Grand Sumo Spring Tour – Kobe Tournament 2026

Dates & time: March 31, 2026 (Tue) 09:00-15:00
Price & booking: Paid event (see official website for details) Tickets available via major ticket services (first-come basis)
Venue & access: GLION ARENA KOBE Hankyu / Hanshin "Kobe-Sannomiya Station": 17–18 min walk

JR "Sannomiya Station": 20 min walk
Port Liner "Port Terminal Station": 13 min walk

There are 4 car parks within a 12-minute walk of GLION ARENA KOBE, and 2 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

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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

NOTE

Phone inquiries available 10:00–17:00

Sumo Tour Ticket Office: 0570-05-3366

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FAQ

Can I re-enter the venue?

Yes. Keep your ticket stub — you can re-enter as long as you have it with you.

Do I need to bring slippers?

If you have 1F (arena floor) seats, slippers are required — shoes are not permitted on the arena floor. Slippers are available for purchase at the venue. 2F seat holders do not need slippers but cannot access the 1F floor area.

Is the venue cashless?

Yes. All shops inside GLION ARENA KOBE are cashless. Credit cards and IC cards are accepted. Cash is not accepted inside the venue.

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