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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Observe an authentic sumo morning training session in Nagoya during the July Grand Tournament.
Learn about: Wrestlers' intense mindset during the tournament season Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights never heard on TV Traditional techniques and sacred rules of the dohyo Daily training routines of active professional wrestlers
After training, you will have the opportunity to: Meet the wrestlers ring-side Take commemorative photos with them Ask questions during an exclusive Q&A session
Guided and live-commented by Tenkaiho, a former top-tier (Makuuchi) wrestler.
[Exclusive Sumo Goods for All] All plans include premium merchandise to take your memories home: Sumo T-shirt Sumo Tenugui (trad...
Highlights
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live explanations during the training (techniques, culture, and training methods)
Observation of a real morning sumo training session
Commentary by former top-division wrestler Tenkaiho and an English-speaking guide
Basic sumo technique experience
Photo opportunities
Interaction time with active sumo wrestlers
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
The meeting place will be a sumo stable.
The meeting place varies depending on the plan. Please check in advance.
On the day of the event, please come directly to the location.
Return
Nagoya Authentic Sumo Morning Practice
About
Observe an authentic sumo morning training session in Nagoya during the July Grand Tournament.
Learn about: Wrestlers' intense mindset during the tournament season Exclusive behind-the-scenes insights never heard on TV Traditional techniques and sacred rules of the dohyo Daily training routines of active professional wrestlers
After training, you will have the opportunity to: Meet the wrestlers ring-side Take commemorative photos with them Ask questions during an exclusive Q&A session
Guided and live-commented by Tenkaiho, a former top-tier (Makuuchi) wrestler.
[Exclusive Sumo Goods for All] All plans include premium merchandise to take your memories home: Sumo T-shirt Sumo Tenugui (trad...
Highlights
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 10 minutes
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Live explanations during the training (techniques, culture, and training methods)
Observation of a real morning sumo training session
Commentary by former top-division wrestler Tenkaiho and an English-speaking guide
Basic sumo technique experience
Photo opportunities
Interaction time with active sumo wrestlers
Public transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
The meeting place will be a sumo stable.
The meeting place varies depending on the plan. Please check in advance.
On the day of the event, please come directly to the location.
Return
Itinerary
Limited to 25 guests per day — Special 5-Day Event for the July Grand Tournament
During the July tournament, the doors to this sacred sanctuary—usually strictly closed—will swing open for you.
Normally, sumo stables during a tournament are high-tension zones where outsiders are forbidden. This is not a tourist show, but a serious training space where professional wrestlers push their limits daily. For 5 days only, witness their raw power, discipline, and clash of souls from the best seats — an experience that cannot be felt through television.
Your expert guide is Tenkaiho (Minami), a former top-tier (Makuuchi) wrestler. Competing at the highest levels for years, he offers a rare look int...
