Class Seats + Addon Chanko Dinner | ## What's included - English-speaking sumo expert guide. - Guided explanations of sumo traditions, rituals, rankings, and matches. - For Sumo Stable options only: guided morning practice observation, audio headset, and chanko lunch. - Chanko nabe dinner (only when included in the selected option). - Ticket arrangement and seating allocation. - Sumo information pamphlet and ranking table (banzuke). - Reserved tournament seat ticket (Tournament options only). ## Not included - Hotel pickup, drop-off, and transportation. - Meals and drinks unless specifically included in the selected option. - Personal expenses and additional purchases. - Grand Sumo Tournament admission when booking the off-season Sumo Stable Experience. ## Itinerary 1. **Ryogoku Kokugikan** (4h; admission included) - Tokyo Sumo Tournament: Join us in Tokyo for the Sumo Tournament Experience — a 4-hour guided tour at Japan’s official sumo tournament (basho). This exclusive experience is available for groups of up to 20 people, with a minimum of 15 required to operate the tour. The sumo... 2. **EDION Arena Osaka** (4h) - Osaka Sumo Tournament: Experience the thrill of sumo in Osaka during the March tournament. Join us in Osaka for a 4-hour guided visit to Japan’s official sumo tournament (basho). This tour is available for groups of up to 20 people, with a minimum of 15 required to operate.... 3. **Nagoya Sumo Tournament: Experience the thrill of sumo in Nagoya during the Ju...** (4h) - Nagoya Sumo Tournament: Experience the thrill of sumo in Nagoya during the July tournament. Take part in this 4-hour guided experience at the official sumo basho in Nagoya. This tour is designed for groups of up to 20 people, with a minimum of 15 participants required. Nagoya... 4. **Fukuoka Sumo Tournament: Experience the thrill of sumo in Fukuoka during the ...** (4h) - Fukuoka Sumo Tournament: Experience the thrill of sumo in Fukuoka during the November tournament. This 4-hour guided tour brings you right into the heart of sumo’s year-end competition. It’s available for groups of up to 20 people, with a minimum of 15 required to operate.... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Seating by Tournament Location: Tokyo: Standard B/C and Premium A/S seating are located on the 2nd floor. Osaka and Nagoya: Seating locations vary according to the selected option and venue. Fukuoka: All options include reserved 3rd-floor chair seating, with S/A/B/C classes offered at the same B/C selling price. - Seating by Tournament Location: Tokyo: Standard B/C and Premium A/S seating are located on the 2nd floor. Osaka and Nagoya: Seating locations vary according to the selected option and venue. Fukuoka: All options include reserved 3rd-floor chair seating, with S/A/B/C classes offered at the same B/C selling price. - Seat Allocation: The specific seat class within the selected category is subject to ticket allocation. Exact seat rows and adjacent seating cannot be guaranteed. First-floor box seats are not included in any of our tournament options. - Tournament Location: Each booking includes one Grand Sumo Tournament experience in the city and on the date selected at checkout. Guests will not visit multiple tournament venues during the same experience. - Join-in Group Size: Tournament Join-in tours typically accommodate 15–20 guests and require a minimum of 15 participants to operate. If the minimum is not met, Japan Awaits will offer an alternative arrangement or a full refund. - Tour Duration: The guided tournament experience lasts approximately 4 hours. Guests booking an option with Chanko Dinner should allow additional time after the tournament. Start times vary by experience. - Meeting Instructions: Guests must meet their Japan Awaits guide at the designated meeting point before entering the tournament venue. Exact meeting instructions will be provided before the experience. Please do not proceed directly to the arena entrance. - Ticket Availability: Tournament tickets are subject to availability and final allocation. If Japan Awaits cannot secure the required tickets, guests will be offered an alternative tour date or a full refund. - Arrival & Seating: Please arrive at the designated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. Entry and seating may be subject to venue procedures, crowd conditions, and breaks between sumo matches. - Age Requirements – Sumo Tournament: There is no minimum age requirement. Children must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older. Adult pricing applies to all guests, except