Grand Sumo Tournament Ticket Reservations | English Commentary, Sumo Commentary & Practice Experience Plan Available (Namba, Osaka)
- A special tour is being held where you can watch and experience Japan's national sport, sumo!
- Grand Sumo Tournament in March in Osaka - Tickets (Seat D)
- Includes a live English guide by Rakugo performer Katsura Bunrin (*Available only with eligible plans)
- THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA Sumo Commentary & Practice Experience (*Available only with eligible plans)
- Purchasers of this package will receive original sumo merchandise as a gift!
Attraction Tickets
| Show type | Sumo watching |
Product Info
The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.
This tour is a premium plan that not only allows you to watch the March Grand Sumo Tournament, but also allows you to observe the wrestlers' special training, an experience that is rarely available in everyday life.
Sumo fans and first-timers alike can fully enjoy this traditional Japanese culture.
- Product contents -
- Grand Sumo Tournament in March in Osaka - Tickets (Seat D)
- Includes a live English guide by Rakugo performer Katsura Bunrin (*Available only with eligible plans)
- THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA Sumo Commentary & Practice Experience (*Available only with eligible plans)
- Purchasers of this product will receive exclusive original sumo merchandise.
- Date -
- March 8th (Sunday) - 11th (Wednesday), 17th (Tuesday) - 20th (Friday), 2026
*Dates vary depending on the plan.
- Schedule -
- March Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing + Practice Experience Plan (approx. 5 hours)
13:00: "THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA" reception begins
13:30: "THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA" performance begins
13:30-14:30: Sumo commentary and practice experience
14:45: Move to Edion Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium) (on foot)
15:00: Watch the March Grand Sumo Tournament (Chair D)
18:00: Dissolution (free dissolution) - Grand Sumo Tournament March Tournament Viewing Plan (approximately 3 hours 30 minutes)
14:30: "THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA" reception begins
14:45: Move to Edion Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium) (on foot)
15:00: Watch the March Grand Sumo Tournament (Chair D)
18:00: Dissolution (free dissolution)
- About the Sumo Commentary and Practice Experience at THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA - *This program is only available with the "Practice Experience Plan."
Program details
- The ABCs of Sumo...An introduction to Sumo
- Commentary on highlights of the March Grand Sumo Tournament
- Explanation of spectator etiquette and precautions
- Watching sumo wrestlers compete
- Step onto the sumo ring and try out shikomi and other movements
- Challenge a sumo wrestler (lottery)
- Taste Chanko Nabe
- Commemorative photo with sumo wrestlers at the photo booth
[Watching the March Grand Sumo Tournament]
Sumo is Japan's national sport, and sumo tournaments called "honbasho" are held six times a year.
One of these is held in Osaka every March. You can enjoy a realistic view of the sumo matches from seat D.
[Simultaneous interpretation]
We provide simultaneous interpretation services using Panaguide (receiver).
You can enjoy watching sumo wrestling while listening to English commentary through headphones.
The content is easy to understand even for those watching sumo for the first time, as it provides real-time commentary on the flow of the matches, the highlights of the wrestlers, the unique rules and cultural background of sumo, and more.
*The interpreted audio will be distributed through Panaguide.
*Receivers and earphones will be provided on the day.
Experience the immersive feeling of watching the March Grand Sumo Tournament from Seat D
THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA Sumo Commentary & Practice Experience (*Available only with eligible plans)
Purchasers of this product will receive exclusive original sumo merchandise!
Important Info
Reminders
Please note that the reception date and time and schedule (contents) on the day will vary depending on the plan.
If you are a group, one person should make a reservation for the number of people in the group. Seats for watching sumo wrestling will be assigned based on the order.
Cancellations are not possible after a reservation is confirmed. (Please note that refunds will only be given if the 2026 Spring Grand Sumo Tournament is canceled.)
On the day, the representative will need to present identification (passport, etc.).
Please follow the instructions of staff. Please behave with good sense and consideration for both yourself and others. Any disruptive behavior will result in you being asked to leave the hall (no refunds).
Please come to THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA between 1:00 PM and 1:30 PM.
The sumo practice experience at THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA is unreserved seating.
To watch the March Grand Sumo Tournament at Osaka Prefectural Sports Center, you will need reserved seats (seat D).
Anyone aged 4 and over will need a ticket.
If there is a defect in the original sumo merchandise, it will only be handled at the venue where you received it on the day, and we cannot handle it at a later date.
Tickets and merchandise will not be delivered in advance.
All times on this page are in Japan time.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Meeting Point
Location Name: THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA
Address: Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Naniwa Ward, Namba-naka 2-10-70 Namba Parks 8th floorExperience Location
Location Name: THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA
Address: 〒556-0011 Osaka Prefecture, Naniwa-ku, Namba-naka 2-10-70 Namba Parks 8th floorLocation Name: EDION Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Address: Osaka Prefecture, Osaka City, Naniwa Ward, Namba Naka 3-4-36Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- 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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