Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour: Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Viewing and French Cuisine at Tokyo Skytree 'Sky Restaurant 634'
- We have secured hard-to-get tickets for the Grand Sumo Tokyo Tournament (Ryogoku Kokugikan)!
- This is a great value package that includes sumo viewing and French cuisine at 'Sky Restaurant 634 (musashi)'.
- Enjoy French cuisine infused with Japanese flavors at a special restaurant located on a high floor 345 meters above ground inside Tokyo Skytree.
- Tickets will be handed over in front of JR Ryogoku Station.
- Re-entry to the venue is permitted after initial admission. You may leave to have a meal or go shopping during the event.
- If you plan to re-enter, please return by 17:00.
Product Info
- Sky Restaurant 634
Located 345 meters above the ground within the Tokyo Skytree® Tembo Deck, this restaurant offers a dining experience where you can enjoy French-based cuisine infused with Japanese essence, all while taking in panoramic views of the Tokyo cityscape through large windows. Using carefully selected ingredients from across Japan, you can spend a special moment in an open, airy space that is unique to the daytime. Enjoy a high-quality lunch as a highlight of your Tokyo sightseeing.
- Great National Sport: Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour
Sumo, the national sport of Japan, features wrestlers who are far from just being overweight. Beneath the fat lies a magnificent, well-trained physique. Despite their large size, they possess incredible flexibility, and their legs are as sturdy as tree trunks. Their physical ability is truly acrobatic; sumo wrestlers are the ultimate athletes with bodies built for combat. In the moments of a serious match, the sound of the wrestlers colliding resonates throughout the venue. Be sure to witness this collision with your own eyes!
- Viewing Highlights
Over 1,500 Years of Sumo History
The origins of sumo, Japan's national sport, date back to the age of mythology, said to have begun as a test of strength. It was held as a ritual for festivals to divine the harvest of the year and continued as a court event for about 300 years. During the Sengoku period, sumo was practiced as training for samurai. Later, in the Edo period, 'Kanjin-zumo' (charity sumo) began, commercializing the sport and forming the foundation of today's Grand Sumo. Now established as a sport, Grand Sumo is loved by many. At the venue, you can experience the long history and traditional cultural aspects of sumo up close.
- Dohyo-iri (Ring-entering Ceremony)
This is a ceremony held before the Grand Sumo bouts, where Juryo and Makuuchi division wrestlers enter the ring wearing colorful 'kesho-mawashi' (ceremonial aprons). It serves to introduce the wrestlers to the audience and also acts as a Shinto ritual to ward off evil spirits from the ring. Wrestlers appear divided into East and West, enter the ring in order of rank, and perform prescribed movements such as standing in a circle, lifting the edges of their aprons, and lightly clapping their hands.
- Yokozuna Dohyo-iri
The ring-entering ceremony also serves as a way for wrestlers to show themselves to the audience. The 'Yokozuna Dohyo-iri,' held separately from the Juryo and Makuuchi ceremonies, allows you to witness a unique and sacred ritual. Accompanied by two wrestlers known as the 'tsuyuharai' (dew sweeper) and 'tachimochi' (sword bearer), the Yokozuna enters the ring through the hanamichi (pathway), claps his hands, and then lifts his legs high to perform 'shiko' (leg stomping). When the shiko is performed, the audience's shout of 'Yoisho!' echoes loudly throughout the venue. The Yokozuna's ceremonial apron and white rope are also must-see highlights.
- Frequently Asked Questions:
Q&A
Q: Can I eat and drink while watching Grand Sumo?
A: Eating and drinking at your seat is permitted. While you cannot bring in bottles, cans, or outside food, the venue's kiosks are expected to sell soft drinks like tea and juice, as well as alcoholic beverages such as beer and chuhai.
Q: What souvenirs or food should I buy when going to watch Grand Sumo?
A: 'Support towels' printed with wrestlers' names and 'wrestler cookies' with cute designs are popular.
Q: What is the etiquette for watching Grand Sumo?
A: Sumo matches can often end in just a few seconds, so please do not move from your seat during a bout. You might cause the person behind you to miss the moment of victory or defeat. Photography is allowed in the chair seating area, but please do not use a strong flash.
Q: Is there a dress code for watching Grand Sumo?
A: There is no specific dress code, but please avoid wearing large hats or items that might 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.
