Why You Should Visit
The Grand Sumo Spring Tour comes to Kobe for a one-day special event. Visitors can witness powerful matches by top-ranked wrestlers, including yokozuna, along with traditional sumo ceremonies.
[Schedule (approx.)] 09:00 Doors open / Open practice 12:00 Lower division bouts and traditional performances 13:30 Makuuchi ring-entering ceremony and matches 15:00 Bow-twirling ceremony / Event ends
* Schedule is subject to change.
[Access] Hankyu/Hanshin Kobe-Sannomiya Station: approx. 17–18 min walk JR Sannomiya Station: approx. 20 min walk Port Liner Port Terminal Station: approx. 13 min walk Shinki Bus stops nearby
Essentials
- location
- GLION ARENA KOBE
- period
- March 31, 2026 (Tue)
- Time
- 09:00-15:00
- cost
- Paid event (see official website for details)
- REGISTRATION
- Tickets available via major ticket services (first-come basis)
- NOTE
- Phone inquiries available 10:00–17:00 Sumo Tour Ticket Office: 0570-05-3366
About the Venue
TOTTEI PARK
GALLERY
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PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE
BEST SHOTS
- — Night view of Kobe Harbor from the 'Green Hill' is the best shot
ESSENTIALS
- Opening Hours
- Open all day (some areas vary depending on events)
- Best Time
- Evening to night (beautiful harbor night view and lights)
- Access
- Hankyu / Hanshin "Kobe-Sannomiya Station": 17–18 min walk
JR "Sannomiya Station": 20 min walk
Port Liner "Port Terminal Station": 13 min walk
