Authentic Sumo Practice Watch with a Specialist Reporter
Description
Embark on a journey with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide, with insights into sumo’s rich history and rituals. Witness authentic live sumo morning practice — not a staged show — capture commemorative photos, and be guided by a sumo specialist who is also a national newspaper journalist. Get the chance to ask your questions. This exclusive tour, granted special permission from a sumo stable, unveils the authentic world of sumo and its wrestlers — a realm unfamiliar even to many locals. Hosted by a sports tour specialist, this experience promises to be a Tokyo highlight. Immerse yourself in a rare opportunity to explore Japan’s cultural heritage. Enjoy a glimpse into the world of sumo, a privilege seldom accessible even to the Japanese people. You will observe authentic morning practice at a sumo stable (location may vary by date). After watching sumo practice, you can visit a lush Japanese garden on the way to Ryogoku Kokugikan (Sumo Arena).
Tour Options
Itinerary
- Observe the morning training of sumo wrestlers at a sumo stable (1 to 2 hours) - Take individual commemorative photos with the wrestlers - Move to the Ryogoku Kokugikan (Sumo Stadium) to see the real sumo ring and other facilities - Q&A and sumo lecture by an expert journalist
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(3)
Great guided experience especially after the practice explaining sumo, otherwise could be quite confusing
Unfortunately I was unable to find my tour guide after I realized the instruction were to meet them IN THE nearby train station. I took an UBER to get there. So I paid an entry fee to get inside the station only to find no one. There was no procedure to get inside contact with us and I have since then tired to contact the tour guide to reconcile while we are still here but nothing. VERY DISAPPOINTING for a once and a lifetime trip and paid for nothing.
This was a really fun experience. Watching the Sumo wrestlers train was a really unique experience. It was enhanced by the tour afterward, and the explanation by our tour guide Shinya (who was previously a reporter for sumo). Although it was a bit on the expensive side, it was worthwhile.
