Why You Should Visit
A rare chance to see Japan's top sumo wrestlers up close as the Grand Sumo winter tour comes to Nishinomiya. Unlike the official tournaments, the day mixes open morning practice, a hair-tying demonstration, the comedic 'shokkiri' bout, sumo folk songs, handshake sessions and photo opportunities — all bringing the rikishi within arm's reach. You still get the real spectacle too, from the ring-entering ceremonies to the closing bow-twirling ritual. Great for first-time spectators.
Essentials
- location
- Life partner Arena (Hyogo Prefectural Gymnasium)
- period
- December 8, 2026 (Tue)
- Time
- Doors open 9:00 / Ends approx. 14:30
- cost
- 【Seat tickets (tax incl.)】
Tamari S: ¥18,000 (commemorative cushion)
Tamari A: ¥17,000 (commemorative cushion)
Pair Masu (box for 2): ¥32,000 (tour cushion)
Stand Chair S: ¥15,000
Arena Chair S: ¥15,000
Arena Wheelchair: ¥32,000 (incl. 1 companion)
2F Chair A: ¥8,500
2F Chair B: ¥7,000 - Links
- access
- From Koshien Station (Hanshin Line), take the Hanshin Bus bound for Naruohama (bay 7), about 15 min, and get off at 'Kenritsu Sogo Taiikukan-mae'. By car, about 1 min from the Naruohama exit on Hanshin Expressway Route 5 Bayshore Line.
- REGISTRATION
- [Advance sale] Jul 4–5, 10:00–17:00 at the LaLaport Koshien 2F Butterfly Court counter (tel. 0570-06-5566).
[General sale] From Jul 11, 10:00:
・Ticket Pia (P-code 866-770 / at Seven-Eleven stores)
・Lawson Ticket (L-code 58128 / at Lawson & Ministop stores)
・e+ (eplus) (at FamilyMart stores)
・Life partner Arena counter (9:00–20:00, cash only)
Inquiries: Grand Sumo Tour Ticket Office, 0570-05-3366 (10:00–17:00). - NOTE
- 【Schedule】
09:00 Doors open / open practice
11:30 Lower-division bouts / hair-tying demo, shokkiri, sumo folk songs, drum performance
13:00 Makuuchi & Yokozuna ring-entering ceremonies / Makuuchi bouts
14:30 Bow-twirling ceremony / close
【Souvenir set tickets】*Advance purchase only — not sold on the day
・Yokozuna set (with bento): ¥6,000
・Ozeki set (with bento): ¥4,000
・Sujo set (with bento): ¥4,000
・Bento ticket (with pamphlet): ¥2,500
【Parking】271 spaces, 24-hour access (first 30 min free)
Within 24 hrs: ¥600 standard car / ¥850 microbus / ¥1,800 large bus (free with a disability certificate)
【Please note】
・No outdoor shoes on the 1st floor — bring your own slippers
・On the 1st floor every visitor including infants needs a seat ticket (preschoolers not admitted to Tamari S seats)
・Only on the 2nd floor: free lap viewing for children under 4
・On-site goods sales are cash only
*Details are subject to change without notice.
出典: 大相撲西宮場所実行委員会
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