Watching the final day of the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament and participating in the closing party
- This package includes tickets to the exciting final day, "Senshuraku," of the Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan! It will be a truly memorable experience!
- We offer comfortable seating for extended viewing sessions.
- We've secured a rare ticket for the most exciting final day! Since it's the final day, you'll also get to see the awards ceremony after the matches!
- A truly unique experience! After watching the match, you'll move to a restaurant and participate in a "celebration party" hosted by the Oshiogawa stable.
- Enjoy a full two hours of conversation and photo opportunities with sumo wrestlers. Food and drinks are included.
- Attendees of the final day's wrap-up party will receive original merchandise as a souvenir from the sumo stable!
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Meal arrangement | With dinner |
| Sightseeing type | Food tour・Izakaya Hopping |
Product Info
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[What is the final performance?]
The "Senakiraku" in sumo refers to the final day of a sumo tournament in Japan. There are six official tournaments (honbasho) per year, each lasting 15 days. On this day, there are often important matches that will decide the winner, and the wrestlers fight with all their might, making for very exciting events. After the matches, the winners are also awarded.
[Final performance launch party]
You will participate in a party hosted by Oshiogawa stable (the team to which the wrestlers belong). The party begins with a greeting from the stablemaster, followed by an introduction and award presentation of the wrestlers' performances, and then the wrestlers go around to each table, enjoying a meal and conversation with all the participants. Of course, photography is allowed. You can also enjoy karaoke with the wrestlers. It is a homely party. There is no dress code. All participants will receive a souvenir of original Oshiogawa stable merchandise. It is a rare opportunity to interact with real wrestlers after they have finished their bouts. It will be a memorable and valuable experience.
[Tour to watch sumo wrestling, the great national sport]
Sumo is Japan's national sport, and its competitors are not just fat people. Beneath the fat lie superbly trained muscles. And despite their large physiques, they have incredible flexibility, with legs as strong as tree trunks. Their physical abilities are truly acrobatic, and sumo wrestlers are the ultimate athletes, built for fighting. At the moment of a serious match, the sound of the wrestlers colliding with each other resonates throughout the arena. Be sure to see the clash with your own eyes!
[Watching Points]
A history of sumo spanning over 1,500 years The origins of sumo, Japan's national sport, date back to the age of mythology, and it is said to have begun as a contest of strength. After continuing for around 300 years as an imperial court event, held annually as a festival ritual to predict the year's harvest, sumo began to be used as training for samurai during the Sengoku period. Later, in the Edo period, sumo became more commercialized, with the introduction of kanjin sumo, and the foundations of modern-day professional sumo were laid. Today, sumo has taken on a formal form as a sport and is loved by many. At the venue, you can experience sumo's long history and one aspect of traditional culture up close.
[Ring entry]
The sumo wrestlers enter the ring and make their appearance in the dohyo-iri ceremony. The "yokozuna dohyo-iri" is held separately from the juryo and makuuchi dohyo-iri, and offers a slightly different, sacred ritual. Accompanied by two wrestlers, the "tsuyuharai" (decoy barai) and the "tachimochi" (sword bearer), the yokozuna enters the ring through the runway, claps his hands, and then raises his leg high and performs a stomp. As he performs this stomp, shouts of "Yoisho!" from the audience reverberate throughout the venue. The yokozuna's kesho mawashi (mawashi) and white rope are also highlights.
- FAQ
Q&A
Q: Can I eat or drink while watching sumo?
A: You can eat and drink at your seat. You cannot bring in bottles, cans, or food from outside, but soft drinks such as tea and juice, as well as alcoholic beverages such as beer, will be sold at the venue's shops.
Q: What souvenirs or foods should I buy when I go to watch sumo wrestling?
A: The "cheering towels" with the names of sumo wrestlers printed on them are popular. "Kokugikan Yakitori" made in the basement of the Kokugikan is also a popular souvenir.
Q: What is the etiquette when watching sumo wrestling?
A: Sumo matches often end in just a few seconds, so please try not to move seats during the match. People behind you may miss the moment of victory or defeat. You can take photos in the chair seats, but please do not use a strong flash.
