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
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- 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.
- TICKETS / 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.
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 3 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Life partner Arena (Hyogo Prefectural Gymnasium). The map shows each with its walking time.
Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.
出典: 大相撲西宮場所実行委員会
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