Overview
Fukuoka Nov 2027: Additional tickets release Oct 25, 2026. Availability is limited; please check back then. The Sumo Tournament Experience with Japan Awaits offers a rare chance to witness Japan’s national sport live at one of six official Grand Sumo Tournaments held yearly in Tokyo (January, May, September), Osaka (March), Nagoya (July), and Fukuoka (November). Each tour option provides a chance to join a group (15–20 guests) with seat types range from S-class, A-class, to B and C-class, depending on the tour option; and enjoy the matches with expert commentary from an English-speaking guide. Learn about sumo traditions, rituals, and the wrestlers’ lives. A minimum of 15 guests is required to run the tour; if not met, a full refund will be provided. Off-Season Experience: Visit a sumo stable to observe morning practice up-close. Use audio headsets to learn about training techniques, then meet the wrestlers, enjoy tea with them, and end the experience with a hearty chanko nabe lunch.
- • Private Premium: S-class or A-class seats (2nd floor, closer to the ring)
- Please check your email and booking messages for the meeting instructions.
- Important: Please do not go directly to the tournament venue.
- Off-season Only: Morning sumo stable visit (with guide & headset)-not the tournament seat ticket.
- • Private Standard: B-class or C-class seats (2nd floor)
