Sumo Wrestlers Morning Practice Tour – Tokyo Sumida District
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Tokyo, Japan
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Watching a sumo wrestling match is a highlight of a trip to Japan but this experience goes beyond that by getting you up close to the wrestlers during their morning practice at their Tokyo stable. Learn all about sumo, including its history, rules and regulations, and, if you're lucky, pose for photos with the wrestlers after practice.
- Get a deeper insight into sumo culture than just watching a match
- Learn more about sumo's rules than you could on your own
- This morning tour leaves the rest of the day to explore Tokyo
- Your guide ensures you avoid the language barrier and cultural faux pas
What's Included
- Local Professional and knowledgeable guide
- Sumo stable entrance
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1-chōme-8-21 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan
[Meet up time]7:15AM Tokyo Metro Oshiage (Skytree Mae) Station, Toei-Asakusa Line Oshiage Station A1 Exit (ground floor). A1 Exit (ground floor, outside) *The tour starts at 7:30am.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.7:30 am
Itinerary
1
Oshiage
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Sumida
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Sumida
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tokyo Skytree (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- NO CHAIRS in the sumo stable. Please note, if sitting cross-legged on the ground for approximately 1.5-hours is not doable for you, we recommend you not booking this tour
- Please be at the meeting point at 7:10am. We will leave at 7:30 AM sharp, so please make sure to be there on time!
- In the case that you are late and will not make it to the meeting place on time, please send us a message. Then please go to the sumo stable by yourself. You will not be able to enter the stable without contacting us.
- No shoes on the raised wooden floor in the stable. Please take your shoes off as soon as you get into the stable.
- Please sit on the floor (cross-legged) and do not stretch your legs toward the ring. It is considered impolite to show the soles of feet to the wrestlers.
- No food, No chewing gum and candies, No smoke. You can bring and drink water.
- Please do not step down on the ring or the sandy ground. The ring is a sacred place for the wrestlers.
- Sunglasses and hats are not allowed in the stable
- Cellphones must be on silent. Photos are OK but only without the flash or shutter sounds
- You may take videos, but you cannot upload photos and videos on any social media platforms
- The practice/tour may be a bit shorter or longer than expected depending on the content of the practice
- For tournament season, the tour time would be different. So please check our direct message.
- Please watch the practice silently and respectfully
- Modest clothing only
- Do not stand up or move around during the practice.
- Minimum age is 6 years old(If your kids are noisy, move around, or cannot watch the practice quietly, you will be asked to leave the sumo stable during the tour.)
- Please follow the guide's instructions during the tour.
- Please try to use the restroom before joining the tour.
- It is about a 15 minute walk to the stable from the meeting point, so please bring a towel to wipe off your feet if you think your feet will get wet in the rain on the way there.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 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 57 reviews
Dan_B, Apr 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed enjoyed the experience of seeing Sumo wrestlers training and wrestling each other. The setting was great and well organised tour.
Joseph_C, Jan 2025
The main photo on your webpage showed two sumos exercising in full contact glory ! Sweating, emotionally charged and physically pushed to their limits! We did not have that. Our family traveled all the way to this country from Sydney Australia to experience sumos in action up close. I really wanted my kids to know what hard work really looks like. what we had were sumos doing push ups , stretching and everyday exercise. The most action we saw was one sumo pushing the other to the edge of the rope ring and other variations of. There was no full contact action . However, there was a bit of walking. The experience cost us close to $800 Australian for the four of us and there were more than a dozen customers that came along. Is a lot of money. It was for the lack of a better word “disappointing”. The sumos could have put in just a little more effort . My children weren’t able to appreciate the sumos artistry of full contact sports last time we came to Japan , as they were too young. We have missed the opportunity again and thats the biggest travesty, is that my kids will never experience the sumos awesome power , their grace in motion and their sheer professionalism at this point in their lives.
Jackie_B, Jan 2025
We did a few different tours while in Japan. This one was amazing, we were literally ringside for two hours watching these incredible athletes go through their paces. Next best thing to an actual tournament!
