Held every March, this is the second of Japan’s six annual Sumo Tournaments, known as honbasho. With sumo rankings released a few weeks before, it’s a chance to see the traditional sport up close and personal. While the fights are broadcast on NHK, nothing beats the atmosphere of the tense final matches of the day, complete with cushion-throwing and cheers.
Tickets
| Seat Type | Price from | Notes | Booking Options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arena | ¥3,500 | Likely to sell out early | Ticket Pia (currently unavailable) |
| Various seating | ¥44,202 | Includes guide | Viator (currently unavailable) |
| Class A seating | ¥16,500 | Includes guide | Klook (sold out) and JTB Sunrise Tours (currently unavailable) |
| Class S seating | ¥20,000 | Includes sushi-making experience | Klook (currently unavailable) |
Seating is divided into box seating — tatami areas seating four people which start at about ¥40,000 and arena seats which start from around ¥3,500. Most seats are cheaper on weekdays and slightly more expensive on weekends.
Tickets can be purchased online in advance from February 8 but you can get them earlier if you choose a tour (currently unavailable). Sumo matches take place throughout the day and you can leave to grab food before returning. The busiest times are as you may expect — weekends and towards the end of the tournament.
If you’re not here during a tournament but still want to see some sumo action, here are a few ways to make it happen in Tokyo.
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- 275 m from Namba Station Midōsuji Line (M20)Yotsubashi Line (Y15)Sennichimae Line (S16)Nankai Main Line (NK1)
- 0.5 km from Ōsaka Namba Station Kintetsu Nara Line (A1)
- 0.6 km from JR Namba Station Yamatoji Line (Q17)
