Grand Sumo Tournament Ticket Reservation | English Commentary, Sumo Explanation & Practice Experience Plans Available (Namba, Osaka)
- Join a special tour to watch and experience Japan's national sport, Sumo!
- Grand Sumo March Osaka Tournament Ticket (Chair D Seat)
- Includes live English commentary by Rakugo performer 'Bunrin Katsura' (*Selected plans only)
- THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA Sumo Explanation & Practice Experience (*Selected plans only)
- Exclusive original sumo souvenir for purchasers of this package!
Attraction Tickets
| Show type | Sumo watching |
Product Info
This tour is a premium plan that includes not only watching the Grand Sumo March Tournament but also observing a special sumo wrestler training session, which is rarely accessible to the public.
Whether you are a sumo fan or a first-timer, you can fully enjoy Japan's traditional culture.
- Tour Highlights -
- Grand Sumo March Tournament in Osaka viewing ticket (Chair Seat D)
- Includes live English commentary by Rakugo performer 'Katsura Bunrin' (Available for selected plans only)
- THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA Sumo Commentary & Training Experience (Available for selected plans only)
- Receive an exclusive original sumo souvenir available only to purchasers of this tour
- Dates -
- March 8 (Sun) - 11 (Wed), 17 (Tue) - 20 (Fri), 2026
*Dates vary depending on the plan.
- Schedule -
- Grand Sumo March Tournament Viewing + Training Experience Plan (Approx. 5 hours)
13:00: Reception starts at THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA
13:30: Performance starts at THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA
13:30 - 14:30: Sumo Commentary & Training Experience
14:45: Walk to Edion Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
15:00: Watch the Grand Sumo March Tournament (Chair Seat D)
18:00: Tour ends (Dismissal at your leisure) - Grand Sumo March Tournament Viewing Plan (Approx. 3 hours 30 minutes)
14:30: Reception starts at THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA
14:45: Walk to Edion Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
15:00: Watch the Grand Sumo March Tournament (Chair Seat D)
18:00: Tour ends (Dismissal at your leisure)
- About THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA Sumo Commentary & Training Experience -
*This program is exclusive to the 'Training Experience Plan'.
Program Details
- Sumo Basics: Introduction to Sumo
- Highlights of the Grand Sumo March Tournament
- Explanation of viewing etiquette and precautions
- Watch sumo wrestler matches
- Experience sumo movements like 'shiko' (leg stomping) on the dohyo (ring)
- Challenge a sumo wrestler (by lottery)
- Taste Chanko Nabe (sumo stew)
- Commemorative photo with a sumo wrestler at the photo booth
[Watching the Grand Sumo March Tournament]
Sumo is Japan's national sport. There are six 'Honbasho' (official tournaments) held annually.
One of these is held in Osaka every March. You will watch the matches from Chair Seat D, allowing you to experience the intensity of sumo up close.
[About Simultaneous Interpretation]
We provide a simultaneous interpretation service using Pana-Guide (receivers).
You can enjoy watching the Grand Sumo Tournament while listening to English commentary through earphones.
The commentary provides real-time explanations of match flow, wrestler highlights, and the unique rules and cultural background of sumo, making it easy to understand even for first-time viewers.
*Interpretation audio is delivered via Pana-Guide.
*Receivers and earphones will be provided on the day of the event.
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!
Información de compra
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.
Cómo usar
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Meeting Point
Location Name: THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA
Address: Namba Parks 8F, 2-10-70 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka-shi, OsakaExperience 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 your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
