{"id":132,"date":"2025-08-03T16:48:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T07:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotcha.sakura.ne.jp\/experience\/?p=132"},"modified":"2025-09-19T18:39:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T09:39:43","slug":"watch-sumo-tournament-in-a-official-venue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gotcha.tokyo\/experience\/watch-sumo-tournament-in-a-official-venue\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch Sumo Tournament in a Official Venue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"957\" height=\"697\" data-id=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/gotcha.sakura.ne.jp\/experience\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2025-09-09-192124.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-533\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/gotcha.sakura.ne.jp\/experience\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2025-09-09-192223.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-534\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"707\" data-id=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/gotcha.sakura.ne.jp\/experience\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/\u30b9\u30af\u30ea\u30fc\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30c3\u30c8-2025-09-09-192302.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-535\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You will see their \u201creal match\u201d that cannot be felt on TV programs or video sites, <strong>right in front of your eyes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>TOUR DETAILS &#8211; TOKYO<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Tokyo (Ryogoku) Tour<\/strong>:<br>Sumo, Japan&#8217;s traditional national sport, right in front of your eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this tour, you will not only watch sumo wrestling, but we will also take you to its related places of interest.<br>Sumo is world-renowned for its name alone, but you can discover more of its charms by learning about its history and roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our journey begins at Edo NOREN, the town&#8217;s tourist hub. We will introduce temples with deep connections to sumo, Ryogoku&#8217;s famous sweets, various sumo goods, and other matters related to sumo.<br>At the end of the tour we will give you the tickets to watch the game and end before the game starts. Afterwards, enjoy the moment of frenzy with all your senses and with your whole body.<br><br><strong>DURATION<\/strong>: <br>1.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SCHEDULE<\/strong>:<br>&gt; Tokyo (Ryogoku)<br><strong>13:30-15:00<\/strong> | Including short tour to know more about Sumo<br><br><strong>PLACE TO VISIT:<\/strong><br>&#8211; Eko-in Temple<br>&#8211; Kokugido (souvenir shop)<br>&#8211; Kokugi-kan Venue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>INCLUSION<\/strong>:<br>\u2713 English-speaking guide<br>\u2713 Entry Ticket Of Sumo Tournament<br><br>\u2716 Pickup option<br>\u2716 Tips <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TOUR TYPE<\/strong>:<br>Walking tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEETING POINT<\/strong>:<br><strong>Tokyo (Ryogoku)<\/strong><br>In front of Yokozuna Handprint Monument (nearby public toilet).<br>-Ends at Ryogoku Kokugikan venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d481.66143234398584!2d139.79219784358546!3d35.696228676026884!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x60188900738f3431%3A0x29ffa870dcbeca64!2z5qiq57ax5omL5b2i44Gu44Oi44OL44Ol44Oh44Oz44OI!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1755581321105!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/assets\/javascripts\/apps\/build\/BokunWidgetsLoader.js?bookingChannelUUID=25465806-4f5d-4b1b-9170-8182668ca59c\" async><\/script>\n      <style> #bokun_109dc2e1_ba30_47c3_8d63_04b84f435677 { display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background: #fff300; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; color: #525050; border:none; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s ease; } #bokun_109dc2e1_ba30_47c3_8d63_04b84f435677:hover{ background: #b3aa00; } #bokun_109dc2e1_ba30_47c3_8d63_04b84f435677:active{ background: #ccc200; } <\/style> <button class=\"bokunButton\" disabled id=bokun_109dc2e1_ba30_47c3_8d63_04b84f435677 data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/online-sales\/25465806-4f5d-4b1b-9170-8182668ca59c\/experience\/825652?partialView=1\" data-testid=\"widget-book-button\" > Book now <\/button>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>TOUR DETAILS &#8211; FUKUOKA<\/summary>\n<p><strong>Fukuoka (Hakata) Tour<\/strong>:<br>-Knowing the history of a sport makes watching it more interesting-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our tour, you could know some information which make the match before watch the Sumo Tournament in 1.5 hours. On our tour, we visit a shrine dedicated to the god of sumo spirit, one of the three gods of sumo that represent the essence of the national sport of sumo, \u201cheart, technique, and body,\u201d and experience the spirit of sumo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who wish to sightsee on their own before watching the match, we also offer an option that includes only ticket delivery and an introduction to the rules of sumo wrestling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you will enjoy this experience of direct contact with Japanese culture as a memorable part of your trip to Japan.<br><br><strong>DURATION<\/strong>: <br>1-2.5 hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SCHEDULE<\/strong>:<br>&gt; Fukuoka (Hakata)<br><strong>12:30-15:00<\/strong> | Including short tour to know more about Sumo<br><strong>13:00-15:00<\/strong> | Only Tuesdays option (Due to the business hours of the places we will be visiting, the tour will be slightly shorter)<br><strong>14:00-15:00<\/strong> | Tour is NOT included, but we&#8217;ll meet up nearby Hakata Sta. and head to the venue together. Then your guide will give you some information to make the tournament more enjoyable.<br><br><strong>PLACE TO VISIT (if you choose tours):<\/strong><br>&#8211; Sumiyoshi Shrine<br>&#8211; Suirakuen &#8211; a Japanese Garden (except Tuesdays)<br>&#8211; Venue<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>INCLUSION<\/strong>:<br>\u2713 English-speaking guide<br>\u2713 Entry Ticket Of Sumo Tournament<br><br>\u2716 Bus fees to get to the venue (\uffe5260 per person)<br>\u2716 Pickup option<br>\u2716 Tips <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TOUR TYPE<\/strong>:<br>Walking tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MEETING POINT<\/strong>:<br>In front of Starbacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d9133.22233388251!2d130.41783093120824!3d33.58711127945559!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x354191c7776c610d%3A0xc4bfcc0a0e418e4!2z44K544K_44O844OQ44OD44Kv44K5IOOCs-ODvOODkuODvCDnpo_lsqHmnJ3ml6Xjg5Pjg6vlupc!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1754207004115!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/assets\/javascripts\/apps\/build\/BokunWidgetsLoader.js?bookingChannelUUID=25465806-4f5d-4b1b-9170-8182668ca59c\" async><\/script>\n      <style> #bokun_b4a54c9d_06bc_441a_a2aa_1f1b03624293 { display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background: #fff300; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: none; font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; text-align: center; color: #525050; border:none; cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s ease; } #bokun_b4a54c9d_06bc_441a_a2aa_1f1b03624293:hover{ background: #b3aa00; } #bokun_b4a54c9d_06bc_441a_a2aa_1f1b03624293:active{ background: #ccc200; } <\/style> <button class=\"bokunButton\" disabled id=bokun_b4a54c9d_06bc_441a_a2aa_1f1b03624293 data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/online-sales\/25465806-4f5d-4b1b-9170-8182668ca59c\/experience\/1067939?partialView=1\" data-testid=\"widget-book-button\" > Book now <\/button>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>NOTES<\/summary>\n<p>-Please arrive at the meeting place <strong>10 minutes before <\/strong>the tour starts.<br>&#8211; The number of reservations accepted each day varies. 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