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Departure Dates:
January 13 to 27
May 11 to 25
Departure Point:
Tour departs from the
Hamamatsucho Bus
Terminal, or selected
hotels in Tokyo.
January 13 to 27
May 11 to 25
Departure Point:
Tour departs from the
Hamamatsucho Bus
Terminal, or selected
hotels in Tokyo.
Sunrise Sumo Wrestling
Tour - Tokyo Tournament
Transfer from your hotel to
Kokugikan (Sumo
Amphitheater) by Train.
Where you will enjoy a
traditional Sumo Wrestling
match.
Tour Highlights include:
Tour - Tokyo Tournament
Transfer from your hotel to
Kokugikan (Sumo
Amphitheater) by Train.
Where you will enjoy a
traditional Sumo Wrestling
match.
Tour Highlights include:
- Sumo Museum -
Sumo-related objects
from the Edo period to
the present are
displayed in the Sumo
Museum. - Dohyo-iri and Sumo
matches - Enjoy a
Dohyo-iri (entering the
ring) ceremony and
exciting Sumo matches
(B-class reserved seat
on the second floor). - English guidance by
rental radio is available.
TOKYO TOURNAMENT
| From USD $92.80 |
Inclusions: Hotel pick up
(from selected Tokyo hotels
only), B- Class reserve
seat on the second floor &
English speaking guide.
This tour must be booked at
least 5 days in advance of
your travel date
(from selected Tokyo hotels
only), B- Class reserve
seat on the second floor &
English speaking guide.
This tour must be booked at
least 5 days in advance of
your travel date
Tokyo Inn
Tokyo Inn has single, double and twin rooms available for
families, backpackers and more.
We also offer you a reasonable price and the facilities of a
bath, toilet, TV and air conditioning in each room. You can
get any drinks and cigarettes by vending machine.
We are conveniently located for sightseeing to attractions
such as Asakusa, Ginza and Imperial Place and with easy
access to heart of Tokyo International Exhibition Hall,
Marunouchi and Otemachi.
We hope that all guests will enjoy their stay!
Tokyo Inn has single, double and twin rooms available for
families, backpackers and more.
We also offer you a reasonable price and the facilities of a
bath, toilet, TV and air conditioning in each room. You can
get any drinks and cigarettes by vending machine.
We are conveniently located for sightseeing to attractions
such as Asakusa, Ginza and Imperial Place and with easy
access to heart of Tokyo International Exhibition Hall,
Marunouchi and Otemachi.
We hope that all guests will enjoy their stay!
| Private from EUR 30.63 BOOK HERE |
Tokyo City Guide
Maybe it's wandering
through the flashing
forest of neon in
Shibuya and Shinjuku.
Or maybe it's sushi for
breakfast at Tsukiji
Fish Market. Wherever
you find your Tokyo
moment, one thing's
for sure: this smart and
streetwise guidebook
has the city covered
Maybe it's wandering
through the flashing
forest of neon in
Shibuya and Shinjuku.
Or maybe it's sushi for
breakfast at Tsukiji
Fish Market. Wherever
you find your Tokyo
moment, one thing's
for sure: this smart and
streetwise guidebook
has the city covered
Tokyo Encounter
Guide
Tokyo - home to more
than six million vending
machines and a blizzard
of retail options from
designer fashion to dog
toupees. Start the day
with a fresh sushi
breakfast and end it with
the evening weather
report for news on the
sakura zensen (cherry
blossom front). The
Tokyo Encounter guide
gives you twice the city
in half the time.
Guide
Tokyo - home to more
than six million vending
machines and a blizzard
of retail options from
designer fashion to dog
toupees. Start the day
with a fresh sushi
breakfast and end it with
the evening weather
report for news on the
sakura zensen (cherry
blossom front). The
Tokyo Encounter guide
gives you twice the city
in half the time.
| EUR € 21.95 Buy Online |
| EUR € 10.95 Buy Online |
Visit Tokyo and Enjoy the Sumo Wrestling
By: Edward Kirwan
High on the list of many visitors 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.
