• Ryogoku - 13:00 - 15:00
  This part (optional) is to deepen knowledge about sumo history and culture to enhance joy of watching sumo later in the arena. Toward that end, you will visit historical sumo landmarks and sumo stables.
  Major must-see landmarks the guide will take you to are:

1. Hakkaku-beya Sumo Stable (15min)
2. Nomi no Sukune Shrine (15min)
3. Ryogoku Kokugikan (30min)
4. Ryōgoku Edo NOREN (30min)
5. Ekō-in (15min)
6. Kasugano-beya Sumo Stable (15min)

• Ryogoku Kokugikan - 15:00 - 18:00
  Viewing bouts at the arena
  1.The guide will walk you through inside the arena to see

1. Murals (10m)
2. Championship prizes (10m)
3. Sumo museum (15min)
4. Paintings / photos of successive Yokozunas (15min)
   2.You will receive (see the photo section):

• A special pamphlet showing photos and profiles of wrestlers with English translation. The guide will walk you through it as you watch fights so that you can watch them with background information.
• A cheer-up towel for a particular wrestler. The guide will teach you how to use it when the wrestler is going to fight. Join the enthusiam of the arena by cheering-up the wrestler.
• Ryogoku - 18:00 -
  Chanko-nabe dinner (Optional)
  The guide will take you to one of the best chanko-nabe restaurants near the arena. Enjoy the nutrient hot-pot dish eaten by sumo wrestlers to build their bodies and muscles. ; drinks are not included.

• Cheer-up towel to root for a particular wrestler
• All fees and/or taxes
• Information package of tournament information, sumo ranking, and profiles of prominent wrestlers
• Headsets for groups of 3 or more to hear the guide’s voice clearly
• Guiding in English by a sumo expert guide

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Drinks for the chanko-nabe dinner option; to be ordered separately.

With September options nearly fully booked, there is excitement in offering a special opportunity on October 7th. This includes matches featuring grand champions and top division wrestlers, along with their stunning ring entrance ceremonies. This option provides a unique chance to experience sumo from multiple perspectives, including its origins as an imperial court ritual to pray for a bountiful harvest. This is a rare opportunity to witness how sumo was performed in the court over 1,000 years ago.

+++ The description below applies to the September options +++
The tour is divided into two parts: a visit to sumo-related historical landmarks (optional) and watching matches in the sumo arena with live commentary, both guided by a sumo expert. While the landmark tour is optional, there is also a 15:00 to 18:00 option available for those who wish to only attend the sumo viewing.

Availability is limited. Current available dates are May 13th, 15th, and 19th.

• 1. In addition to bouts by the grand champions and top division wrestlers preceded by the gorgeous ring entering ceremonies by them, the newly added Oct. 7th option gives you a perfect chance to view sumo from various angles including its inception.
• 2. This tour comes in several options depending on the combination of the following: 1) Landmark/history tour 13:00 - 15:00 Sumo-related historical landmark guided tour. This is a walking tour around Ryogoku, a sumo town, to increase the joy of watching the tournament by learning a lot about sumo from your knowledgeable guide as you visit many sumo-related must-see spots before you actually view the bouts in the arena. 2) Viewing bouts in the arena 15:00 - 18:00 Enjoy the bouts as you listen to the real-time commentaries from your expert guide, and get excited as you join the excited spectators! 3) Chanko dinner option This nutrient dish is the centerpiece of sumo wrestlers’ diets to gain weight and muscles to build their bodies. 4) Chair option We will use chair seats on the balcony in the arena; if you opt to stay on the first floor, you would need to sit on a flat floor. This means you can sit comfortably in a chair all the time, unlike box seats on the first floor where four spectators are seated on a 1.3m x 1.3m flat square floor with cushions. You will be seated either in chair B or C ; the seating map in the photo section shows their detailed locations.
• 3. While infants (0 - 3 year old) are free of charge, please let us know how many of them will come if you take any to the tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.