Sumo Wrestling Experience

Tokyo · Cultural Experience

180–360 min

🚶 2 2 min walk from Ryogoku Station (JR Sobu Line)

¥¥

Insider Tip

Tokyo tournaments: January, May, September. Arrive early for the lower-division bouts — the arena is nearly empty and you can sit anywhere. Top-division bouts start around 3:30pm.

JEMS Tip

We secure tournament tickets (which sell out within hours of release) and arrange morning practice visits at stables that accept visitors — with full etiquette briefing.

About

Sumo tournaments (honbasho) are held three times a year in Tokyo at Ryogoku Kokugikan. The atmosphere is electric, with centuries-old rituals, salt-throwing purification, and explosive bouts. Even outside tournament season, morning practice sessions at sumo stables offer intimate access.