TJ OZ 0 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I am wanting to organise tickets to the Sumo tournament in January 2006 in Tokyo and just wondering if there is an online ordering site or weather I am likely to get tickets on the day - 19th Jan. Any help would be appreciated. Link to post Share on other sites
tsondaboy 0 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 here you go: http://www.sumo.or.jp/ticket/index.html Link to post Share on other sites
TJ OZ 0 Posted November 4, 2005 Author Share Posted November 4, 2005 Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 And just for those who might miss the eigo link http://www.sumo.or.jp/eng/ticket/index.html Link to post Share on other sites
giggsy 0 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Fun to go and watch is it? There used to be a sumo programme on here, don't think it's on anymore. Link to post Share on other sites
akibun 0 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 I went earlier this year to one it was interesting but I don't need it again. I think it will be interesting experience for you. Link to post Share on other sites
TJ OZ 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 It's getting close now so I thought I would book some tickets. On closer inspection of the site it seems I can only ring and order tickets in Japanese. How likely am I to get tickets on the day if I turn up early? Anybody with an alternative idea? Link to post Share on other sites
Goemon 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I believe it is possible to order online in English (but you will pay more than the usual ticket price): Sunrise Tours It is also possible to get tickets the day of the tournament, but you will likely be sitting very far away from the action. If you do that option, bring binoculars/telephoto lens. You can check the wrestlers up close once and awhile by standing near the entrance way, but you can't stand there forever. Link to post Share on other sites
woywoy 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Have you been Goemon? How was it? I have been getting into Sumo of late and am interested in checking it out live one day. I love when the underdog wins and they throw their "Zabuton" (cushions) onto the "dojo". Looks great! Link to post Share on other sites
misorano 1 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 NPM: It's a good day's entertainment. I went to the Kyushu Tourney Last Nov. Was there the day Kotoshu beat Asashoryu. We started off at the back but moved down to the boxes as the place was half empty. Watched the last half of the top division from about 10 rows back. I think the Tokyo tourneys have a better turn out. Link to post Share on other sites
Goemon 0 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 NPM: I've been only once (with some other forum members). We called directly for the tickets and did not have the best box seats, but had a good time. I'm going again Jan 21st or 22nd with supposedly better seats. I'll try to post some pics later this month. Link to post Share on other sites
yamayamayama 2 Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Cool, I'm not really into it but I'd like to experience it live once. What do you have to do to get your mits on dojo-side tickets? Link to post Share on other sites
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