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based on 31 reviews of Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament
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The wrestling is absolutely formidable. If you go to Japan, you must organize to see a match.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, France, September 2007
This was a very worthwhile thing to do. It was great entertainment!
Reviewed by: Jacqueline B, United Kingdom, September 2007
I was the envy of my friends when I told them I happened to be visiting Tokyo during a Sumo Tournament. This tour was a brilliant insight into Japanese sporting culture. (Tip: pop out to grab a drink from the kiosk during the Tournament and you may be lucky enough to come face-to-face with a Sumo Wrestler during the tournament, like I did!) I also found it really handy to have a guide explain the insider secrets about all things Sumo, that no guide book can ever tell you! Don't leave Tokyo during Tournament time without attending a match.
Reviewed by: Joanne B, Australia, March 2007
The sumo experience is very unique and I found it quite exciting. Having the tour guide present was a bonus as he could explain particular rituals, fill you in on wrestlers' histories etc.
Reviewed by: Brett N, Australia, January 2007
Sumo was nothing like I'd ever imagined - it was better! I couldn't believe how superb the entire experience was. We enjoyed it immensely and would recommend it as a must do to all.
Reviewed by: Denise K, United Kingdom, September 2006
Great insights into Japanese culture. Excellent and enthusiastic guide.
Reviewed by: Merrill J, Australia, October 2008
This package was pretty well organized and there was an English guide for the tournament which helped us enjoy the match even more. The seats were not bad. It would be nice not to have to reconfirm twenty four hours prior to the event for those of us who find it difficult to make international calls from our home country prior to travel.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, June 2008
Four hours was a bit long, but it was still interesting.
Reviewed by: David O, Canada, May 2008
The opportunity to see a live Sumo tournament is one all should take. It's a great experience and is a lot of fun. The seats aren't the best and you are seated a little way back on the second floor, but you still get a good view of the action. The guide we had sadly didn't offer anything to the experience, so don't expect much from the guides. But it's still a good day out.
Reviewed by: Rob C, Australia, January 2008
Good, but ticket should include a box lunch.
Reviewed by: Timothy H, United States of America, June 2007
We were familiar with Sumo, and this was what we expected. The guide gave my wife and me seats separated by the aisle and did nothing to correct her mistake. Awareness of the seat numbering would have been helpful.
Reviewed by: J.T. M, United States of America, June 2007
The tour was great and the guide was excellent. My only concern was that no one came to pick us up at the arranged hotel location, despite the fact that we confirmed the reservation the day prior to the event.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Canada, June 2007
This tour was very good.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, September 2006
It was nice that I didn't have to wait in line for tickets, as well as trying to figure out where to go. But paying 90 for a 45 dollar ticket didn't seem that worth it. We used the subway to get there as a group, then they old us some information about the match, all which could be found with ten minutes of reading wikipedia. The sumo was good, but the 'tour' okay.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, February 2008
Travel to the venue slow and multiple changes. No transport back - do it on your own. Ad hoc help with instructions. Event was very good.
Reviewed by: Ian J, Australia, October 2007
