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Morning Sumo Training Observation Tour in Tokyo

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$94.91
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Overview

This unique opportunity invites you to witness authentic morning sumo training inside a genuine stable in Tokyo. Observing professional wrestlers as they engage in their intense practice routines offers a glimpse into the spirit, strength, and technique that define Japan’s national sport. Seated comfortably on provided pipe chairs or floor cushions, you can immerse yourself in this powerful tradition while learning about the rich customs surrounding sumo. With a professional English-speaking guide to enrich your understanding, this experience fosters a deeper appreciation for the discipline and culture of the world of sumo.
Morning Sumo Training Observation Tour in Tokyo
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Entrance fee

Meeting point
The meeting point is at ground level at Exit A2 of Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station. Please gather at the top of the escalator, in front of the Akafudado supermarket. Guide will be waiting there holding a sign.
Return details
The meeting point is at ground level at Exit A2 of Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station. Please gather at the top of the escalator, in front of the Akafudado supermarket. Guide will be waiting there holding a sign.

After meeting your guide at the station in the morning, you will walk to the sumo stable (approximately a 4-minute walk). During the walk, the guide will explain important rules, etiquette, and basic information about sumo.

Upon arrival at the stable, you will be seated on a provided pipe chair or floor cushion and observe authentic morning sumo training. Photography is allowed during the training; however, video recording is strictly prohibited. The wrestlers are engaged in serious and intense practice, so please remain quiet at all times and be respectful of the wrestlers and the training environment.

After the morning training concludes, there will be time for photo opportunities with the wrestlers, as well as a short Q&A session. The guide will assist with interpretation during this time.

At the end of the experience, the guide will walk with you back to the station, where the tour will conclude.



Schedule
• 8:15 AM – Meet at Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station
• 8:30 AM – Morning sumo training begins
• Around 10:15 AM – Morning training ends
• Until 10:30 AM – Photo session and Q&A with the wrestlers
• By 10:40 AM – Return to Kiyosumi-Shirakawa Station and tour ends

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please watch the practice silently and respectfully
  • The practice/tour may be a bit shorter or longer than expected depending on the content of the practice
  • Cellphones must be on silent mode
  • Photos are OK but only without the flash or shutter sounds
  • Videos are not allowed
  • Eating and drinking is not allowed
  • Please do not step down onto the ring or the sandy ground area. The ring is a sacred place for the wrestlers.
  • You cannot ask wrestlers to take a photograph with you while the practice is still going on.
  • Please do your best to NOT leave the sumo stable in the middle of the practice, and try to stay and watch the practice until the very end.
  • Please be very careful not to interfere with the sumo wrestlers concentration.
  • Minimum age is 12 years old (Kids 11 and under cannot enter the stable)
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Morning Sumo Training Observation Tour in Tokyo

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $94.91
    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
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