Morning Sumo Practice Viewing in Tokyo
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Tokyo, Japan
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn all about the traditional Japanese sport of sumo wrestling by attending this morning training session. See the wrestlers warming up and engaging in practice bouts, and discover the ancient Shinto roots of the game. After, you’ll probably get the chance to take photos with the wrestlers. Refuel with a tasty lunch of chanko nabe, too, a traditional wrestlers’ food.
- Get access to a wrestler’s stable, which is difficult to do alone
- A fun activity for anyone interested in sport and Japanese culture
- Your ticket price includes donations to the stable
- Receive personalized attention on a private tour
What's Included
- Donations to the stable
- Most probably, there is a photo shooting session with sumo wrestlers.
- Guiding in English by a local certified expert guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tokyo Skytree Station1-chōme-1-4 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan
The meeting place is Hanami Zaka Square at Tokyo Skytree Station (TS02) of Tobu Skytree Line. See below for details.
End point
- Naruto-beya Sumo Stable1-chōme-22-16 Mukōjima, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0033, Japan
The tour will end at the sumo stable.
Operating hours.7:30 am
Itinerary
1
Tokyo Skytree
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Sumida
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- All participants are required to sit on a cushion on a flat floor; no chairs are available.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 65 reviews
Emily_L, Apr 2026
This was a great family activity. Our tour guide, Taka, explained a lot about the sport. We would recommend.
Tsvetomira_G, Jan 2026
This was one of best things that we have experienced in Tokyo. Starting with the sunrise to get on time, then meeting our guide - JOJI. He has done everything to ensure a pleasant time and a well preparation with a short lecture - to have some extra knowledge before going to the real sumo training.
Since we are from 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, our hope was to see and meet Kotooshu - a legend in both Bulgaria and Japan. And this happened! Joji helped us with the initial communication and the whole experience is something to remember whole life long!
心から感謝します 🤍💚❤️
Christopher_M, Feb 2025
This was a great way to see the sumo wrestlers. You are very close up and get to see them practice and compete with each other for 2-3 hours. Our tour guide, Dawn, was great and extremely knowledgeable of the sport of sumo wrestling.
Cindy_B, Dec 2024
Outstanding experience. Be prepared to sit on the floor for about 2 hours. No toilets. But it’s up close and personal with the wrestlers.
Brittany_L, Dec 2024
We had a great time learning about the background of sumo. Jeff was a very informative and knowledgeable guide. Seeing the morning sumo practice up close and personal was a memorable experience. Highly recommend the experience.
Melissa_M, Dec 2024
We woke early on our last day to visit the Naruto sumo stable and observe morning practice. Our son had the best view and was sitting right next to the stable master. It was great to learn about the long history of sumo and how many rituals are still practiced today. I was amazed at how flexible and strong they are - at the end they stretched and were all practically doing the splits. We were lucky to see a Juryo / division 2 sumo wrestler practicing and he moved with such strength, grace and control of his body. Definitely a highlight of the trip to experience this centuries old sport. Hoping to catch a tournament next time we come, but the practice was a glimpse into how much dedication the sport takes. Our tour guide Kay was amazing and very knowledgeable about sumo and shared information before we went into the stable, answered all of our questions and also gave us details on etiquette to follow once we were inside which was very helpful. This was the most authentic thing we did while in Tokyo. Thank you so much!
Jeanne_C, Oct 2024
The guide made sure we arrived early for access and focused on the historical elements, providing hand-outs, profiles of the sumos in training, and did everything possible to make sure we were comfortable. Her focus resulted in entering with a solid knowledge base that was followed-up after the training to reinforce certain concepts. The training exercise the sumos go through is intense!
Andrew_K, Dec 2023
This is a must experience in Tokyo!! Simply amazing!! The tour guides were incredible and this was unlike anything else we have done.
Christiane_C, Oct 2023
Aki was an excellent guide. She told us beforehand about all the rules and moves of sumo and gave us written information as well. This allowed us to really follow what was going on. I found it a difficult experience to see these young guys pushing their body to the limit...so de dicated! The final cooling off period, with meditation and song was really moving. It is a long practice but we did not mind the time spent there.
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