Tokyo: Authentic sumo, not a show with English Guide

4.5 (32 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
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Duration1h 30m - 2h
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LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

You can observe active sumo wrestlers engaging in serious training sessions up close. As this area is typically off-limits to the general public, it offers a truly rare and valuable experience.
At a prestigious Tokyo-based sumo stable—home to numerous legendary wrestlers—you can experience firsthand the history and traditions of Japan that have been preserved since the Edo period.
After watching the powerful training session, you will have the opportunity to take commemorative photos with the wrestlers, creating a memory that will last a lifetime.
The tour concludes in the morning, making it ideal to spend the afternoon sightseeing in the nearby Asakusa area. It is a wonderful way to immerse yourself in Japanese tradition and history, ensuring a fulfilling day of sightseeing in Tokyo.

What's included

  • Fee to observe sumo practice
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • English-speaking guide fee

What to expect

  1. Ryogoku Kokugikan
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Sumo is a popular Japanese martial art and martial art with a long tradition since ancient times.
    On this tour, you can watch sumo wrestlers practice seriously and take commemorative photos with them.
    During a match, you will be able to watch from a distance, but you can get a valuable experience of being able to see the powerful wrestlers up close, which is unique to training.
    A guide will take you from the meeting place to the sumo room

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

07:45 “Ryogoku Station”, subway “Oedo line"
The staff is waiting for you at the A-3 Exit of the elevators.

You will then head to the Takasago-beya stable (10-minute walk) with the guide.

End point

The tour will conclude at the tour location (the guide will provide directions to your next destination).

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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