Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour in RyogokuWatch real sumo morning training with a local guide
★★★★★- Tokyo, Japan
- 2 hour tour
- Small group tour
- English speaking guide
- Instant Confirmation
What makes this tour unique
- Watch the Sumo wrestler's morning practice at a Sumo Stable.
- A Japanese guide will take you through to the "World of Sumo"!
- Learn More with a Special Sumo Info Document!
Tips and recommendations by our official guides
Many Japanese enjoy Sumo on TV or at the arena, but it's exceptionally rare to find someone who's witnessed Sumo wrestlers' morning training up close!
Our tour offers an extraordinary and exclusive opportunity to observe their training from an intimate vantage point. You'll witness this during the morning practice session.
And here's a bonus – if you're fortunate, Sumo wrestlers might even join you for photos after their training.
Even if you miss the opportunity to watch a Sumo tournament match, this experience of watching their training will give you an idea of how the Sumo competition is like and what a Sumo-wrestler's day is like. We will explain more to you about the very interesting world of Sumo.
We hope to see you all in this tour!!
Official guide
What's included
Watch the Sumo morning training at a Sumo stable in Tokyo
Dive into the captivating world of Sumo, a distinctly Japanese sport with a rich history spanning over a millennium. Today, Sumo wrestlers maintain their ancient traditions, residing in dedicated sumo stables, and engaging in rigorous daily practice sessions.
Our tour offers an exclusive opportunity to witness these time-honored morning training rituals up close, providing a unique glimpse into Japan's enduring Sumo culture.
Local guides will explain the history, roots, customs, and even the appeal of sumo
Sumo has a long history, and there are many fascinating aspects that cannot be understood only by watching sumo. Our local guide will explain the basic roots and history of sumo, as well as the meaning of training and the life of sumo wrestlers. Since private conversation is strictly prohibited during the practice tour, we will also provide supplementary materials for the tour.
After practice, learn about sumo’s culture and history from our guide.
After the sumo watching, our guide will share interesting culture and history of sumo at some historical spots.
If there is no availability or you are looking for different Sumo tours in Tokyo, check this page for more Sumo tours!
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Meeting Point
In front of Re.Ra.Ku, located right outside East Exit of JR Ryogoku Station
- Please note that there will be two Ryogoku station and the meeting point is the one of JR line, (NOT Toei-Oedo line).
- The guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip"
Itinerary
- Meet up at Ryogoku station
- Learn about Sumo from the guide
- Watching sumo practice in a Sumo stable
- Return to Ryogoku station
- This tour is available only to guests aged 12 and over. Guests under 12 years old are not permitted inside the sumo stable. If a guest under 12 is found, we may have to deny participation without a refund.
- The tour will start promptly, and guests are required to arrive on time. Please note that late arrivals will not be able to join the tour, and no refunds or rescheduling will be provided for missed tours.
- Please be aware that most sumo stables do not provide chairs, and guests are expected to sit directly on tatami (straw mat flooring). Some locations on the tour may not be accessible by wheelchair or stroller.
- Guests must strictly follow the rules of each sumo stable. If a guest behaves disruptively or disrespects the stable's regulations, the stable reserves the right to refuse entry or participation without a refund. Please note that only tatami areas are accessible inside the stable; all other areas are off-limits.
- If necessary, guests are allowed to leave the stable before the end of practice; however, please understand that re-entry will not be permitted once you have exited.
- Photography during the practice is subject to each sumo stable’s policy. Depending on the day, taking photos of the wrestlers or with the wrestlers may not be allowed.
- Depending on the number of participants, the group may be divided and assigned to different stables. Seating inside the stables is on a first-come, first-served basis; later arrivals may be seated farther from the front.
- Please understand that sumo stables may cancel or adjust their practice schedule at the last minute based on the wrestlers’ condition or tournament commitments. In case of cancellation by the stable, a full refund will be issued promptly.
- The length of the practice session may vary, which could cause the tour to end earlier or later than the estimated time.
- Please use the restroom before the tour begins, as restroom access may not be available during the practice.
- Reservation changes or requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated. In some cases, we may request a change to your tour time or date depending on the availability of the sumo stables.
- Please dress appropriately for the weather, as Japan’s climate can be extreme—summer temperatures can reach 40°C (110°F) and winter temperatures can drop to -5°C (20°F).
- There is no separate entrance fee for attending the sumo morning practice.
- For a full refund, cancel 72 hours in advance of the tour date.
- Free rescheduling up to 72 hours before the tour date (depending on availability).
