Experience the intensity of morning sumo practice in Tokyo. Learn the history, witness powerful matches, and enjoy a chanko-nabe lunch with wrestlers.
Experience the intensity of morning sumo practice in Tokyo. Learn the history, witness powerful matches, and enjoy a chanko-nabe lunch with wrestlers.
- Tokyo Skytree - Tokyo Sky Tree is the world’s tallest self-standing broadcasting tower. You will be overwhelmed by this massive and gigantic structure inspired by the image of a Japanese sword. 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.
- Sumida - We will visit a sumo stable and watch the practice sitting inside the stable.
- Tokyo Skytree - Tokyo Sky Tree is the world’s tallest self-standing broadcasting tower. You will be overwhelmed by this massive and gigantic structure inspired by the image of a Japanese sword. 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.
- Sumida - We will visit a sumo stable and watch the practice sitting inside the stable.

- Guiding in English by a local certified expert guide
- Donations to the stable
- Most probably, there is a photo shooting session with sumo wrestlers.
- 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
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Experience the charged atmosphere in the sumo stable as soon as you enter with your guide—this is what distinctly separates morning sumo practice from the staged “sumo shows.” While shows include comedic acts and allow audience interaction, the sumo practice viewing is markedly different because:
- All wrestlers in the sumo stable are members of the…
Experience the charged atmosphere in the sumo stable as soon as you enter with your guide—this is what distinctly separates morning sumo practice from the staged “sumo shows.” While shows include comedic acts and allow audience interaction, the sumo practice viewing is markedly different because:
- All wrestlers in the sumo stable are members of the Japan Sumo Association, the sole governing body of professional sumo in Japan, whereas sumo show wrestlers are entertainers.
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Performers aim to make their shows as entertaining as possible, whereas the professionals are dedicated to advancing their ranks through rigorous practice.
The sumo stable you are visiting boasts two top-division wrestlers. Observe the challenging efforts of lower-ranked wrestlers as they strive to secure their positions against these two. Although the practice atmosphere is intense and serious, outside the ring, the wrestlers are approachable, and you can take memorable photos with them.
- All participants are required to sit on a cushion on a flat floor; no chairs are available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.