Other seatings such as A class and S class are available with additional fees

JTB Sunrise tour 

It is only available from 12JAN -26JAN only

There are shops on the 1st and 2nd floors of the arena. Enjoy shopping for fans, stationery, sweets, and other sumo-related merchandise

Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into Kokugikan is prohibited.

The number of customers for 1 group booking for this tour is 1-19. If booking for a group of 20 or more customers, please note that the group will be divided.

Bookings may be made until 05:00 on the day of the tour. Please make a reservation on the system until the reservation deadline

If the minimum number of participants (1) is not met by 4 days before the scheduled date, or due to other operational management circumstances, the tour on that date may be canceled.

Please note that participants may not join partway through the tour. Also, participants may join only from the meeting location specified in advance.

For requests regarding tours where answers from the tour operator are required in advance, please input in the Remarks field and contact the tour operator.

Spectator Etiquette: Please note that you will have to wait to be seated if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association (on the first and the last tournament day), the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (on the last tournament day). In such a case, please wait until the event is over before proceeding to spectator seating. Also, the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will not be able to provide explanations or other guidance during these events.

Children up to 3 years of age may also join, but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian while watching. If the child requires a seat, please make a booking at the child rate (typically for ages 4-11).

Stroller storage areas are available on the 1st and 2nd floors. However, please note that we take no responsibility in case of theft, etc. in the arena. Strollers cannot be brought inside the arena seating area.

Bringing food and drinks including alcohol into Kokugikan is prohibited. Please purchase food and refreshments from the vendors inside the arena.

Customers who are late for the departure time will have their reservations canceled. Please give yourself plenty of time.

Please note that you may have to wait to be taken to your seat or listen to explanations by the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association (on the first and the last tournament day), the ring entering procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (last tournament day only).

[Important Notes/Supplements: About Seating] Customers will watch from 2nd floor B-class seats (chair seating). Also, seats may not be designated. This information will be provided on the day of the tour.

[Important Notes/Supplements: About Seating] Tours are conducted in groups of 1-19 customers. If booking for a group of 20 or more customers, please note that the group will be divided.

[Important Notes/Supplements: About Seating] If your group is divided into multiple reservations, please be sure to input information on accompanying group members in the Remarks field for each reservation.

[Important Notes/Supplements: About Seating] Groups may be seated separately in Kokugikan. Seating may be spread across the main, opposite, east, and west sides.

For those participating in a wheelchair, please indicate so in the remarks entry field when booking.

As Ryogoku Kokugikan's wheelchair storage area is on the 1st floor, please go to the 2nd floor on your own or with the help of an accompanying group member. When heading to the seats there are stairs and escalators going up and down. Please note that the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter cannot provide assistance or help.

Suitcases and other large pieces of luggage cannot be brought into the seating area. In addition, baggage cannot be stored at Ryogoku View Hotel, the meeting location. Please make sure to store luggage at another location on your own in advance (coin lockers, etc.) or at your accommodation.

Guide Language Support: The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter.

JTB Sunrise