Sumo Training Watching Experience in Tokyo

Tokyo, Japan

2 hours 20 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you’ve ever been curious about Japan’s national sport of sumo wrestling, then this is the experience for you. Enjoy the rare opportunity to watch a live sumo wrestling training session in Tokyo, with a detailed pamphlet to help you understand the rules and traditions. See the wrestlers up close in a training environment rather than a match-day setting, then have the chance to take photos with the wrestlers.

See a different side of sumo by watching wrestlers during training
Meet your guide at the station for easy navigation to the training venue
Take home a small souvenir to remember the sumo wrestling
A small-group format means a more personalized experience

What's Included

Entrance fee
Small gift
A detailed sumo pamphlet published by the Japan Sumo Association

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Ryogoku Sta.
1-chōme-4-29 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan
We are supposed to meet at Metro Oedo line, Ryogok station (station No.”E12”) . As soon as you exit the ticket gate, look to the left and you will see a ticket machine. In front of it is a black monument. The guide will be waiting around there.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate

This is the Japanese style, where you sit directly on cushions on the floor instead of on chairs. Please be careful if you have bad knees or back, Pregnant women.
Even children over the age of 6 who cannot sit still are not allowed to participate.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 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

4.6

based on 8 reviews

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Take note that the...

Stephanie_O, Feb 2025

Take note that the meeting place is not the JR station and the stable is not near the Kokugikan. It is a 10-15 minute walk to the stable from the meeting station. The end time of the experience (10am for us) did not include time for photos or to walk back to the meeting point, so factor an extra 20-25 minutes for that. Watching the training was interesting. There is no speaking during the training, so if you have a question you write/type is out and Alisa will write a response on her phone. You are sitting on zabuton on the floor, and there is no tiers so you may not be able to see from sitting. The two people over 65 with me were able to ask for stools, but there are no chairs with backs. The sumo themselves were very nice. Happy to take photos and pose with you. I enjoyed the experience.

Response from Host, Feb 2025

Thank you for your review. I hope you enjoyed the tour of Japan's national sport. It's a 7-minute walk from the meeting point. Also, you will be sitting directly on the floor during this tour. Thank you for your time! NicoTour Japan / Alisa