RUBEN_V, Oct 2024
Amazing experience. Seeing the wrestlers up close is incredible and I never imagined how hard they train and how flexible they are. Both the guide and the master were very open and approachable. Also the wrestlers. Totally recommended
Mario_P, Oct 2024
Guide was courteous and translated from Japanese to English perfectly. I would definitely recommend this morning practice.
jacquiroberts, Sep 2024
Watching training was fascinating and well worth the early start to the day! The Sumo wrestlers were dedicated to their training but also warm and friendly and allowed photos. Would have appreciated more background on the training/sport. Background delivered on the street and quite hurried so it was difficult to follow. A quieter and cooler environment would have helped.
juliettelockstone, Aug 2024
Really interesting trip. It was fascinating watching the sumo train and we got to see a little bit of wrestling as well. It was also really good to speak to the sumo stable owner afterwards and he was able to give us a good insight into the diet of the sumo wrestlers, where they live and how much they trained. My only criticism is that you watch the training on a floor cushion which is absolutely fine if you are young and agile but if you are slightly older and a bit stiff it was actually quite painful. There were stools at the back which I only saw later and if you are a bit older, I suggest you asked to sit in these before sitting on the floor, otherwise well worth booking.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!
We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed watching the sumo training and had the opportunity to speak with the sumo stable owner. It’s great that you gained valuable insights into the wrestlers' diet, lifestyle, and training. We appreciate your feedback regarding the seating, and we will certainly take this into consideration to make the experience more comfortable for all our guests.
Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you back when you visit Japan again!
Alex_L, Apr 2024
Very engaging experience being up close to a morning training session. We had quite a large group so while most people had a front row seat we had one row of people in front. The guide didn't provide too much information but we had a Q&A with the stable manager after the session and a photo with a couple of the sumo wrestlers.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your comment. We are glad that you enjoyed it. The stable master is a nice person and we continue doing Q&A and talking time.
We will improve the explanation about Sumo.
Thank you!
Patrizio_G, Jan 2024
Definitely an experience! And also our guide was very helpful and gave a lot of information . A true Japanese symbol
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you very much for your comment! Actually, we believe the Sumo wrestlers are the symbol of Japanese culture!! Hope you can visit the Sumo tournament next time!
Karen_W, Dec 2023
An eye-opener as the experience showed how much discipline is required to do sumo wrestling well. Despite their size, the wrestlers showed agility.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your comment! We are glad that you enjoyed the experience. We are always fascinated by the speed and power of wrestlers.
Next time, hope you visit the Sumo grand tournament!
Kenneth_G, Oct 2023
Our tour guide Yuriko was patient and knowledgeable. Being able to see the sumo training up close was amazing and I have new found respect for these athletes.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour with our guide, Yuriko. It’s fantastic that you enjoy seeing the sumo training up close. Thank you for your feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of guiding you again in the future!
Nicole_C, Sep 2023
This was excellent! Easy meeting point. LOVED the Sumo practice experience. It was exactly what I was hoping to see while in Tokyo. It's a very interesting sport from a cultural perspective. If you are hoping for hard core Sumo matches, this is not it. I think you see that in the tournament or perhaps specific practices. Remember, they are there truly practicing their craft and not there to entertain you! The guys were so extremely nice and getting to take a photo at the end was icing on the cake.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the sumo practice experience and found it exactly as you hoped. It’s true that the practice is on authentic training rather than entertainment, and we’re glad you appreciated this cultural insight.
Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future!
Catherine_B, Sep 2023
Would have preferred to have the actual location so I could have avoided the long walk. Also I would have liked to have had the picture with all the wrestlers. All in all a great experience!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the experience overall. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the meeting location. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to provide an even better experience on your next visit!
ARELY_V, Jan 2025
Conocer las instalaciones, sobre todo ver de cerca el proceso de entrenamiento y te van explicando el por qué de los ejercicios que realizan lo hacen muy interesante. Es una gran oportunidad para poder entender cómo es que llegan a ser grandes atletas y la disciplina que necesitan seguir.
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