The traditions during these 15 day sumo tournaments are strictly
observed. The wrestlers with their distinctive oicho hair knot and
wearing the thick, colourful silk mawashi (belly band) are truly
professional in all that the do. They live in stables where their every
need is catered for including the large quantities of food they consume.
In order to retain and gain the bulk they require, they retire to sleep
directly after eating.
The Grand Champion, the yokozuna, is at the pinnacle of his
profession, the banzuke. Once a wrestler reaches the rank of
yokozuna, the title cannot be taken away from him although he is
expected to retire once his powers start wane.
When visiting and enjoying the Tournaments it is a good to have some
idea of the etiquette and the vocabulary; it adds to the enjoyment.
Banzuke: The official listing of rank in ozumo.
Danpatsu-shiki: A rikishi's retirement ceremony where his top knot is
removed.
Dohyo: The sumo ring.
Dohyo-ir: The formal ring entering ceremony.
Gino-sho: The Technique Prize.
Gyoji: The referees.
Jonidan: The second division from the bottom on the banzuke.
Jonokuchi: The lowest division on the banzuke.
Juryo: The second highest division on the banzuke
Kanto-sho: The Fighting Spirit Prize.
Kesho-mawashi: The ceremonial apron worn by rikishi in the top two
divisions during their dohyo-iri or ring entering ceremony.
Komusubi: The fourth highest position on the banzuke.
Maegashira: Indicates a rikishi in the top, Makunouchi division..
Mage: The top knot worn by rikishi.
Makushita: The fourth division from the bottom on the banzuke
Makunouchi: The top division on the banzuke or offical listing of rank.
Mawashi: The loincloth like garment worn by rikishi when they train or
compete.
O-icho: The more formal hair style worn by rikishi in the top two
divisions.
Ozeki: The second highest rank in ozumo.
Rikishi: Literally, "a gentleman of strength". A competitor registered
with The Nihon Sumo Kyokai.
Sandanme: The third division from the bottom on the banzuke.
Sekiwake: The third highest position on the banzuke or official listing
of rank.
Shikiri: The toeing-the-mark ritual that precedes the start of every
bout in sumo.
Shukun-sho: The Outstanding Performance Award. .
Tachimochi: The yokozuna's sword bearer during his dohyo-iri or ring
entering ceremony.
Tate-gyoji: The highest ranked gyoji or referees in ozumo. .
Toshiyori: A term used to refer to the retired rikishi who remain in
ozumo often as trainers of rikishi.
Tsuyuharai: Serves as the "usher" of the yokozuna during his dohyo-iri
Yokozuna: The highest position on the banzuke.
Yumitori-shiki: The bow twirling ceremony performed at the end of
every tournament day.
The Grand Tournaments of Tokyo are held in the east of the city at
Ryogoku. The grandest of the grand, the one to win, the best of the
best is the New Year Tournament. Visit in January, May or September
but whatever you do, if you have not booked your tickets in advance,
arrive early if you want a ticket to this 15 day spectacular Early is 7am.
With plenty of sushi and green tea for nourishment you are bound to
enjoy the excitement of the competitors, the crowd and the cultural
events surrounding Sumo Wrestling.
By: Edward Kirwan
High on the list of many visitors 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.
The traditions during these 15 day sumo tournaments are strictly
observed. The wrestlers with their distinctive oicho hair knot and
wearing the thick, colourful silk mawashi (belly band) are truly
professional in all that the do. They live in stables where their every
need is catered for including the large quantities of food they consume.
In order to retain and gain the bulk they require, they retire to sleep
directly after eating.
The Grand Champion, the yokozuna, is at the pinnacle of his
profession, the banzuke. Once a wrestler reaches the rank of
yokozuna, the title cannot be taken away from him although he is
expected to retire once his powers start wane.
When visiting and enjoying the Tournaments it is a good to have some
idea of the etiquette and the vocabulary; it adds to the enjoyment.
Banzuke: The official listing of rank in ozumo.
