Experience the World of Sumo: Immersive Sumo Stable Tour and Dining Experience near Tokyo
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49 Ratings
Taito City
Immerse yourself in the world of sumo with our immersive tour near Tokyo. Experience a sumo stable tour, dine with wrestlers, try sumo wrestling, and create unforgettable memories.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Asahi Yama Stable - Intimate sumo practice experience: Prime position for witnessing rigorous training
Interactive engagement: Experience sumo wrestling personally by competing with the athletes
Unforgettable imagery: Take pictures with the sumo wrestlers (post-training)
Tasty mealtime: Savor the ‘chanko-nabe’ hotpot alongside the sumo fighters, with a vegetarian option available (advance notice required)
Ergonomic seating arrangement: Chairs specifically arranged for your comfort
Educational guide fluent in English: Discover the traditions and history of sumo wrestling
What's Included
- Comfortable seating for viewing the practice session
- Permission to take photos after the session
- Lunch included
- Opportunity to experience sumo wrestling
What's Not Included
- Round trip by JR train total cost of ¥1060 (about $7)
Additional Information
Embark on a unique journey with our Sumo world experience: Participate in a Sumo stable visit in the vicinity of Tokyo, have a meal with the sumo warriors, and discover so much more! Accompanied by our proficient English-speaking guide, this exclusive venture offers an in-depth knowledge of sumo sport with lucid explanations. Experience the fervor of a training session near Tokyo from our specially arranged seating section. Avail of the rare opportunity to enjoy a meal with the wrestlers and savor their traditional dish, ‘chanko-nabe’. Share the thrill as you get a chance to grapple in a sumo wrestling match alongside the sportsmen. Create lifelong memories, clicking pictures with the sportsmen that will be treasured forever. Dive deep into the realm of sumo wrestling with this matchless tour that delivers exceptional authenticity and understanding.
- ※ This itinerary may undergo minor changes due to weather, transportation, or scheduling reasons.
Location
Ueno Station
JR Ueno station Central Gate (JR information)
Japan, 〒110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno 7-chōme-1
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(49 Ratings)
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Li_t
May 14, 2024
Worth it! - This was truly the best experience. I wasn’t even interested in Sumo and now have an entire new appreciation. With this group, we sat in regular chairs which made the experience a lot more enjoyable than sitting on the ground. The food was delicious and we had an opportunity to interact with the wrestlers and take pictures. Excellent experience!
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Adam_m
May 14, 2024
Great insight to the world of sumo - There are a few tours that allow you to visit sumo stables but I picked this one based on its reviews and the fact that you get to eat a chanko nabe lunch cooked by the wrestlers. I'm glad I did.
The guides were very knowledgeable about sumo and super helpful; Ryoko even asked for the chanko recipe on my behalf and sent me one after the tour was done.
The stable is called Asahiyama-beya i believe and houses a wrestler from Israel whose quite well known in the sumo world for his dedication to move across the world to become a pro sumo wrestler. Lucky for us, he also spoke several European languages so we were able to have a good Q&A after the training while eating our chanko.
And yes you can take a few picks with the wrestlers and try and push one but the last part is not so easy.
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Michael_s
May 8, 2024
Amazing - Amazing experience we loved it all
Exceed all expectations and would definitely recommend.
The hosts where very knowledgeable
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Douglas_k
May 2, 2024
Well organised trip and great morning out - Excellent communication from Tomer and ryoka where we were meeting . We had issues with our metro journey and it was great to text Tomer and update him on our location . All was well finally . Super experience and Sumo wrestlers were very friendly for photos after
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Claire_m
Apr 30, 2024
Nice experience in the real sumo world - Very good organization. Very nice guide who took the time to explain us the Sumo world before arriving to the sumo stable. Once there we could watch the sumo training practice, it was not made up, it was a regular practice session. Very impressive to see. The sumo were very nice and passionate about their discipline, we had good exchanges after their practice. I recommend this tour.
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Li_t
Apr 30, 2024
A Must Do! - This was truly an amazing experience! There are many sumo experiences to choose from, and this one is the best because you’re able to sit in a seat instead of the ground. You get to taste the food the wrestlers eat and there also an opportunity to wear a kimono for pictures. The pick up and drop off location are very convenient and the guides are helpful in directing you elsewhere afterwards if you didn’t want to return to the same point. A highlight in our trip!
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Amber_m
Apr 29, 2024
An Unforgettable Experience - This was such a great experience to have on my last day in Japan. Ryoko was a great, supportive and informative guide. We truly appreciated meeting the master of the training faculty and his students. We were welcomed to witness the practice personally and it was amazing to see the techniques up close and hear the history. We would definitely recommend booking this experience.
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Kathleen_f
Apr 27, 2024
Unique way to Sumo in action - What an amazing experience and unique way to see sumo in action! I had seen a real sumo match in Tokyo, but this was something completely different. To be so close to the wrestlers and hear everything made this feel so different. Going to a local neighborhood to see where they train and live was also fun. My husband and son (8 years old) both loved getting their pictures with some of the wrestlers, who were all great. The guides on the tour were wonderful and very knowledgeable. They were both able to provide insight into the sport of sumo and what was going on during the practice. All around, a fantastic experience!
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Anthony_s
Apr 26, 2024
Unique Experience - If you were only to do one thing in Tokyo, this tour is a must. Learned so much about Sumo from the history through to how Sumo tournaments work. Being able to watch sumo wrestlers train was something else. Our guides Ryoko and Tomer were very knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely a must do tour.
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Alison_b
Apr 26, 2024
Five stars for sure! - Fabulous experience for the whole family. Amazing to see the sumo training and to be part of their day. The stable master was very welcoming and the sumo wrestlers were very friendly and made the day perfect. The guides were very knowledgeable and took extra care to make sure we knew what was happening and where to go. Very well planned and executed day! 5 stars for sure.
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