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- English
Private & Personalized
Enjoy a seamless experience with hotel pickup and a dedicated English-speaking guide who offers deep cultural insights.
Authentic Sumo Access
Observe the intense morning training of rising sumo stars in a real, working sumo stable—an experience rarely open to the public.
Local Charm & Warm Atmosphere
Feel the nostalgic vibe of a traditional Japanese neighborhood and the welcoming spirit of the wrestlers in an intimate, homey setting.
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 with us.
Please note that our pick-up service is available mainly for hotels located within a 10-minute walk of a station. If you are unsure whether your hotel meets this requirement, please feel free to contact us. For hotels outside this area, we can arrange an alternative pick-up location.
Guests who wish to use a taxi instead of public transportation will be required to pay an additional fee.
What to expect
In this activity, 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 performance 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 only available on the following dates:
2026 year
February 25- March 21
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.
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.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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