2025 Winter Sumo Official Provincial Tour 1 day experience (Jungyo) at Odawara​

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Highlights

  • Exclusive One Day Sumo Event Held in Odawara, just 30 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen.

  • Up Close Access, Watch live sumo training, join handshake events, and enjoy premium ringside seats.

  • Cultural Performances, Enjoy Shokkiri (comic sumo), Sumo Jinku (traditional songs), and Yagura Daiko (drum show).

  • Authentic Sumo Experience, Witness official matches, ring-entering ceremonies, and the bow-twirling finale.

  • This is a rare opportunity for sumo fans around the world!

  • Duration

    6 hours

  • Offered in

What is included

  • Tickets

  • Commemorative cushion (only for Tamari S)

  • Handling fee

  • Grand Sumo Bento (optional)　

  • Sumo Souvenir Set (optional)　*Contents may change without notice.

What is not included

  • Personal Expenses

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

Odawara Arena
〒2500866 JP Kanagawa 263 Nakazone Odawara

Start time

09:00:00

What To Expect

Experience Japan’s national sport up close at the Odawara Sumo Event this December, just 30 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen. As part of the Sumo Provincial Tour (Jungyo) a special series bringing sumo beyond the major tournaments in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka this one day event offers rare opportunities to watch live training, meet real sumo wrestlers, and enjoy premium ringside seats. Visitors can witness official matches, the ring-entering ceremony, and the bow-twirling finale, along with exclusive performances such as Shokkiri (comic sumo), Sumo Jinku (traditional songs), and Yagura Daiko (drum demonstration). Perfect for travelers and culture enthusiasts, this is a must-see sumo experience near Tokyo and a unique chance to connect with Japan’s traditional heritage.

​2025 Winter Sumo Official Provincial Tour 1 day experience (Jungyo) at Odawara​

In addition to the official Grand Sumo Tournaments held in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka during odd-numbered months, sumo also features the Provincial Tour (Jungyo), designed to bring the sport closer to fans across Japan and deepen appreciation for the national sport.

This December, a special 1 day event will be held in Odawara, just about 30 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Unlike the main tournaments, this tour offers rare opportunities: watch training sessions up close, join handshake events with real wrestlers, and enjoy premium seats right by the ring.

In addition to regular matches, ring-entering ceremonies, and the traditional bow-twirling finale, spectators can also experience unique performances rarely seen at official tournaments, including Shokkiri (comic sumo), Sumo Jinku (traditional sumo songs), and Yagura Daiko Uchiwake (drum demonstration).

This is a rare opportunity for sumo fans around the world!

【How to Redeem Tickets】

Please present your voucher at the reception desk of Odawara Arena on the day of the event. The reception desk will be available from 15 minutes before the start of the event.

*A separate ticket is required for each participant.

Itinerary

【Date】
19 December 2025

【Location】
Odawara Area
Please show your voucher at the ticket counter and exchange to physical ticket.

【Itinerary】
9:00　Gates Open / Morning Taiko / Training Sessions
　※ From 9:00 to 10:00 – Handshake Event (4 wrestlers, rotating every 15 minutes)
11:30 Matches (Lower Division), Hokkiri comic sumo performance, Sumo Jinku (traditional chants), Taiko drum demonstration, and other “Sumo Experience” events
13:30 Top Division Entrance Ceremonies, Yokozuna Ring-Entering Ceremony, and Commemorative Ceremony
14:00 Top Division Matches
15:00 Bow-Twirling Ceremony (Yumitori-shiki) & Closing

※Please note that the programs and sumo wrestlers are subject to change due to unavoidable reasons.























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    • Available Only on 19 December 2025

    • Grand Sumo Bento (optional) and Sumo Souvenir Set (optional) Contents may change without notice.

    • Seats are assigned and you cannot choose them in advance.

    • Please note that the programs and sumo wrestlers are subject to change due to unavoidable reasons.

    • Once purchased, tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded for personal reasons.

    • No outdoor shoes allowed. Please bring slippers or similar indoor footwear. (Only on the first floor)

    • Please show your voucher at the ticket counter and exchange to physical ticket.

    • Seating will be on floor cushions (no chairs provided).

    • No advance reservation required for handshake event. Early arrival at 8:30 AM is recommended. *Participation first comes, first served and not guaranteed due to limited numbers.

    • No food or beverage facilities are available inside the venue.

    • Please arrange your own transport to the venue. It is approximately a 20-minute taxi ride from Odawara Station. After the event ends, guests are free to leave individually.

    • Preschool children are not allowed to watch the game in the Tamari-S seats.

    • Bringing high chairs, platforms, etc. to the Tamari-S seats to watch the game is prohibited, as it will cause inconvenience to customers in the back row.

    • People associated with organized crime are strictly prohibited from entering.

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