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[Tokyo] Tokyo: Grand Sumo January Tournament
Book now for 15 Jan 2026
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- Overview
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- **Seize the day! Please do not miss the chance anyone can experience!**
- * Real-time commentaries by a local sumo expert guide throughout the experience
- * Deepen knowledge about sumo history and culture to enhance joy of watching.
- * Stay on top of all matches with a special pamphlet walked through by the guide.
- * Join the enthusiasm in the arena by cheering a wrestler with your guide.
- * Use a headset to hear the guide well even from a distance throughout the tour.
- What to expect
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What makes this tour unique is its deep focus on the origin, history, and culture of sumo, combined with live expert commentary during the matches. This small-group Grand Sumo Tournament Tour in Tokyo (maximum 10 travelers) is led by a knowledgeable sumo guide and consists of two parts: Walking tour in Ryogoku, the heart of sumo. Visit historical landmarks and see sumo stables from outside while learning the background of Japan’s national sport. Sumo arena experience, where you watch the bouts with real-time commentary that brings the matches to life. There’s also a 15:00–18:00 option for those who wish to join only the viewing part. Optional chanko dinner—the hearty stew eaten by wrestlers—is available after the matches.
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