Exclusive Sumo Morning Practice in Tokyo with Photo Opportunity

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Tokyo, Japan

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Get exclusive access to an activity that most Japanese people, let alone tourists, have never witnessed: a sumo wrestling training session. Learn more about the ancient sports and its cultural significance as you watch the wrestlers warm up and spar with each other during their morning practice. Get the chance to photograph the wrestlers and to pose for pictures with them.

A must-do activity for sports and culture enthusiasts
This short morning tour can easily fit into busy schedules
Receive personalized attention during a small-group activity
Meet your guide at a convenient central location

What's Included

Entrance fee of Sumo practice, Tour photos, A local guide fee
Photos with sumo Wrestlers at the end
Magical Trip Sumo Guidebook – A concise, easy-to-read intro to sumo rules and history.
A Certified guide by MagicalTrip

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Taxi Stand
Japan, 131-0045 Tokyo, Sumida City, Oshiage, 1-chōme−1, 駅ロータリー内
In front of Oshiage Bus/Taxi Terminal on the ground. Please note that the meeting place is on the ground. From the meeting spot, you can see the sign of Uniqro, LIFE, and Sizzler. The guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip"

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Oshiage (Pass By)

Tokyo Skytree (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

Most travelers can participate
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
The sumo stable is often visited by various tour companies, so seating will be FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Late visitors may be seated 2-3 rows from the front. We appreciate your understanding.
Caution: All areas in the sumo stable are off-limits, except for the tatami (straw flooring) areas.
Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
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

5.0

based on 72 reviews

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The real thing

Sylvie_D, Apr 2026

It was a privilege to witness a real training session at their home base. It was not a scripted or stage demonstration it was just a pure training exercise. I recommend it for anyone. It’s worth to wake up early!

A definite must see in Tokyo!

Annie_F, Apr 2026

This was definitely a highlight of our Tokyo trip. It was an absolute honour to see how these amazing men train to upkeep such a sacred tradition to the japanese culture. Our cheery guide was delightful and full of interesting information.

Response from Host, Apr 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re honored to hear this was a highlight of your Tokyo trip and that you enjoyed learning about this special tradition. We’re also glad you had a great time with your guide! We hope to welcome you again in the future.

Great sumo tour

Eric_L, Dec 2025

Great experience! Sumo athletes were amazing. Everyone had a great time. Wish we could see a sumo tournament but this was the next best thing.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for sharing your feedback, we’re delighted to hear everyone had such a fun and memorable time. We’re glad the experience gave you a great taste of the world of sumo.

Amazing experience!

Philippe_J, Dec 2025

Well worth it .Great and knowledgeable guide. A real highlight. Highly recommended , a highlight of the trip.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for your great review! We’re glad to hear the tour was well worth it and a real highlight of your trip. Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour!

Not to be missed

TOBE_N, Apr 2024

The attacks were very impressive ! The explanations of our guide were very clear and useful. To be close to these sumo guys, who are so young in fact, has been quite an experience.

Sumo Stable Practice

Elizabeth_M, Apr 2024

We enjoyed this. Good guide. One hour is more than sufficient, however. The practices get a bit repetitive but overall a good experience.

Sumo!

Brenton_G, Apr 2024

Hana was an amazing guide. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable of Sumo practices. Meeting place was confusing at first but we found it and everything made sense lol. Sumo Wrestlers were very nice and let us take pictures. Recommend highly

Amazing experience to view sumo wrestler’s practice!

PuiCheeJenny_T, Sep 2023

I had a great time watching the sumo wrestler’s morning practice. My tour guide - Kentake is really professional. He proactively shared lots of information about the Sumo history and wrestlers. I have gained so much knowledge from him. Kentake speaks in fluent English so there is no issue communicating with him :) Highly recommend Kentake😀👍

unique and amazing experience

Ruly_R, Sep 2023

Amazing experience, see up close the Sumo Wrestler's practice. Yuki explained all the background thoroughly to make sure you understand the context and philosophy. Very intense practice, we can see the focus and seriousness of the wrestlers, so not just to put up a show. Recommended to join the tour.

Guide was very...

John_P, Aug 2023

Guide was very knowledgeable and experience was very cool to see sumo wrestlers even when there is no tournament scheduled.

Respectful Fights in Tokyo

Frederic_S, May 2023

Great experience. It was so impressive. The sumos were very concentrated, and it was incredible to see their engagement and how hard it is. aT the end we had the privilege to have a picture with the whole stable and the sensei. The guide provided a lot of information about the sumo history, and culture. Very useful and interesting. I fully recommend this activity.