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based on 36 reviews of Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament
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Very interesting cultural experience.
Reviewed by: Inge O, United Kingdom, September 2007
The tour was much better than expected. Our tour group leader was very informative, knowledgeable, and really looked out for us the whole time we were watching the Sumo tournament. She was constantly giving us bits of interesting info on the sumo contestants. She even made sure people who thought they should have been in our seats, were redirected to their proper section. The museum was very small, yet quite charming. The brochures provided were very helpful. Overall, a great experience!
Reviewed by: Catherine H, United States of America, September 2007
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 experience!
Reviewed by: John R, Sweden, February 2009
Great experience!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Mexico, February 2009
Excellent guide & fascinating tournament. Would have preferred seats a little closer to action & would make my own way to the stadium or bus terminal - hotel pick up wasted a lot of time.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia, January 2009
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
