See a sumo wrestling with your own eyes, and observe sumo wrestlers in the flesh! Book your seats to watch the Sumo Habikino event at Habiki Colosseum, located in Osaka.
See a total of 200 Makuuchi sumo wrestlers gather and engage in a friendly competition
Interact with popular sumo wrestlers by taking photos and shaking hands with them
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— What You Can Expect —
Join this Sumo Habikino tour and enjoy the traditional Japanese culture of sumo wrestling! Watch matches and feel the powerful four-legged stomps of the sumo wrestlers shake the Habiki Colosseum at Osaka.
Enter the venue and sit at the tamari or at the second floor. Watch a series of matches with different rules and feel the spirit of spectating as you root for your favorite sumo wrestler! Check out the Furuichi Kofun Cluster located nearby, a world-class historical cultural heritage site.
Grab the opportunity to watch a beloved sport that has stood the test of time in Japan. Reserve your seat through KKday now and get special deals you can't find anywhere else!
— Important Info —
[Grand Sumo Habikino]
Venue: Habiki Colosseum, Osaka
Venue date and time: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - Doors open: 9:00 am - Ends: 3:00 pm
Schedule: - 9:00 am: Hear the morning drums and begin to enter the Colosseum - 9:30 am: Gather for the public practice and listen to the sumo wrestlers for the question corner - 12:00 pm: Watch the Makushita and below activities: Hatsukiri, Jinku, Taiko - 1:30 pm: Watch the Makuuchi/Yokozuna-dohyo entry - 2:00 pm: Watch the Makuuchi program/Yutori ceremony - 3:00 pm: Wait for the launch and conclude your experience
Check out the Tamari seat where you can watch sumo wrestlers perform up close
Refer to the below image for a map of the venue
Hear the Yose-daiko (morning drum), which was originally used as a signal to summon the masters for consultation. Catch the drums being played from 8:30 am to 9:00 am which notifies spectators of the venue being opened
Witness the powerful sumo matches, practice or ranked, with your own eyes
Tune in to Makushita matches
Don't miss Hatsukiri, which features Shokiri or Shokkiri, a spectacle that humorously introduces the forbidden moves of sumo. See sumo wrestlers' performances that you would not normally get to watch
Catch the taiko drumming demonstration, which was started by "Meijin Sumo Taro", the first survivor in the sumo world to receive a medal of honor
Observe how the sumo wrestlers put on make-up mawashi and step into the ring, dividing into east and west sides, and perform a facial display
See Makuuchi wrestling with your own eyes and recognize which wrestlers from the TV broadcasts will appear
Catch the Yumitorishiki event, where a sumo wrestler who knows the etiquette takes the place of the winner of the knot at the main venue of sumo wrestling, receives the bow in the ring, and performs the winner's dance. Watch this event after all the matches are finished and before the ring-entering ceremony
Purchase Notice
Tamari seats allow you to watch the game while sitting on cushions. You cannot bring in chairs
Please check the seat location on the ticket exchange on the day. Advance notices cannot be given
Shoes are strictly prohibited inside the gymnasium. If you are interested, please bring slippers. Plastic bags for footwear are provided
Bringing alcohol is prohibited
Please refrain from bringing anything other than food and drinks sold at the venue
If you are not feeling well or have cold symptoms such as fever or cough, please refrain from attending the game
If you become unwell during the event, please notify the nearest staff member or security guard
There is no parking space for strollers or silver cars
Please refrain from bringing chairs into the venue, as this may cause inconvenience to those seated in the back seats
Dangerous items and items not necessary for watching sumo are strictly prohibited
The itinerary may be partially changed due to circumstances
Please refrain from any behavior that may cause inconvenience to other visitors. If you cause a nuisance or fail to listen to the staff's instructions, you may be asked to leave
Includes/Excludes
Entrance fee
System fee
KKday-exclusive benefit: Dohyo sand in a small bottle
Other expenses not mentioned above
Redemption Location
Available for Redemption
Habikino Colosseum
Address Info: 4-237-4 Minamieganosho, Habikino City, Osaka Prefecture
How to Get There
Parking lot capacity: 250 cars. Hours: 8:45 am–10:00 pm. Fees: Please refer to the "Parking lot fee" page. The number of parking spaces is limited, so please use public transportation as much as possible. Ride the train and take a 15-minute walk south from Eganosho Station on the Kintetsu Minami-Osaka Line
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
Please click on the redemption link in the order confirmation email, enter the verification code (skip this step if you have already logged in), and follow the on-site staff's instructions to complete the Swipe to Redeem process
Please exchange the voucher for a physical ticket on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Validity Period
The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Cancellation Policy
Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
NOTE
Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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