Experience the ultimate sumo adventure with this exclusive combo plan! Start with an up-close sumo show featuring former professional wrestlers, where you’ll enjoy a delicious Chanko Nabe lunch and learn about sumo’s history and rituals. Then, watch the thrilling May Sumo Tournament from A-class chair seats at the iconic Ryogoku Kokugikan.
More Options: Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour (May, 2025) Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing ticket with Walking tour Sumo Experience & Chanko Nabe Lunch in Tokyo (All-year -round)
Meeting point: Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka 12:40PM
Date: 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, May 2025
Lunch: Tonkatsu Bento (pork cutlets) and Chanko Nabe(hot pot) *Vegetarian and halal meals are available upon request. Please inform us in advance.
Sumo Experience & Chanko Nabe Lunch Begin your day with an exciting sumo show featuring former professional wrestlers. Learn about sumo’s history, rituals, and techniques in an interactive session. Enjoy a hearty Chanko Nabe lunch, the traditional stew of sumo wrestlers, while taking photos with the wrestlers.
Chanko-nabe is a traditional Japanese hot pot dish closely associated with sumo wrestling culture. Packed with nutritious ingredients, it is the daily meal of sumo wrestlers, providing them with the energy and strength needed for their rigorous training and matches.
May Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Seat type: A-class Chair Seat Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan Watch the thrilling May Sumo Tournament! Feel the energy of the crowd and witness the power and precision of sumo wrestlers as they clash in the dohyo (ring).
This tour offers a unique and unforgettable way to immerse yourself in Japan's rich sumo traditions—don’t miss out!
Sumo Experience & Chanko Nabe Lunch
May Tokyo Grand SumoTournament Viewing
Eating and drinking are allowed in the seating area, but bringing from outside is prohibited.
If you would like to be seated together as a group, please make a request when booking. While staff will do their best to accommodate seating requests, please note that some requests may not be possible.
Sumo Experience & Chanko Nabe Lunch Please make sure to arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts. The event will start exactly at the start time.
May Tokyo Grand SumoTournament Viewing Please note that you may need to wait to be seated if one of the following events is underway: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association (on the last tournament day), the ring procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (on the last tournament day). In such cases, please wait until the event concludes before proceeding to your spectator seating.
There are no elevators in the Ryogoku Kokugikan. You will need to use steep stairs, and there are no lifts or assistance available for moving around. (*This also applies to wheelchair users.) Please bring your own binoculars (opera glasses) or portable radio for a more enjoyable viewing experience.
Admission
Eating and drinking
From Yokozuna Dosukoi Tanaka to Ryogoku Kokugikan:
By Train (Approx. 20 min)
By Bus(Approx. 15 min)