 A
joint practice attended by all the top ranked rikishi is held for The Yokozuna
Deliberation Council, one of the Nihon Sumo Kyokai's two main advisory bodies,
before the start of each Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. Traditionally, these
training sessions were closed to everyone but the council members, Kyokai
officials, selected guests and the press but the Kyokai has decided to open up
some of these practices on a regular basis to the general public. (by Nihon Sumo Kyokai) When: Saturday April 27, 2013
Venue open: Around 7am (scheduled) * Depending on the current day's situation, venue may open earlier. Practice time: Around 7am-10:30am (scheduled) Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan Address: 1-3-28, Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo Access: 2-minute walk from West Exit, Ryogoku Station (JR Sobu Line) 5-minute walk from Ryogoku Station (Oedo Line)
Tel: 03-3623-5111 (Nihon Sumo Kyokai) Admission: Free Parking: No
Others: All seating is on a first come, first served basis.
No smoking, no alcoholic beverages during the practice session. ICT Recommend: You would better arrive at the venue before 7am if you want to get the box seats (4 guests). After watching the practice session, you will enjoy the Ryogoku Nigiwai Festival 2013 afternoon! Nihon
Sumo Kyokai Official Grand Sumo Website
 2013 May Grand Tournament (Tickets now on sale!) When: May
12 (Sun) – 26 (Sun), 2013 Venue: Ryogoku Kokugikan 2013 May Tournament Ticket Information Arena Guide
1st Floor http://www.sumo.or.jp/kokugikan/img/1f.pdf (JP) 2nd Floor http://www.sumo.or.jp/kokugikan/img/2f.pdf
(JP) (C) 2013 Nihon Sumo Kyokai all rights reserved
|
What to do in Tokyo > Events >
