Tokyo Sumo Stable Morning Practice Tour near Tokyo Skytree

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Tokyo, Japan

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5+ bookings last month.

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sumo wrestling is a traditional part of Japanese culture, but beyond watching a tournament, it’s not easy for tourists to get insights into this sport. Get a close-up perspective with a small-group guided visit to a sumo stable as the wrestlers are participating in their morning training. Learn more about sumo from your guide and an informative brochure, and perhaps get the chance to take photos with the wrestlers after.

Get insights into Japanese culture that many people miss
Enjoy a closer view of the wrestlers than you could during a bout
Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
A must-do tour for sports enthusiasts of any kind

What's Included

Tour guide
Special Brochure

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Water section
1-chōme-1-1 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045, Japan
In front of a Memorial Statue of Soramachi Hiroba

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Sumida

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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 27 reviews

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Cool experience but uncomfortable with a sour ending

Vittorio_L, Sep 2026

On the one hand, it was pretty cool to see a sumo practice firsthand. On the other hand, the experience could have been improved a bit for the attendees. Naturally, you're watching what basically amounts to a workout, so a lot of it is rather slow- not exciting like a match. Still cool, but the chairs they have in this place are really awful, and after two hours of slow entertainment in an uncomfortable seat, I was dying to leave. And I was a little offended on the way out- this was the one and only place in Japan that asked me for a tip. Tipping is absolutely not practiced in Japan, so it completely felt like they were trying to take advantage of American sensibilities to squeeze a little more money out of attendees.

Highlight experience of our Japan trip

Johannes_S, May 2026

We had a fantastic tour guide Nori who explained us before the training the basics and was very pleasent and kind. The training was an absolute once in a lifetime experience, watching real professional Sumo wrestlers do their intense morning routine under the strict eyes of the stable coach and boss. We could take photos and talk to the wrestlers afterwards. Highly recommended Japanese experience.