Feel the tense atmosphere in the sumo stable the moment you step inside with your guide—something that clearly sets morning sumo practice apart from staged “sumo shows.” While shows feature humorous performances and you can even challenge the performers, the sumo practice viewing contrasts sharply with the shows because: 1) All the sumo stable wrestlers belong to the Japan Sumo Association, the only governing body of professional sumo in Japan, while sumo show wrestlers are performers. 2) While the performers try to make their show entertaining as best as they can, the professionals are just focused on climbing the ranks through hard practice. The sumo stable you are visiting has two top-di...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guiding in English by a local certified expert guide
Donations to the stable
Most probably, there is a photo shooting session with sumo wrestlers.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Tokyo Skytree Station
The meeting place is Hanami Zaka Square at Tokyo Skytree Station (TS02) of Tobu Skytree Line. See below for details.
Return
Naruto-beya Sumo Stable
The tour will end at the sumo stable.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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All participants are required to sit on a cushion on a flat floor; no chairs are available.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Here the guide will brief you on how to enjoy sumo and simple rules you need to abide by while watching the practice in the stable.
30 minutes
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Sumida
We will visit a sumo stable and watch the practice sitting inside the stable.
2 hours
Morning Sumo Practice Viewing in Tokyo
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Feel the tense atmosphere in the sumo stable the moment you step inside with your guide—something that clearly sets morning sumo practice apart from staged “sumo shows.” While shows feature humorous performances and you can even challenge the performers, the sumo practice viewing contrasts sharply with the shows because: 1) All the sumo stable wrestlers belong to the Japan Sumo Association, the only governing body of professional sumo in Japan, while sumo show wrestlers are performers. 2) While the performers try to make their show entertaining as best as they can, the professionals are just focused on climbing the ranks through hard practice. The sumo stable you are visiting has two top-di...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guiding in English by a local certified expert guide
Donations to the stable
Most probably, there is a photo shooting session with sumo wrestlers.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Tokyo Skytree Station
The meeting place is Hanami Zaka Square at Tokyo Skytree Station (TS02) of Tobu Skytree Line. See below for details.
