Sumo Regional Exhibition Tour with an English-Speaking Guide
Description
Experience the unique atmosphere of a Sumo Regional Tour, where you can get closer to the wrestlers than at the Grand Tournaments. Perfect for first-time visitors, dedicated fans, or travelers visiting outside tournament season, this event offers an unforgettable day of authentic sumo action and culture. 9, October, Saitama 12, October, Kanazawa 13, October, Ishikawa 17, October, Osaka 24, October, Hiroshima A Day at a Jungyo (Provincial Sumo Tour) Typical Schedule 9:00 – Gates open & morning taiko drum performance. 9:30–11:30 – Morning training for wrestlers, from lower divisions to top-ranked Yokozuna and Ozeki. 12:00 – Sumo matches begin, starting with lower divisions. Enjoy special performances such as comic sumo, folk songs, taiko drumming, and cultural demonstrations. 1:30 – Ring-entering ceremonies for Juryo, Makunouchi, and the Yokozuna. 13:50 – Top-division (Makunouchi) matches, featuring the day's most exciting bouts. 15:00 – Bow-twirling ceremony and closing of the event.
Tour Options
Itinerary
9th, October 2026, Saitama at Chichibu City Cultural Sports Center Seat Type: 2F Chair Seat Meeting Point: Shinjuku LOVE Object (Tokyo) Meeting time: 6:20AM This is a Full-Day Guided Tour including your admission ticket. Your English-speaking guide will meet you at the station and take you directly to the venue, guiding you through the whole event from morning practice to the final matches.
13th October 2026, Kahoku-Ishikawa at Toriyasai Miso Blue Cats Arena Seat Type: 1F Arena (Tamari ) Seat Meeting Point: JR Kanazawa Station ※West Exit side （Kanazawa-kou Exit） Meeting time: 8:15 AM This is a Full-Day Guided Tour including your admission ticket. Your English-speaking guide will meet you at the station and take you directly to the venue, guiding you through the whole event from morning practice to the final matches.
17th October 2026, Osaka at Ookini Arena Maishima Seat Type: 1F Arena Chair Seat Seat Type: 2F Chair Seat Meeting Point: Mainichi Newspaper Buildings Meeting time: 8:00 AM This is a Full-Day Guided Tour including your admission ticket. Your English-speaking guide will meet you at the station and take you directly to the venue, guiding you through the whole event from morning practice to the final matches.
24th October 2026, Hiroshima at Maeda Housing Higashi Ward Sports Center Seat Type: 1F Chair Seat Seat Type: 2F Chair Seat Meeting Point: JR Shin-Hakushima Station ticket gate Meeting time: 8:20 AM This is a Full-Day Guided Tour including your admission ticket. Your English-speaking guide will meet you at the station and take you directly to the venue, guiding you through the whole event from morning practice to the final matches.
12th October 2026, Kanazawa at Ishikawa Sports Center Seat Type: Seat Type: 2F Chair Seat Meeting Point: JR Kanazawa Station ※West Exit side （Kanazawa-kou Exit） Meeting time: 8:30 AM This is a Full-Day Guided Tour including your admission ticket. Your English-speaking guide will meet you at the station and take you directly to the venue, guiding you through the whole event from morning practice to the final matches.
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If the minimum number of participants (6) is not reached, the tour will not take place that day. You will be notified in advance and offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Children up to 2 years of age may join but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian during the event. Visitors 3 years old and up must have an admission ticket.
- The specific seat locations or seat numbers cannot be chosen. If you would like to be seated together as a group, please make a request when booking. While staff will do their best to accommodate seating requests, please note that some requests may not be possible.
- An original paper ticket is required for entry. Your guide will hand it to you on the day of the tour — please make sure to receive it before entering the venue.
- We will depart according to the schedule and will not wait for late arrivals. Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start time to check in with our staff. If you arrive after the tour has started, you will not be able to join the tour, and you may not receive your ticket for sumo. Refunds will not be provided if you fail to arrive at the meeting location on time (no show).
- Eating and drinking are allowed in the seating area; however, food and beverages brought in from outside are not permitted.
- Please personally take responsibility for your valuables. Suitcases and other large pieces of luggage cannot be brought into the seating area. Please store your luggage in advance at another location (e.g., coin lockers) or at your accommodation.
- Some venue has no elevators in the facilities. You might need to use steep stairs, and there are no lifts or assistance available for moving around. (*This also applies to wheelchair users.) Due to operational constraints, we are unable to accommodate participants in wheelchairs. If you have special needs, please contact us before booking.
- The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
- The schedule is subject to change without prior notice.
- Lost admission tickets or exchange tickets will not be accepted. Re-issuance of tickets is not possible.
- Please note that some venues may strictly prohibit outdoor shoes in the seating areas. We highly recommend bringing your own indoor slippers or clean indoor footwear just in case.
- Please refrain from waiting around the venue for rikishi (sumo wrestlers) to enter or exit the arena, as it may cause inconvenience to nearby residents
- Spectators are not allowed to watch the matches from seats other than their assigned ones.
- Please set your cell phone to silent mode and refrain from talking on it while in the audience.
- Please avoid obstructing the view of others when displaying cheering banners or towels.
- Throwing cushions is strictly prohibited as it may cause injury or other issues.
- Guests who arrive late for the meeting time will have their reservations canceled.
