Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comTokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament
based on 36 reviews of Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament
Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
This was very, very interesting, especially for a European tourist.
Reviewed by: Vasile Gheorghe A, Romania, June 2009
Excellent tour guide, marvelous event. Would do again. However, if you are familiar with traveling around Tokyo, recommend you buy tickets and try it on your own.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, United States of America, February 2009
This was a fantastic deal, the hotel pick-up made it so easy to find and we didn't worry at all about getting lost. The sumo tournament was very interesting, very much a 'local' experience. We felt like we saw something that many other travelers don't get a chance to see. Very recommended.
Reviewed by: Jeremy F, United States of America, October 2008
The price is almost double to take the tour vs. paying for a ticket at the door, but it's still worth it! Having a guide take you to the museum and explain the artifacts and having her there to answer all the questions you have during the bouts are well worth it! We had a great time!
Reviewed by: Stephanie B, United States of America, June 2008
It was a great experience and our tour guide made sure that we knew what was going on. He was really great and answered all the questions we had. We love Japan and the people.
Reviewed by: Thushara C, United States of America, May 2008
What an experience! The tournament was fantastic, the seats were perfect, and our guide was very informative. We knew nothing about Sumo before going on this tour, and now I'm hooked! We had excellent transfers to and from the arena, and using the trains was an fantastic experience also. Booking on line was very easy, and the Viator group kept as very well informed as to the progress of our booking confirmation. We will definitely consult first with Viator the next time we're planning a holiday.
Reviewed by: Justin S, Australia, May 2008
I had a great time. I thought I would have liked better seats, but the ones given were just fine. The information given was a great help to understand sumo in general, as well as who was fighting who and what their rank was. Excellent!
Reviewed by: Stuart M, United Kingdom, May 2008
A fantastic, quintessentially Japanese experience that I'd highly recommend to first-timers in Tokyo. It was well organized, and the guide was an absolute joy. She was very knowledgeable about Sumo, it's history, tradition, and its place in contemporary culture. She was extremely enthusiastic and impressed by my knowledge of the sport, so we were able to have some in-depth conversations about the current goings on of the tournament, which made the whole experience even better. Surprisingly, English-language commentary is available even for the higher-level matches. The guide provided us with radios to listen with, which was a nice bonus. The commentary wasn't brilliant, but it added variety to the experience as the format of the tournament is repetitive. The tour is pitched as a introductory kind of thing, which is appropriate. Now that I've been once with the tour, the next time I'm in Tokyo during Sumo season, I'll go independently. It's simple to get to, and buying tickets didn't seem to pose any trouble to the dozens of non-Japanese-speaking foreigners I saw in attendance. Next time I'll spring for seats closer to the ring. Still, if you're new to Sumo, this is tour is easily the best way to experience it. One last thing: it's a long day, so you may want to bring snacks with you. When I was there, the concession stands were completely sold out of bento lunch boxes, so I was pretty hungry by the end of the night.
Reviewed by: Adam M, Australia, May 2008
The tour tournament was lots of fun, would definitely recommend it.
Reviewed by: Russell K, United States of America, February 2008
Everything went very smooth. The Sumo matches were exciting, the crowds were boisterous and the guide was informative. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Reviewed by: Roy P, United States of America, January 2008
We adjusted the whole trip to go to the sumo tournament and it was great! We loved every minute of it.
Reviewed by: Chantal A, Netherlands, October 2007
The sumo wrestling was amazing; it was so interesting and such an experience. I would love to go again!
Reviewed by: Gayle B, United Kingdom, October 2007
The only issue I had was that we were asked to meet at a bus station for the tour, so I assumed we were being taken by bus. Instead, we were all herded off on the subway, which is fine except it would make much more sense for people to meet out at the sumo venue. The guide was great and gave us lots of valuable insight into the sport. A really enjoyable afternoon.
Reviewed by: Claire B, United Kingdom, October 2007
The tour guide explained all the rules and traditions of Sumo Wrestling. We learned a lot about the sport and have a greater appreciation after experiencing it first-hand.
Reviewed by: Kyle B, United States of America, October 2007
Amazing experience. If you're in Tokyo while there's a tournament on, it's a must see!
Reviewed by: Jamie L, United Kingdom, October 2007
