Stoelstoel Gegarandeerd SUMO Praktijk +Foto +Cultuur Optie

Excellent and riveting experience. Sitting on a chair in front is the only way to go if you have bad joints. The interactions between the wrestlers and their teacher is a joy to watch.

Good intro and information on history and Max was an excellent guide Small intimate experience that we enjoyed

On our 2nd full day in Japan, we joined a morning tour to watch a sumo wrestling practice - and it ended up being one of the most memorable experiences of our trip, all thanks to our amazing guide, Max. Max, who was educated in the U.S., spoke perfect English and immediately understood our needs and expectations. He was already at the meeting point when we arrived, greeted us warmly, and gave us a fascinating overview of sumo wrestling, including its deep ties to Shinto tradition. Thanks to his explanations, we were fascinated by the wrestlers - not just their size and strength, but how incredibly flexible they are, how intensely they train for 2-3 hours every morning, and how they work to balance their bodies, and adapt to their opponents' movements, all under the careful guidance of their master. It was an eye-opening experience that gave us a much deeper appreciation for sumo as both a sport and a tradition. After the tour, we mentioned wanting to explore on our own - grabbling sushi near the Tsukiji Fish Market and visiting Senso-ji Temple. Max went and above. He flagged down a taxi, told the driver exactly where to take us, and gave us clear, helpful directions to Senso-ji. He also told us to look for three dragons at the temple and shared something that really surprised - and moved us: Senso -ji is known as the Golden Dragon Temple. This was incredibly meaningful because our son was born in the year of Dragon, and I often call him my "Golden Dragon." That little detail made the experience feel personal and unforgettable. The sushi restaurant Max recommended was out of this world. Despite a long line when we arrived, we only waited about 20 minutes. As big sushi fans from the U.S., we all agreed it was the best sushi we've ever had - reasonably priced and absolutely delicious. Each piece melted in our mouths. Max also recommended a Michelin-starred Wagyu teppanyaki restaurant near our hotel - and once again, he was spot on. The food was phenomenal and surprisingly affordable for such a refined, high-end experience. On top of all this, we mentioned that we wanted to see Mt. Fuji the next day, since the weather was supposed to be sunny. Max suggested a specific tour, and it turned out to be an excellent recommendation. Max wasn't just a tour guide - he was like a trusted friend, cultural ambassador, and personal travel concierge all in one. He went above and beyond to make our time in Tokyo unforgettable. Max, you were awesome! We truly couldn't have done the sumo tour, Mt. Fuji, Senso-ji Temple, or enjoyed the amazing sushi and teppanyaki meals without your help. Thank you for everything!

The guide Masao san was knowledgeable and the tour was great because we were given the very front seats. Other groups came but they had back seats so the sheer pressure from the sumo wrestlers was incredible. Highly recommended and definitely worth the price and time!

Masao and Max are both entertaining and amazing. I had a blast exploring Tokyo and experiencing the Sumo. I can't recommend this enough.

Awesome!! We were front row to see a legit sumo practice. It was amazing to see these athletes up close and personal, and to have such intimate access to their practice. Our guide, Max was very engaging and taught us the basics of sumo as well as some history. An unforgettable experience, and totally unique. Thank you!

This is tour gives you the chance to sit in a chair and observe an actual training and practice session at an actual Sumo wrestling stable. We really enjoyed seeing first hand how the wrestlers trained and how they were coached. Mostly you learn through watching but we felt it was an authentic experience that gave new insights into the tradition and practices of Sumo Wrestling.

Great execution of the training of sumo wrestlers. It's perfect. The tour guide explained everything to us well. All-round realistic insight into the life and training of the traditional sport SUMO in Japan.

To be able to experience the behind the doors life of the sumo wrestlers world was truly amazing. We didn’t know what to expect and were left in awe of their skill and commitment to their sport. Our guide was a lovely gentlemen who was clearly passionate about the sport and the culture behind it. Thank you!

It was a fantastic experience with our kids, we had to brief them before about the rules (forbidden to talk, move, drink or eat, no videos) and everything was ok even for our 7 years old son. Everybody loved it, we were honored and impressed by the strength, the discipline and the art of the wrestlers. The tour operator is the best one, part of the association managing the stable, so that they manage to be queueing first to get the front seats (we chose cushions at the first row, but there were also chairs from the third row). We met at 8 AM, the location was really easy to find, and then walked to the stable in around 10 or 15 minutes. We queued there as it opens for tourists at 8:30. We saw the sumos practicing exercises and then some fights. At the end, we had the opportunity to take a picture with them and even ask questions translated by our guide. It ended at around 10:30, but it may depend on the day. Many thanks to VAS tours and to the wrestlers ! So great !