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Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary

Location Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
$179.89
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Experience the actual training of sumo wrestlers in a real sumo stable. A guide explains the history and traditions of sumo, with many tips for enjoying sumo matches

At last, you will have a sumo match with a rikishi! (Only if you want.) Women and children can also participate! Make chicken dumplings for chanko-nabe, a dish that builds the body of a sumo wrestler, and eat them together! Easy Access! 10 minutes from Yokohama Station, 20 minutes from Tokyo Station, and 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station!
Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 10 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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  • Original designed T-shirt
  • 4 Hours of a Local Guide
  • Sumo Wrestler's Lunch
  • Tour Photos
  • SUMO Experience
  • Additional food and drinks

Meeting point
Shin Kawasaki Station In front of Shin Kawasaki Station gate. (There is only one gate.)
Return details
Shin Kawasaki Station In front of Shin Kawasaki Station gate. (There is only one gate.)

We will meet at Shin Kawasaki Station. Your guide will share how Sumo wrestlers live in real life and the tradition and history of Sumo. Meet your local guide at the Shin-Kawasaki station and head to the real Sumo stable, which was officially used until 2022. First, your guide will explain the unique lifestyle and customs of the sumo world, followed by a room tour to see the dining room, bath, and practice area, where you can get a glimpse of the lives of sumo wrestlers. Afterwards, you will be seated right in front of the sumo ring to watch a morning sumo practice session.

Usually, Sumo morning practice begins around 7:00 a.m. and lasts for three to four hours, and a unique training session has continued since the Samurai era. Guests who wish to participate will have the opportunity to experience these movements with us and see firsthand how rigorous the training is.

After the match, we will eat chanko-nabe together, a dish that makes a sumo wrestler's body big. We make chicken dumplings, the main ingredient of the chanko-nabe, with the wrestlers, and everyone eats together around a table that was actually used in the sumo room.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • The minimum number of participants is 3 per tour group. Due to the sumo stable’s availability, tour groups with less than 3 participants will be cancelled.
  • Unexpected cancellations from sumo stables can happen a few days to a couple of days before the tour.
  • Large luggage such as suitcases are not permitted on this tour.
  • The minimum number of participants is 4 per tour group. Due to the sumo stable’s availability, tour groups with less than 3 participants will be cancelled.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary

    Location Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
    $179.89
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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