Sumo Ticket Pre-Sale Dates Set a Year in Advance
Sumo wrestling is incredibly popular among foreign tourists. However, it's often said that purchasing tickets can be challenging due to high demand. We’ve researched sumo ticket pre-sale information and discovered that the pre-sale dates for the May 2025 tournament have already been announced. Isn't that surprising?
To increase your chances of getting tickets, purchase them on the pre-sale start dates. Give it a try!
Pre-Sale Schedule:
July Tournament (Nagoya) 2024
Dates: July 14th – July 28th
Only a few tickets left
September Tournament (Tokyo) 2024
Dates: September 8th – September 22nd
Pre-Sale Start Date: August 10th
November Tournament (Fukuoka) 2024
Dates: November 10th – November 24th
Pre-Sale Start Date: September 14th
January Tournament (Tokyo) 2025
Dates: January 12th – January 26th
Pre-Sale Start Date: December 7th
March Tournament (Osaka) 2025
Dates: March 9th – March 23rd
Pre-Sale Start Date: February 8th, 2025
May Tournament (Tokyo) 2025
Dates: May 11th – May 25th
Pre-Sale Start Date: April 5th, 2025
For more details, visit: Sumo Ticket Pre-Sale Information
Special Tickets with Photo Opportunity with Sumo Wrestlers!
There’s also a special ticket called "Box Seat B for 4 with Commemorative Photo with Sumo Wrestler." How about taking a photo with a sumo wrestler? These tickets are available for the same price as a regular weekday Box Seat B for 4 (¥36,000) and offer a memorable experience even before the match starts!
For more details, visit: Special Tickets with Photo Opportunity
In Japan, there is a tradition that says if a sumo wrestler holds a baby, the baby will grow up healthy and strong. When I was a baby, I was held by a former yokozuna (grand champion) named Wajima. Since then, I have rarely been sick and have never been hospitalized. If you have a baby in your family, consider purchasing the "Box Seat B for 4 with Commemorative Photo with Sumo Wrestler" ticket and have your baby held by a sumo wrestler. It might lead to a healthy life, just like mine!
Everyone, take this opportunity to enjoy watching Sumo!
Enjoy Chanko Nabe in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku!
Additionally, around the sumo tournament venues, dinner time after the sumo matches end at 6 PM tends to be very crowded. For Tokyo tournaments, the area around Ryogoku Kokugikan becomes extremely busy. Many people want to enjoy "Chanko Nabe," a hot pot dish favored by sumo wrestlers, making it even harder to secure a reservation at restaurants near the venue than to get sumo tickets.
We recommend enjoying "Chanko Nabe" in Kagurazaka. JR Iidabashi Station, the nearest station to Kagurazaka, is only 11 minutes away from JR Ryogoku Station on the JR Sobu Line, with no transfers needed. Kagurazaka has three Chanko Nabe restaurants: "Chanko Kuroshio," "Kotonofuji," and "Izakaya Mizumachi with Chanko." "Chanko Kuroshio" and "Kotonofuji" are authentic restaurants run by former sumo wrestlers from the prestigious Sadogatake stable. Sadogatake stable has a history of over 200 years and has produced yokozuna (grand champions). The current ozeki (champion), Kotozakura, is also a member of the Sadogatake stable.
Enjoying Chanko Nabe in Kagurazaka, which is easily accessible from Ryogoku Kokugikan, is a great option. You can also join our "Izakaya Tour" in Kagurazaka, where we take you to these Chanko Nabe restaurants. Although the menus are in Japanese, our English-speaking guides will assist with translations. Don’t you think it’s a great opportunity to enjoy authentic Chanko Nabe just like the locals?
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How to Access Kagurazaka
The Kagurazaka area is conveniently located within 30 minutes from any major station in Tokyo. This is because Kagurazaka is situated in the heart of Tokyo, at the center of the Yamanote Line. Please come and visit this convenient and charming Kagurazaka.
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