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[Tokyo] Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Experience with Local Sumo Expert
Book now for 13 Jan 2025
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- Overview
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- Standard Tour (Join-in small group): B-class reserved seats or C-class reserved seats
- English-speaking tour guide (local sumo expert)
- Sumo information and/or pamphlet
- If dinner option is selected at checkout, the chanko hot pot dinner without drinks will be the default meal (please let us know if you would prefer sukiyaki, vegetarian, or if you have any other special dietary requirements on the "Special Requirements" field at checkout. Please note that traditional chanko nabe broth is typically made with pork or chicken, but the restaurant may substitute the broth for those who prefer vegetarian option.
- Please understand that once we have accepted your dinner request, changes cannot be made one week before the tour date.
- What to expect
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The Sumo Tournament Experience is a 4-hour experience at the official basho (sumo tournament) with a group of up to 20 people (requires minimum number of 15 guests). On this tour, not only will you learn about many ancient Japanese traditions that have been preserved in sumo, including ritual elements such as the use of salt purification, you’ll also get to cheer on and greet the most famous sumo wrestlers in Japan as they are entering the stadium for their big match. Once you are inside of the stadium, you’ll be seated at B-class reserved seats (or C-class in some cases), which has the a great overview of the match with chair seatings in the stadium.
- Map of destination or departure area