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Sales Start Tomorrow: Get Your Tickets for the Tokyo Tournament and See the Sumo Wrestlers

Updated: Sep 24


Sales Start Tomorrow: Get Your Tickets for the Tokyo Tournament and See the Sumo Wrestlers


Upcoming Sumo Tournament Ticket Sales and Travel Tips for Foreign Visitors


Starting at 10:00 AM tomorrow (10th August), general ticket sales for the September Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo will begin. Sumo wrestling is highly popular among foreign tourists, making tickets difficult to obtain. Especially for the Tokyo tournament, which attracts many foreign visitors, securing tickets is known to be particularly challenging. The official sales site of the Japan Sumo Association also has an English version, allowing foreign tourists to purchase tickets themselves.


If you are planning to travel to Japan for the September Tokyo tournament (September 8th to September 22nd), you may not be able to obtain tickets once you arrive in Tokyo. We recommend purchasing your tickets before they sell out. Additionally, here is the ticket sales schedule through next July's Nagoya tournament. Please use this information to help plan your trip to Japan.


Sales Start Tomorrow: Get Your Tickets for the Tokyo Tournament and See the Sumo Wrestlers


Ticket Sales Schedule:


September Tournament (Tokyo) 2024

Dates: September 8th – September 22nd

Sale Start Date: August 10th


November Tournament (Fukuoka) 2024

Dates: November 10th – November 24th

Sale Start Date: September 14th


January Tournament (Tokyo) 2025

Dates: January 12th – January 26th

Sale Start Date: December 7th


March Tournament (Osaka) 2025

Dates: March 9th – March 23rd

Sale Start Date: February 8th, 2025


May Tournament (Tokyo) 2025

Dates: May 11th – May 25th

Sale Start Date: April 5th, 2025


July Tournament (Nagoya) 2025

Dates: July 13th – July 27th

Sale Start Date: May 17th, 2025


For more details, visit: Sumo Ticket Sales Information



Sales Start Tomorrow: Get Your Tickets for the Tokyo Tournament and See the Sumo Wrestlers


Alternative Chanko-nabe Dining Options in Kagurazaka During the Tokyo Sumo Tournament


As mentioned in previous blogs, during the Tokyo tournament, restaurants around Ryogoku Kokugikan are very crowded. "Chanko-nabe" restaurants, where sumo wrestlers eat, are especially popular with the general public.


However, there are three "Chanko-nabe" restaurants in Kagurazaka, Shinjuku Ward as well: "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. Kagurazaka is also easily accessible, just an 11-minute train ride from JR Ryogoku Station to JR Iidabashi Station.


Enjoy Sumo Wrestlers and Geisha in One Day in Kagurazaka

Double the Tradition: Enjoy Sumo Wrestlers and Geisha in One Day in Kagurazaka


After watching sumo wrestlers, how about enjoying an Ozashiki Asobi (Geisha Banquet) or chatting with Geisha at a geisha bar in Kagurazaka? The excellent access between Ryogoku and Kagurazaka makes it possible to experience two of Japan's traditional cultures, sumo and geisha, in one day. Why not make it an unforgettable day by enjoying both sumo and geisha?




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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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