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Informazioni generali
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| Tokyo, Giappone |
Il programma nel dettaglio
Book now before it's sold out! Watch sumo wrestling, a 1,500-year-old Japanese cultural tradition, accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter who is also a sumo fan. Watch the sumo wrestlers' fierce battles from a comfortable reserved seat (chair seating). Watching sumo wrestling is becoming more and more popular even within Japan. This is a very popular tour so we recommend booking early.After meeting at the World Trade Center Annex you will head over to the Ryogoku Station where you will tour the Sumo Museum where you see a variety of items related to sumo wrestling are on exhibit here. The exhibit changes 6 times a year, so even those who have visited before can look forward to something new. Depending on congestion conditions on the day, customers may be asked to tour around the Sumo Museum on their own.
Watch Sumo at Ryogoku Kokugikan (approximately 150 minutes)
Enjoy the thrilling matches from your reserved seat on the 2nd floor (B seats)
The sumo matches are held from the lower ranks to the higher ranks, beginning with the junior division.
15:45- Makuuchi Wrestler Ceremonial Entrance. The crowd comes alive at the sight of their favorite wrestlers and cheers them on. The atmosphere in the arena brightens instantly.
16:00- Yokozuna Grand Champion Ring Entrance. The yokozuna enter the ring accompanied by two apprentices.
16:10- Intense bouts between the highest division wrestlers begin.
After the sumo match ends, please head to your next destination on your own after the tour. The guide will be able to provide information about access to transportation.
The whole area around Ryogoku Station is filled with the atmosphere of the Grand Sumo Tournament. There are also many chanko hot pot restaurants run by former sumo wrestlers in this area.
Others
You do not have to stay in the your seats, you are allowed to purchase food or items, or take a break or have a meal at the dining hall while the match is going on.
Language
English
IMPORTANT
Guests with disabilities:
- For guests in a wheelchair please make a request in the free entry field when booking.
- As Ryogoku Kokugikan's wheelchair storage area is on the 1st floor, please go to the 2nd floor on your own or with the help of an accompanying group member.
When heading to the seats there are stairs and escalators going up and down.
- Tours departing from Hamamatsu and Shinjuku will travel to Ryogoku by train, and customers may be required to make a transfer or use stairs/escalators, so please book a tour departing from Ryogoku.