Get reserved seating with a private guide just for your group at the live Grand Sumo Tournament in Fukuoka.

• Everything you get: Access to the Grand Sumo Tournament at Fukuoka Kokusai Center, with S-class or A-class reserved seating and a private guide for your group who will explain the sport’s rich history and rituals.
• Why choose this: Join a private tour with a dedicated attendant and cheer on Japan’s top sumo wrestlers as they make their grand entrance, while witnessing age-old traditions like salt purification rituals up close.
• Upgrade: Upgrade your package for a traditional chanko hot pot meal, the same hearty dish enjoyed by sumo wrestlers, with sukiyaki and vegetarian options available.

Inclusions #

• Entry ticket to the Grand Sumo Tournament

• Private group tour

• S or A-class reserved seats

• English-speaking tour guide (local sumo expert)

• English sumo pamphlet

• Banzuke-hyo (A table of rankings)

• Chanko hot pot or vegetarian meal option (as per option selected )

What to bring

• Cash or a card to buy food and drinks at the concession stands inside the 1F.
• A valid ID, as you may be required to show proof of age at the venue.

What’s not allowed

• Large luggage or suitcases in the seating area. Store them beforehand.
• Outside food or drinks. Food and beverages are available for purchase inside the arena.
• Changing seats. Spectators must remain in their assigned seats.
• Talking on mobile phones. Keep your phone on silent during matches.
• Obstructing views with banners or towels.
• Throwing cushions, as it may cause injury or disturbances.
• Late arrivals. Guests who arrive after the meeting time will forfeit their reservation, and no refunds will be provided.

Accessibility

• Spectators in wheelchairs are not permitted in the seating area.
• A wheelchair storage area is available on the first floor, but all seats are on the second floor. Guests must be able to climb stairs independently or with help from family members.
• If you or someone in your group uses a wheelchair, please notify the organizers before the tour.

Additional information

• The tour will proceed without late guests. No refunds will be provided for late arrivals.
• There may be a short wait before seating, as all ongoing sumo matches must end before entry.
• There may be congestion at the Sumo Museum; the guide may ask guests to visit on their own.
• Eating and drinking are allowed in the seating area.
• Please be respectful of others during the matches to maintain the traditional atmosphere.