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The Kawasaki Grand Sumo Tournament, to be held at the Todoroki Arena in Kawasaki on April 24, 2025, is a great opportunity to enjoy traditional Japanese culture up close. With tickets for the main event at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo selling out instantly, the Kawasaki Tour is a rare chance to watch sumo near Tokyo.
On the day, you can enjoy the powerful matches of the wrestlers, the sound of them clashing, and the beauty of the sacred ring-entering ceremony up close. In addition, as a special experience that can only be experienced on tour, there will be entertainment in the form of a comedy skit that introduces illegal techniques in a humorous way, as well as the opportunity to shake hands and take photos with popular wrestlers, making this an event that even sumo beginners can enjoy to the fullest.
The venue will have a Japanese culture experience booth where you can experience traditional culture such as tea ceremony and calligraphy. Enjoy a special day in April when the spring cherry blossoms are beautiful and you can fully enjoy Japanese culture.
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 9:00-15:00
Location: Kawasaki City Todoroki Arena (accessed by bus from Musashi-Kosugi Station)
An English guidebook is also included, so even international visitors can enjoy themselves with ease.
Main schedule:
9:00~ Public practice, handshake event
11:30~ Makushita bouts, first cut, taiko drumming demonstration
13:30~ Makuuchi ring-entering, Yokozuna ring-entering, Makuuchi bouts, Archery ceremony
15:00 Launch (end)
Please enjoy this special day where you can experience the charm of sumo wrestling and Japanese culture.