Watch Sumo Morning Practice at Stable in Tokyo

4.2
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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Meet your guide who will escort you into an exclusive and fascinating world with a visit to a sumo training center to observe a morning practice session. Gain insight from observing this ancient Japanese martial art and get to grips with its rules and regulations.

What's Included

Entrance fee
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transfer to/from sumo stable
This product does not include any food or beverages.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

A specific starting point will be provided via email approx. 1 week prior to your tour date as it depends on the availability of each sumo stable. Please send us a message if you do not hear from us. The starting point will be an accessible location in the Tokyo metropolitan area (23 wards).

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

You can say that sumo must be one of the world's most unique national sports. Sumo originated in Japan as early as the 1600s and Japan remains the only country where this heavyweight sport is practiced professionally. Fighters live in communal 'stables' where every aspect of their daily lives is dictated by strict tradition. These traditions, etiquette, and customs are not taken lightly. Many sumo stables are not open to foreign visitors, and for those that are, even spectators are expected to adhere to specific rules. Visit the stables and watch the wrestlers practice the art of sumo. Make sure not to eat, talk loudly, or take photos with bright flashes or loud noises so you don't distract the wrestlers!

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 13 years
  • Activity requires sitting for long periods of time on the floor
  • Conditions depend on sumo stable's schedule and can only be confirmed about one week before. Tournaments are held in other months and thus, the stable is closed. Exact dates vary each year
  • Ending time of practice varies every day
  • Duration will be between 60 to 90 minutes (Please note that this may be shorter when we have tournament in Tokyo)
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Historical Tours
Sports Lessons
Small Group
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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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