2009 Sumo Wrestling Tournament in Tokyo

12/12/2008

2009 Sumo Wrestling Tournament in Tokyo

High on the list of many visitors to Japan is the Japan national sport: Sumo Wrestling.

Steeped in ancient ritual dating back centuries, Japanese sumo wrestling can be enjoyed in Tokyo at the main tournaments during January, May and September. So many visitors want to watch sumo wrestling and it is no wonder that they do.

If you are one of them; now is the time to book your seat. The 2009 Sumo Wrestling tournament is just around the corner – starting on the 11^th of January and culminating with the finals on the 25^th of January.

We have really tried to be able to offer you boxes but as far as we have been able to figure out, they are not sold online.

Instead we can offer you to see the exciting Sumo matches from your B-class reserved seat on the second floor and experience a Dohyo-iri (entering the ring) ceremony.

English commentary via audio headphones is available.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see a traditional Sumo tournament when you’re in Tokyo. You’ll take the subway with fellow Sumo fans to the Kokugikan (Sumo Amphitheater) and enjoy a traditional Sumo wrestling tournament.

You’ll also visit the fascinating Sumo Museum to see Sumo-related objects from the Edo period to the present.

Included in your Sumo experience are;