Q: Are there any dress codes when watching sumo wrestling?
A: There are no specific dress codes, but please avoid wearing large hats that may block the view of other spectators.
The "nobori" outside the venue are brightly colored flags bearing the names of sumo wrestlers, their stables, and sponsors. They add to the festive atmosphere of the venue and also serve as lucky charms, praying for the wrestlers' success.
Before a match, the sumo wrestlers sprinkle "purifying salt" on the sumo ring. This salt is called "purifying salt" and is meant to purify the sacred sumo ring, ward off evil spirits, and cleanse the wrestlers' minds and bodies, praying for their safety. Only sumo wrestlers of the rank of Juryo or higher are permitted to do this.
[Dohyo-iri] This is a ceremony held before a sumo match in the Juryo and Makuuchi divisions, in which the wrestlers wear colorful ceremonial aprons and enter 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 enter the ring in order of rank, then line up in a circle and perform prescribed actions such as pinching and lifting the ends of their ceremonial aprons and lightly joining their hands. Many people look forward to taking commemorative photos of this scene. The sight of the wrestlers lined up wearing their "ceremonial aprons" is truly impressive.
![[Dohyo-iri] This is a ceremony held before a sumo match in the Juryo and Makuuchi divisions, in which the wrestlers wear colorful ceremonial aprons and enter 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 enter the ring in order of rank, then line up in a circle and perform prescribed actions such as pinching and lifting the ends of their ceremonial aprons and lightly joining their hands. Many people look forward to taking commemorative photos of this scene. The sight of the wrestlers lined up wearing their "ceremonial aprons" is truly impressive.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_889/20251210070612_FUazH/jpg)
[Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony] The ring-entering ceremony is a ritual in which sumo wrestlers enter the ring, serving as an introduction to the wrestlers. The "Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony," which is held separately from the ring-entering ceremonies of the Juryo and Makuuchi divisions, offers a unique and sacred experience. Accompanied by two other wrestlers, the "dew sweeper" and the "sword bearer," the Yokozuna enters the ring through the flower path, claps his hands, and then raises his legs high and performs the stomping ritual. As he stomps his legs, the shouts of "Yoisho!" from the audience echo throughout the arena. The Yokozuna's ceremonial apron and white rope are also highlights of the ceremony.
![[Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony] The ring-entering ceremony is a ritual in which sumo wrestlers enter the ring, serving as an introduction to the wrestlers. The "Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony," which is held separately from the ring-entering ceremonies of the Juryo and Makuuchi divisions, offers a unique and sacred experience. Accompanied by two other wrestlers, the "dew sweeper" and the "sword bearer," the Yokozuna enters the ring through the flower path, claps his hands, and then raises his legs high and performs the stomping ritual. As he stomps his legs, the shouts of "Yoisho!" from the audience echo throughout the arena. The Yokozuna's ceremonial apron and white rope are also highlights of the ceremony.](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_scm_889/20251212090844_S45cy/jpg)
Venue Map
Oshiogawa stable
Chanko nabe (image)
Purchase Notice
- Seat selection is not possible. You will be assigned a 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.
- Children aged 3 and under are welcome to enter, but they must sit on their parent's lap. If a separate seat is required, please make a reservation at the child rate.
Reminders
A minimum of 1 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 7 day(s) before the departure date
If you are late for the meeting time, your reservation will be cancelled. Please allow ample time to arrive.
Large luggage such as suitcases cannot be placed on the seats. Please make arrangements to check them in elsewhere beforehand.
Bringing in food, drinks, and alcohol is prohibited. Please use the shops inside the venue.
Please refrain from moving around during the ring-entering ceremonies of the top division wrestlers and the Yokozuna wrestlers.
You are allowed to re-enter the venue once after your initial admission. You can go out for a meal or to do some shopping during the match. If you wish to re-enter, please return to the venue by 5 PM.
Children will not receive a souvenir.
While some reception staff may only be able to speak Japanese, we can use translation software or have staff who speak English or Chinese assist you by phone.
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