
- Overview
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- Come face to face with Japanese culture that has been kept alive through many years, such as the presence of a referee which began in the Sengoku period (about 1467-1603)
- Use of vivid 'kesho-mawashi' ceremonial aprons and the ring entering procession which continued from the Edo period (1603-1868)
- A tour guided by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter knowledgeable about sumo wrestling
- Watch sumo, Japan's national sport, from comfortable reserved S/A/B-class seating (chair seating)
- What to expect
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If you're visiting Tokyo, a sumo wrestling tournament should be at the top of your must-do list! Just a short walk from Ryogoku Station, this stadium hosts three annual sumo tournaments where you can watch the sumo events between up-and-coming sumo wrestlers and grand champions like the yokozuna. Sumo tickets for the tournaments in January, May, & September sell out fast, so book your Sumo wrestling tickets today! ## What’s included in the Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament Tour * Learn sumo wrestling history with an English-speaking guide * Watch top sumo matches, known as musubi-no-ichiban * See the Makuuchi Wrestler & Yokozuna Grand Champ Ring entrance * Check out the exciting bow-twirling ceremony * Pick from B-class, S-class, or A-class seats. Some even include snacks and cheering items!
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