Everything you need to plan the perfect Ryogoku Kokugikan experience
Essential information to book tickets, choose seats, and schedule your tournament experience
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Master the art of securing sumo tickets. Official channels, resale platforms, pricing breakdowns, and insider booking strategies for guaranteed access.
Detailed analysis of every seating option with photos, views, comfort ratings, and value assessment. Find your perfect seat for the tournament experience.
High-resolution official floor plans showing all sections, seat numbers, and exact locations. Click-to-zoom functionality helps you locate your exact seat.
Complete 2025 tournament calendar with exact dates, ticket sale dates, daily timelines, ceremonies, and championship information for all six annual basho.
Immerse yourself in authentic sumo culture beyond the tournament matches
Interactive Shinjuku sumo show - live matches, English guide, try wrestling yourself. 90 minutes, $61, perfect for travelers. Rated 4.9/5.
Read Guide →Watch wrestlers train at sumo stables. Complete etiquette rules, stable recommendations, reservation process, and what to expect.
Read Guide →Top sumo stables near Ryogoku for morning training viewing. Nakamura-beya, Takasago-beya, Arashio-beya - booking info, tour options, and interactive map.
Read Guide →Hour-by-hour breakdown from 8:00 AM gates opening to 6:15 PM closing ceremony. Optimal arrival times and division schedules.
Read Guide →Inside arena food, chanko nabe restaurant recommendations, dining etiquette, and pre/post tournament meal strategies.
Read Guide →Seasonal clothing recommendations for January, May, and September tournaments. Comfort tips for floor vs chair seating.
Read Guide →Master 100+ essential terms from yokozuna to kimarite. Comprehensive guide to ranks, techniques, rituals, and daily life in professional sumo.
Read Guide →Practical information for navigating Tokyo and reaching Ryogoku Kokugikan
JR Chūō-Sōbu Line directions, Oedo Line alternative, taxi routes, airport transfers, and Ryogoku neighborhood overview.
Read Guide →Browse curated sumo experiences with guaranteed tickets, English-speaking guides, and insider access to Tokyo's most iconic sport.
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