Booking and Operation Conditions

• Depending on the number of participants in your booking, the group may be divided. Seat locations cannot be selected or guaranteed.
• If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.
• Participants may not join the tour partway through and may only join from the designated meeting location specified in advance.
• For any requests that require a response from the tour operator before departure, please write your request in the Remarks field and contact the operator directly.

Seating Information

• Customers will watch from the 2nd floor A-class / S-class seats (chair seating).
• Seat designation is not available.
• Details of seat allocation will be provided on the day of the tour.
• If your group is divided into multiple reservations, please be sure to input information on accompanying group members in the Remarks field for each reservation.
• Groups may be seated separately inside Kokugikan. Seating may be spread across the main, opposite, east, and west sides.

Children and Infants

• Children up to 3 years of age may also join but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian while watching.
• If the child requires a separate seat, please make a booking at the child rate (typically for ages 4–11).
• Stroller storage is available on the 1st and 2nd floors. However, please note that the tour operator takes no responsibility for theft or damage in the arena.
• Strollers cannot be brought into the arena seating area.

Guests Using Wheelchairs

• For those participating in a wheelchair, please indicate this in the Remarks entry field when booking.
• Ryogoku Kokugikan’s wheelchair storage area is located on the 1st floor.
• Guests will need to move to the 2nd floor on their own or with the help of an accompanying group member.
• There are stairs and escalators going up and down between floors.
• Please note that the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter cannot provide physical assistance or help.

Luggage Policy

• Suitcases and other large pieces of luggage cannot be brought into the seating area.
• Baggage cannot be stored at Ryogoku View Hotel, the meeting location.
• Please make arrangements to store your luggage at another location (e.g., coin lockers) or at your accommodation before arrival.

Language Support

• The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.

Reception Method

• At reception, please show your reservation confirmation sheet or e-mail (either a printed copy or digital version on your mobile device) to the staff.

Meeting / Pick-up Location

• Ryogoku View Hotel: https://www.viewhotels.co.jp/ryogoku/
• Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time to arrive.

During the Tour

• Please note that you may have to wait to be seated if any of the following events are underway at the time:

  • A sumo match
  • A speech by the Sumo Association (on the first and the last tournament day)
  • The ring entering the procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri)
  • The ring entering the procession of the Yokozuna
  • The ritual stomping ceremony (on the last tournament day)

• In such cases, please wait until the event has ended before proceeding to your seat.

• The National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will not be able to provide explanations or other guidance during these events.

Meals

• At Kokugikan, customers on this tour will be provided a light snack — the Kokugikan specialty yakitori (grilled chicken skewer) and a drink (1 set per person).
• As there are no additional servings provided, customers who would like more food or drinks may purchase them on their own at the shops located on the 1st and 2nd floors of Kokugikan.
• Bringing in food or drinks, including alcohol, from outside is strictly prohibited.
• Vegetarian options are not available. Please note that if a customer chooses not to eat the yakitori, this will be considered a waiver of rights, and no alternative meal will be provided.

Cheering Towel

• Each customer will receive one cheering towel inside Kokugikan as a souvenir of their sumo viewing experience.
• Requests for specific colors or wrestler names cannot be accepted.
• Thank you for your understanding.

Spectator Etiquette

• If one of the events listed above (such as a match, speech, or ceremony) is in progress, please wait quietly until it concludes before taking your seat.
• Please respect arena rules and follow the guidance of the tour guide and staff throughout the event.