Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament: Includes sumo viewing at Ryogoku Kokugikan and French cuisine at "Sky Restaurant 634" in Tokyo Skytree.
- We have secured hard-to-get tickets for the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo (Ryogoku Kokugikan)!
- This is a great value package that includes watching sumo wrestling and enjoying French cuisine at "Sky Restaurant 634 (musashi)".
- Enjoy French cuisine fused with Japanese flavors at our special restaurant located 345 meters above ground level inside Tokyo Skytree.
- Tickets will be handed out in front of JR Ryogoku Station.
- Re-entry is permitted after admission. You can also go out for a meal or shopping during your visit.
- If you wish to re-enter, please return by 5 PM.
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- Sky Restaurant 634
Located 345 meters above ground level on the Tokyo Skytree® observation deck, this restaurant offers stunning panoramic views of Tokyo through its large windows while you enjoy French cuisine fused with Japanese elements. Using carefully selected ingredients from across Japan, the restaurant provides a truly special experience in a spacious and open atmosphere perfect for lunchtime. Enjoy a refined lunch as a highlight of your Tokyo sightseeing.
- A tour to watch the great national sport, sumo wrestling.
Sumo, Japan's national sport, features wrestlers who are not just overweight people. Beneath their fat lies incredibly well-trained muscles. Despite their large size, they possess remarkable flexibility and legs as strong as tree trunks. Their physical abilities are truly acrobatic, making wrestlers the ultimate athletes with bodies built for battle. In the moment of a serious match, the sound of wrestlers colliding reverberates throughout the arena. Be sure to witness this clash with your own eyes!
- Viewing points
The history of sumo wrestling continues for over 1500 years.
The origins of sumo, Japan's national sport, can be traced back to mythological times, and it is said to have begun as a test of strength. After continuing as a court ceremony for about 300 years, including being held annually as a ritual to predict the year's harvest, sumo was used as training for samurai during the Sengoku period. Later, in the Edo period, sumo became a form of entertainment, with fundraising sumo tournaments being held, laying the foundation for modern professional sumo. Today, professional sumo has taken its form as a sport and is loved by many people. At the venue, you can experience firsthand the long history and traditional culture of sumo.
- Entering the sumo ring
This is a ceremony held before sumo matches in the Juryo and Makuuchi divisions, in which the wrestlers wear colorful ceremonial aprons and step onto the sumo ring. It serves as an introduction to the audience and also has the meaning of warding off evil spirits from the arena as a Shinto ritual. The wrestlers appear in two groups, East and West, and step onto the sumo ring in order of their rank, lining up in a circle and performing prescribed actions such as pinching and lifting the ends of their ceremonial aprons and lightly putting their hands together.
- Yokozuna ring-entering ceremony
The ring-entering ceremony, in which sumo wrestlers step onto the dohyo (sumo ring entrance), also serves as an introduction to the wrestlers. However, the "Yokozuna Dohyo-iri" (Yokozuna Ring-Entrance), which is held separately from the ring-entering ceremonies of the Juryo and Makuuchi divisions, offers a different kind of sacred ritual to witness. Accompanied by two other wrestlers, the "Tsuyuharai" (dew sweeper) and the "Tachimochi" (sword bearer), the Yokozuna enters the dohyo through the hanamichi (flower path), claps his hands, and then raises his legs high and performs the shiko (leg-raising) ritual. As he performs this shiko, the shouts of "Yoisho!" from the audience echo loudly throughout the venue. The Yokozuna's ceremonial apron and white rope are also among the highlights of the ceremony.
- FAQ:
Q&A
Q: Is it possible to eat and drink while watching sumo wrestling?
A: Eating and drinking are permitted in your seat. Bringing in bottles, cans, or food from outside is not allowed, but the venue's shops will be selling soft drinks such as tea and juice, as well as alcoholic beverages such as beer and shochu.
Q: What souvenirs or foods should I buy if I go to watch sumo wrestling?
A: Popular items include "cheering towels" printed with the names of sumo wrestlers and "sumo wrestler cookies" with cute designs.
Q: What are the proper manners to observe when watching sumo wrestling?
A: Sumo matches often end in just a few seconds, so please refrain from moving seats during a match. People behind you may miss the moment of victory or defeat. Photography is permitted in the seated area, but please do not use a strong flash.
Q: Are there any dress code regulations for watching sumo wrestling?
A: There are no specific dress code requirements, but please avoid wearing large hats or other items that may obstruct the view of other spectators.
Sky Restaurant 634 (Musashi) is located on the 345th floor of the Tokyo Skytree® Observation Deck. *Image of the restaurant interior
Enjoy French cuisine fused with Japanese elements while taking in panoramic views of Tokyo from large windows. *Restaurant dishes (image)
"Dohyo-iri" (The Juryo-Dohyo-iri takes place around 14:15 and the Makuuchi-Dohyo-iri takes place around 15:40, except on the final day) This is a ceremony held before the sumo matches in which the Juryo and Makuuchi-ranked sumo wrestlers enter the ring wearing colorful ceremonial aprons. It serves as an introduction to the audience and also has the meaning of warding off evil spirits from the arena as a Shinto ritual. The wrestlers appear divided into east and west sides, and enter the ring in order of their rank, lining up in a circle and performing prescribed actions such as pinching and lifting the ends of their ceremonial aprons and lightly putting their hands together.
