Starting October 2025, due to increased demand, the Japan Sumo Association has introduced a new lottery system for travel agencies to purchase sumo seat tickets. As a result, we’re currently unable to guarantee seat availability in advance. You can still submit an early booking request, but final confirmation will depend on the lottery results. If we’re unable to secure tickets for your preferred date, we’ll promptly contact you to discuss alternative options.
Why Book with me your Sumo Tour?
Sumo expert guide will accompany you
A Sumo expert guide will accompany you every step of the way, unraveling the mysteries and traditions of this ancient sport.
Exclusive Insights
Discover exclusive insights into the realm of sumo while delving into the fascinating history of Sumo and its intriguing evolution.
Personalized Experience Guarantee
An in-depth understanding of the sport’s nuances and techniques, offering an unmatched level of immersion.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your trip to Japan with all these unique Grand Sumo Tournament Watching Experiences.
Une expérience unique
Elly a été exceptionnelle, tant dans son organisation, ses explications que dans sa gentillesse. Nous avons adoré notre expérience et vex elle et si nous pouvions recommencer demain, nous le ferions sans hésitations !
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brent r
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First time watching Sumo in Japan it was awesome
I had one of the best times ever true awesome experience can highly suggest her tours Ellie is a excellent tour guide there was no disappointments
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Sumo in Osaka with Expert Guide
This was such an awesome experience. Elly is extremely knowledgeable about sumo and was clearly someone who cares about the sport. We had such a great time with her and would absolutely recommend doing a tour with her.
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Felipe B
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Elly is a blast!
Elly was a blast to watch the tournament with! Not only she was very knowledgeable about sumo, but she was also very passionate about it. Amazing experience Felipe and Gustavo
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Jared
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watching sumo with a fan!
i wrote a much more eloquent review but a trip advisor bug wiped it...0 stars for them 5+ stars for elly! she is a passionate sumo fan, so not only did i gain an understanding of the rules and traditions of the sport, i was just as excited as she was for her favorite wrestler's bouts. elly gave us encyclopedic levels of knowledge on the history of sumo, and she is also super keen on the business operations of the association. no question was left unanswered. i hope to watch sumo with elly again in the future!
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CM
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Sumo Experience
Elly is passionate about Sumo and her knowledge makes the experience all the more memorable. Being able to deeply understand the ceremony, rules and wrestlers meant we came away with a much better connection to Sumo rather than just watching on our own.
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Livefilm L
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Grand Sumo 2026 January Tournament
Elly was amazing! We were so thankful to find her, and her knowledge of sumo is unrivaled. Whether this is your first time watching sumo or you already have the fighting spirit, Elly brings the sport to life and makes the experience truly special. Highly recommend!
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Martha G
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An unforgettable experience of a lifetime!
This was everything I hoped for, and MORE! Elly was exceptionally knowledgeable about sumo and Japanese language and culture, in general. She shared her enthusiasm for sumo with us, making this an unforgettable experience. I recommend this tour for anyone visiting Japan, even for people who think they might not like sumo. Thank you, Elly!
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Annemarie d
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Great time at Tokyo Sumo Tournament
We had a great time at de Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. We missed out on tickets through the official ticket sales so we went for the guided experience and didn't regret it for a minute. After a short introduction to Sumo wrestling we went to the arena. In time for the introduction of the second highest ranked Sumo wrestlers. The seats had a good view of the doyho. Although we did prepare for our first Sumo tournament it was a great added bonus to have a enthousiastic guide with great knowledge of the (history of the) sport, the wrestlers and the fans.
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Annemarie d
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Great time at Sumo
We had a great time at the great Sumo tournament in Tokyo. There were multiple guides so each guide had only a small group of participants. After a short introduction to Sumo wrestling we went to the arena, in time for the introduction of the wrestlers of the second highest level. The seats had a good view of the doyho. During the games our guide explained the rituals and gave information about the wrestlers and the fans which added value to the experience.