children aged 1–3 who do not occupy a separate seat and sit on an adult's lap. - Age Requirements – Sumo Stable: Guests must be at least 6 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or older, and adult pricing applies to all guests. Identification may be required as proof of age. - Accessibility: Accessibility varies by venue and seating allocation. Guests with mobility requirements should contact Japan Awaits before booking. For the Sumo Stable Experience, guests must be able to climb approximately five steps independently or with assistance from a family member. - Chanko Dinner: Chanko nabe is a traditional Japanese hot pot enjoyed by sumo wrestlers. For tournament experiences, dinner is included only when specified in the selected option. Drinks are excluded. Please inform us of dietary restrictions when booking. Vegetarian requests are subject to restaurant availability, and meal changes cannot be guaranteed within 7 days of the tour. - Food & Drinks: Food and drink regulations vary by tournament venue. Guests must follow the venue's policies regarding outside food and beverages. For Sumo Stable experiences, Chanko Lunch is included only when specified in the selected option. - Grand Sumo Tournament Schedule - Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament 2027: January 10–24 | May 9–23 | September 12–26. - Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament 2027: March 14–28. - Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament 2027: July 11–25. - Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament 2027: November 14–28. - Off-Season Sumo Stable Experience - Sumo Stable Morning Practice: This experience takes place near Warabi Station, Saitama, with an English-speaking sumo expert and audio headsets. Guests observe morning practice and may have opportunities to interact with the wrestlers afterward. Chanko Lunch is included only with the Join-in + Lunch or Private option. The Join-in experience requires a minimum of 10 participants and accommodates up to 20 guests. This experience does not include a Grand Sumo Tournament ticket. - Cancellation Policies - Sumo Tournament Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than 20 days before the event receive a full refund. A 25% cancellation fee applies within 20 days, a 50% fee within 14 days, and a 100% fee within 7 days of the event. This policy applies to both Join-in and Private Tournament options. - Sumo Stable Join-in Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than 30 days before the experience receive a full refund. A 25% cancellation fee applies within 30 days, a 50% fee within 21 days, and a 100% fee within 14 days of the experience. This policy applies to all Sumo Stable Join-in options. - Sumo Stable Private Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made more than 45 days before the experience receive a full refund. A 100% cancellation fee applies to cancellations made 45 days or less before the experience. - Operator Cancellations: If Japan Awaits cannot operate the experience due to insufficient participants or cannot secure the required tournament tickets, guests will be offered an alternative arrangement or a full refund. Traveler-initiated cancellations remain subject to the applicable cancellation policy. - Japan Awaits is a licensed tour operator in Japan, with hundreds of registered and vetted tour guides nationwide. We offer tours in any location in Japan and manage all details, including transportation and tickets. Visit Japan Awaits to learn more about our tours or inquire about a custom experience today ## Compared with other Sumo & Geisha Shows | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 13** | €113 | 1 day | 4.88 (582) | varies by option | | [the SUMO show - Sumo & Dining Experience at Dosukoi Tanaka Tokyo](/japan/tokyo/tours/the-sumo-show-sumo-dining-experience-at-dosukoi-tanaka-tokyo/?format=md) | €91 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (2587) | shared | | [Tokyo Live Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner HIRAKUZA GINZA TOKYO](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-live-sumo-show-kaiseki-dinner-hirakuza-ginza-tokyo/?format=md) | €110 | 2h 15m | 4.93 (258) | shared | | [Experience the Sumo World in Tokyo](/japan/tokyo/tours/experience-the-sumo-world-in-tokyo/?format=md) | €104 | 4h | 4.95 (117) | shared | Ranked #5 of 13 in Sumo & Geisha Shows by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €633, median €110; typical length 2h 15m. 1 of 13 are private. 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