Watch Sumo Morning Practice at Stable in Tokyo

Duration1h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

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 of Sumo practice
Photos with sumo Wrestlers at the end

This product does not include any food or beverages.

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!

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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

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).

Additional information

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)
During sumo tournament season in Tokyo in January, May, September, (around 15th~25th), practice duration will be between 30 min to 40 min. Duration is not usual but price will be same.
Please note that date changes are not allowed within 3 days of the experience. In case of flight delays, illness, or any other reason, it will be treated as a cancellation.
Participants should be able to sit on the floor for an extended period

Cancellation policy

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

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