"Nobori Flags" Nobori are brightly colored flags bearing the names of sumo wrestlers, their stables, sponsors, and so on. They are lined up outside the venue, adding to the festive atmosphere and serving as auspicious symbols to pray for the wrestlers' success.
Yokozuna Toyoshoryu hails from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He won his second championship at the January 2025 Grand Sumo Tournament and was promoted to the 74th Yokozuna. He is a Mongolian sumo wrestler whose uncle was former Yokozuna Asashoryu. He had to withdraw from the March 2025 tournament, the tournament in which he was promoted, due to injury, and also withdrew from the July tournament midway through. It has been a tough start as a Yokozuna, but expectations are high that he will lead the sumo world as the East and West Yokozuna together with Oonosato.
Yokozuna "Ōnosato" hails from Ishikawa Prefecture. He continues to inspire many people affected by the earthquake and is currently the most powerful sumo wrestler, having set numerous speed records. With his hair styled in a messy, unstyled manner, he has climbed the ranks, and in the May 2024 tournament, he achieved a new record by winning the top division championship in just seven tournaments since his debut. Subsequently, in the May 2025 tournament, he achieved his fourth championship, becoming the fastest Japanese-born sumo wrestler to be promoted to Yokozuna since his stablemaster, Nishonoseki Oyakata (former Yokozuna Kisenosato), making him a truly unique wrestler.
Ozeki Kotozakura hails from Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. He is a sumo thoroughbred, having grown up in a sumo family; his grandfather was former Yokozuna Kotozakura, nicknamed "The Fierce Bull," and his father was the first Kotonowaka, a former Sekiwake and his current stablemaster. He steadily climbed the ranks from the time he joined sumo, and was promoted to Ozeki after the January 2024 tournament. In the May tournament of the same year, he inherited his grandfather's ring name, Kotozakura, and achieved his long-awaited first championship in the November tournament of the same year. Unfortunately, his challenge for the Yokozuna title in the January 2025 tournament did not come to fruition, but he is a popular sumo wrestler who will continue to aim for the same highest rank as his grandfather, Yokozuna.
Ryogoku Kokugikan Seating Chart
Purchase Notice
- This tour does not include staff accompaniment.
- For our "Iki" dinner course, you can choose either a fish or meat dish as your main course on the day of your visit.
- Please come to JR Ryogoku Station between 12:00 and 15:00. A staff member will give you your ticket.
- After the match ends, please make your own way to the restaurant.
- Seats for sumo matches cannot be reserved. You will be assigned your seat on the day of the event.
- If you would like adjacent seats within your group, please make your reservation using the same booking record. We will do our best to arrange seats as close together as possible, but we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate your request.
- "Information about Sky Restaurant 634 (Musashi)"
<How to visit our store>
*On the day of your visit, please arrive at the Sky Restaurant 634 dedicated reception counter at the West Entrance on the 4th floor of Tokyo Solamachi® Tower Yard at least 30 minutes before your reservation time and state your tour name and your name. You will receive your admission ticket and then take the elevator to the observation deck yourself.
Upon arrival, please proceed to Sky Restaurant 634 on Floor 345 at your reserved time.
Please refer to this page for access information.
<Regarding the dress code>
Sky Restaurant 634 has a "smart casual" dress code.
The following clothing items are not permitted.
We apologize for any inconvenience, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
T-shirt
・Shorts
• Sandals (rubber soles)
Sleeveless clothing such as running shirts and tank tops
Lightweight clothing suitable for sportswear
*The dress code applies to children aged 6 and older.
If your attire is deemed inappropriate for our dress code, we reserve the right to refuse entry.
<For customers with allergies or dietary restrictions>
We kindly request that customers who fall into this category inform us of this in advance when booking their tour.
We will not be able to accommodate requests made on-site on the day of the event.
Also, vegetarians, vegans, and those with dietary restrictions for religious reasons,
We regret to inform you that we cannot accommodate requests from individuals who cannot consume either dairy products or eggs, or those with severe allergies that make cross-contamination unacceptable.
The restaurant will call you (03-3625-0345) one week before your reservation date to confirm.
Reminders
A minimum of 2 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 5 day(s) before the departure date
Please arrive at the designated location 5 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
If you arrive at JR Ryogoku Station after 3 PM, we will not be able to hand over your tickets.
During sumo matches, large luggage such as suitcases cannot be placed on the seats. Please make arrangements to leave your luggage elsewhere beforehand.
Bringing food, drinks, and alcohol into Ryogoku Kokugikan is prohibited. Please use the shops inside the venue.
Please refrain from moving around during matches, the sumo wrestlers' ring-entering ceremonies, and the Yokozuna's ring-entering ceremonies.
