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Sumo
Had a great experience. It was only my husband and I and we have the best experience. They place a real sumo belt on us and gave us clothes. It was a great experience, loved it
Tokyo Authentic Sumo Experience – Master the Art of Sumo
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $97 / person
- Location
- Ginza
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 25 reviews
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- 株式会社Japanticket
- Meeting point
- Location1-3-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan, Ginza INZ 1 B1For easy navigation, please search for "TokyoSumoFestival" on Google Maps.
Description
Experience authentic sumo training led by former makuuchi and professional wrestlers. Out of around 700 active sumo wrestlers, only 40 reach the elite makuuchi rank—train directly with them here. Unlike traditional sumo, this experience is open to men, women, and children. Learn real techniques, explore sumo culture, and enjoy a rare photoshoot wearing a mawashi. A truly unforgettable experience you can only have here. You can take home a commemorative shikishi board with the handprint and autograph of a former sumo wrestler as a souvenir of your experience.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5:00 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $97
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 11.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Signed handprint shikishi souvenir
Bottomless chanko-nabe
Former Makuuchi wrestler as your guide
60-min hands-on workshop
Photos & videos welcome
Training wear provided
Kesho-mawashi photo session
Not included
Transportation costs to the venue
Cashless Only: We are a cashless property. All on-site payments must be made by credit card.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
25 reviews
How it compares in Ginza
- No. 14 by number of reviews among 106 tours in Ginza
- Starting price $97 is close to the typical $89 for tours of similar length in Ginza
Excurgo comparison of 106 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Tokyo Authentic Sumo Experience – Master the Art of Sumo take?
Tokyo Authentic Sumo Experience – Master the Art of Sumo lasts about 1 hour.
How much does Tokyo Authentic Sumo Experience – Master the Art of Sumo cost?
Prices start at $97 per person for this Ginza experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Tokyo Authentic Sumo Experience – Master the Art of Sumo run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Can I cancel Tokyo Authentic Sumo Experience – Master the Art of Sumo for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Location: 1-3-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan, Ginza INZ 1 B1. For easy navigation, please search for "TokyoSumoFestival" on Google Maps. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Tokyo Authentic Sumo Experience – Master the Art of Sumo worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 25 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by 株式会社Japanticket.
Reviews(25)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Absolutely the best!
Absolutely the most fun I've had in Tokyo so far. An exciting, energizing, and admittedly a little exhausting firsthand experience with one of Japan's cultural institutions.
1
Very great experience with fights and training
Very great experience with live training and fights! 100%
L
Amazing
We had an amazing frendly experience with Hikari and Hakuyou, Jun. They were amazing. We are glad we did this.
O
Private class
This experience was very enjoyable learning about the skills of sumo wrestling. We would recommend to anyone who is looking to do this
F
Very nice experience!
Absolutely very fun experience! The training was hard but super interesting, the fighters are former professionals, super skilled and nice! I infinitely recommend this activity to anyone who wants to have fun but also to see real professionals!
A
Family sumo
Absolutely fantastic, loved it. Vwry physical and fun. Would highly recommend.
D
Sumo Wrestling
Was amazing experience well worth the visit
D
The tutor is very kind.
Very fun, and the instructor is very kind. Highly recommend others to experience, very detailed.
N
Fun
Was amazing had so much fun great with friends
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