Danpatsu-shiki: A rikishi's retirement ceremony where his top knot is
removed.
Dohyo: The sumo ring.
Dohyo-ir: The formal ring entering ceremony.
Gino-sho: The Technique Prize.
Gyoji: The referees.
Jonidan: The second division from the bottom on the banzuke.
Jonokuchi: The lowest division on the banzuke.
Juryo: The second highest division on the banzuke
Kanto-sho: The Fighting Spirit Prize.
Kesho-mawashi: The ceremonial apron worn by rikishi in the top two
divisions during their dohyo-iri or ring entering ceremony.
Komusubi: The fourth highest position on the banzuke.
Maegashira: Indicates a rikishi in the top, Makunouchi division..
Mage: The top knot worn by rikishi.
Makushita: The fourth division from the bottom on the banzuke
Makunouchi: The top division on the banzuke or offical listing of rank.
Mawashi: The loincloth like garment worn by rikishi when they train or
compete.
O-icho: The more formal hair style worn by rikishi in the top two
divisions.
Ozeki: The second highest rank in ozumo.
Rikishi: Literally, "a gentleman of strength". A competitor registered
with The Nihon Sumo Kyokai.
Sandanme: The third division from the bottom on the banzuke.
Sekiwake: The third highest position on the banzuke or official listing
of rank.
Shikiri: The toeing-the-mark ritual that precedes the start of every
bout in sumo.
Shukun-sho: The Outstanding Performance Award. .
Tachimochi: The yokozuna's sword bearer during his dohyo-iri or ring
entering ceremony.
Tate-gyoji: The highest ranked gyoji or referees in ozumo. .
Toshiyori: A term used to refer to the retired rikishi who remain in
ozumo often as trainers of rikishi.
Tsuyuharai: Serves as the "usher" of the yokozuna during his dohyo-iri
Yokozuna: The highest position on the banzuke.
Yumitori-shiki: The bow twirling ceremony performed at the end of
every tournament day.
The Grand Tournaments of Tokyo are held in the east of the city at
Ryogoku. The grandest of the grand, the one to win, the best of the
best is the New Year Tournament. Visit in January, May or September
but whatever you do, if you have not booked your tickets in advance,
arrive early if you want a ticket to this 15 day spectacular Early is 7am.
With plenty of sushi and green tea for nourishment you are bound to
enjoy the excitement of the competitors, the crowd and the cultural
events surrounding Sumo Wrestling.
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TOKYO TOURNAMENT
Hotel Pick Up List and Times
You will need to be in the hotel
lobby 10 minutes prior to the
departure times
Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka:
12.55pm
ANA InterContinental Tokyo:
1.05pm
Daiichi Hotel Tokyo:
1.10pm
Hilton Tokyo:
12.15pm
Imperial (Main Building):
1.10pm
Keio Plaza Tokyo:
12.30pm
New Otani (Main Building):
12.50pm
Grand Prince Hotel New
Takanawa:
1.15pm
Okura (Main Building):
1.05pm
Palace:
12.55pm
Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo
Ginza Hotel:
12.50pm
Royal Park (next to TCAT):
12.20pm
Shiba Park:
1.20pm
Tokyo Prince:
1.20pm
Westin Tokyo:
12.40pm
You will need to be in the hotel
lobby 10 minutes prior to the
departure times
Grand Prince Hotel Akasaka:
12.55pm
ANA InterContinental Tokyo:
1.05pm
Daiichi Hotel Tokyo:
1.10pm
Hilton Tokyo:
12.15pm
Imperial (Main Building):
1.10pm
Keio Plaza Tokyo:
12.30pm
New Otani (Main Building):
12.50pm
Grand Prince Hotel New
Takanawa:
1.15pm
Okura (Main Building):
1.05pm
Palace:
12.55pm
Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo
Ginza Hotel:
12.50pm
Royal Park (next to TCAT):
12.20pm
Shiba Park:
1.20pm
Tokyo Prince:
1.20pm
Westin Tokyo:
12.40pm
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