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- English
We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to a real sumo stable with your guide. There, you can watch the powerful morning practice up close from inside the training area — a rare and special experience.
A dedicated English-speaking sumo expert will accompany your group, explain the traditions clearly, and help you enjoy Japan’s ancient national sport to the fullest.
Watch professional sumo wrestlers in practice at a genuine sumo training session. Be attended by a certified tour guide-interpreter who will escort you from your hotel and explain to you the history, etiquette and culture of sumo. A once in a life time experience, it is akin to watching the behind-the-scenes of premiership soccer players.
◆ Watch a genuine sumo training session in an authentic sumo stable
◆ Be accompanied by a nationally-licensed tour guide
◆ Enjoy a stress-free trip complete with hotel pick-up and escort to the stables
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
*The meeting time with the guide depends on the location of the client's hotel. Please confirm the meeting time. *Please note that we can only do our pick-up service at hotels within a 10-minute walk of stations on the JR Yamanote Line. Please contact us if you are unsure if your hotel falls into this category. For hotels not within this area, we can arrange an alternative pick up destination. ※ Those who wish to use a taxi service instead of public transportation must pay an additional cost.
What to expect
In this tour, guests are given the once-in-a-life opportunity to watch professional sumo wrestlers train in a genuine sumo stable. As part of the tour experience you will be accompanied by a professional guide, who will detail for you the many aspects behind traditional sumo. You will also witness sumo training techniques and rituals, as well as a few practice matches.
Depending on the session/stable, the training session is expected to proceed as follows:
1. Basic Sumo Exercises: Exercises to strengthen legs, hips, and upper body, as well as muscle building regimes.
2. Practice Matches: Serious bouts performanced between two sumo wrestlers at a time. A must-see part of the training!
3. After the session: You may have the chance to take photos with the wrestlers (schedule depending).
*ATTENTON!
This program is not available on the following dates:
2025 year
May 10 - June 5
June 26 - August 6
September 13 - October 8
October 23 - December 3
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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