Sumo Morning Practice: Tokyo's Authentic Experience

Experience the intense and serious atmosphere of Sumo wrestling by watching the morning practice up close. Plus, enjoy a special treat of Chanko Nabe made by real sumo wrestlers!

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tokyo Prefecture - *Please note: The location and time of the morning sumo practice may vary depending on the tour date. After making a reservation, we will provide you with specific details regarding the meeting point and time.
    After meeting up with your guide, you will listen to the explanation about sumo and then, head to the stable.
  • Tokyo
What's Included
  • Real-time guide explanation via earbuds
  • Photo opportunity with a sumo wrestler
  • Entrance to sumo stable and close-up practice viewing
  • Local, professional, and knowledgeable guide
Additional Information

Join our exclusive Tokyo Morning Practice Tour for an authentic sumo experience. This is not a performance, but a unique opportunity to observe the genuine commitment of sumo wrestlers at one of Tokyo’s most prestigious stables, often under the guidance of a former Yokozuna. Witness their intense morning training up close, feeling the powerful…

Location
1-chōme-2-7 Chitose
Please meetup at @ infront of the stable.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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J8715zcchristopherr
Sep 3, 2025
Most interesting and entertaining hour you can experience. - This was the most exciting and captivating exhibition I’ve ever seen! The tour guide’s explanation of the art, athleticism, history, and personal biographies of the wrestlers kept us rapt. The raw and proximal nature of the experience is unparalleled. Every impact and ensuing grapple is like watching an entire Olympic event. My god…
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Will
Aug 26, 2025
Great insight into the world of Sumo - What a great morning being right there in a Sumo stable. We learned a lot from the informative commentary and got some great photos too. A truly unique Japanese experience!
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Yoshi607
Aug 23, 2025
Discover Japan Tour - I joined a morning sumo practice tour and was truly impressed by the power and intensity of the sumo wrestlers' traning. The guid Kaz, gave clear and detailed explanation that were very helpful. With thd guide's commentary, I was able to gain a much deeper understand of sumo. I highly recommend this tour.
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Bronxboi1
Aug 19, 2025
I felt like a kid watching giants wrestling- so so cool - Amazing listening to the bodies slam against each other! As a boy i always loved the Japanese culture and honor systems- this was a box ticked for me. Arigato
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Michaelbd9631an
Aug 11, 2025
Amazing! - This was an amazing experience, to see the sumo practice close up was an amazing opportunity and I would definitely do it again.
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Pioneer35293562954
Aug 10, 2025
Wonderful Experience! - Wonderful experience! I enjoyed the dynamic and powerful sumo morning practice sitting on a chair in the wide stable. I cloud see it closely and clearly. The live guiding through audio device was very interesting and I learned a lot about Sumo. It became my unforgettable memory with the photo with Sumo wrestlers!
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Excursion48937459609
Aug 4, 2025
Definitely need to visit! - We had a great time watching sumo practice. The guide over headphones was really informative and interesting. We feel really privileged to have had such an up close experience. Thank you to the wrestlers and those who helped organise it.
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John_f
Apr 18, 2025
This is a very good... - This is a very good experience for anyone visiting Tokyo who has an interest in Sumo wrestling. The practice session lasted about an hour and the wrestlers were glad to pose with us for photos afterwards. Be aware that you will have to remove your shoes to enter the practice areas and to sit on a floor mat while watching the wrestlers.
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Mbambu_m
Apr 12, 2025
Wonderful sumo experience - This was an amazing tour. Very knowledgeable guide and made the whole process really enjoyable. We got lucky and saw some of the best wrestlers in makuuchi as well as a former yokozuna (hakuho / miyagino oyakata no less). Everyone was really wonderful. Worth it and highly recommend.
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Lisa
May 4, 2025
A recommended experience.Just make sure you can sit on the floor for a long time - The meet up point was tricky to find. Luckily another group was more knowledgeable of the district and led us to the right point..At the end of the session, we were rushed out the door, with little time to unkink from sitting on the floor for an hour..and we were returned to our start point. A debrief of what we saw with answers to questions would have been good
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From $122
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).