Sumō Museum

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We did a guided tour through klook and it was amazing. Our tour guide yuki was everything! But the place in general was easy to navigate. Everything was super clean and organized. The options for snacks were super yummy! The tournament itself was intense! Would go back in a heartbeat!

Went to the tournament in Jan. got a boxed seat stadium side, you sit on the mat for a long time so be prepared. Starts at 1030am to 630pm. The elite wrestlers start later in the day so check the schedule. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the rituals and the traditions and seeing all the different styles and athleticism.

We attended the 2025 Honbasho sumo tournament for two days at the Kokugikan. It’s something I’d wanted to do for a very long time. It did not disappoint. The stadium is set up so that every seat has a good view. The sound was good. The atmosphere was electric. I will be back

Visiting from the U.S., this was my first time experiencing sumo wrestling—and I was surprised by how much I loved it. The Ryogoku Kokugikan hosts major sumo tournaments three times a year and is just a short walk from Ryogoku Station, making it super convenient to get to. Even though I was seated pretty high up, the view was fantastic. The layout of the stadium makes it easy to see the action from almost anywhere. I did notice a few people using binoculars, which might be a great idea if you want to catch more of the detail up close. We arrived around 3:30 PM and stayed until the end around 6:00, and honestly, time flew by—I could have stayed longer. The energy of the crowd was electric, and it was especially cool to catch glimpses of the wrestlers before and after their matches. I really wish I lived closer so I could come back more often. It was a truly memorable and unique experience!

Such a unique experience, I feel lucky I am in Tokyo this month to watch the Sumo Tournament live.