Sumo Wrestler

Curious about the Japanese national sport "sumo?" Don't miss your chance to meet and interact with real sumo wrestlers! Learn about the behind-the-scene stories and daily lives of sumo wrestlers. For customers who book a meal option, enjoy a satisfying meal of "Tonkatsu" (Japanese-style Pork Cutlet) for Lunch, and Sukiyaki for dinner, and "Chanko Nabe" (Sumohouse-style hotpot soup), all made by the wrestlers. Take the rare opportunity and try wrestling with retired sumo wrestlers. For vegetarians, the restaurant will offer vegetarian dishes at the restaurant’s discretion. The restaurant will offer substitute ingredients for those who can not eat pork at the restaurant’s discretion. **For customers who book with a meal, please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation. We will not be able to respond to requests received less than 5 days before the event date. Duration: 2 hours for meal plan, 1 hour for sumo demo only.

Gain an understanding of the mysterious rituals and strict rules of sumo wrestling at this sumo experience in Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo. Have a chance to experience sumo wrestling Show for yourself and savor chicken hot pot and other Japanese dishes prepared by former sumo wrestlers. Watch live demonstrations by former sumo wrestlers and listen to bilingual commentary by professional moderator to learn about this iconic Japanese sport. If you want to experience sumo firsthand, the highlight of the event will be the opportunity to enter the ring yourself. Feel what it’s like to be in the ring as you have a go at being a rikishi, or sumo wrestler. *If there are many applicants, one representative in a group or a lottery may be held. As well as experiencing sumo, receive a photo with a sumo wrestler, and take home an original sumo goods set as souvenirs.

Experience Overview 1. Witness a Rare Sumo Practice Start your day by observing a traditional sumo morning practice, a rare cultural experience even for Japanese locals. You’ll get an up-close view of the powerful training and have the chance to take photos with the wrestlers—an opportunity that’s difficult to arrange without insider access. 2. Enjoy a Japanese Breakfast-Brunch After the sumo practice, enjoy a high-quality yet affordable Japanese breakfast. Learn about Japanese dining etiquette and the cultural meanings behind phrases, making this meal both delicious and educational. ※Please note that the brunch is not included in the tour price. You can expect to pay around 1,000 yen per person. Who Is This Experience For? ・Those who want an up-close look at Japan’s national sport, sumo. ・Travelers interested in Japanese food and dining etiquette.

Watch the Sumo morning training at a Sumo table 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. 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. Since private conversation is strictly prohibited during the practice tour, we will also provide supplementary materials for the tour. We'll then take a leisurely stroll through Ryogoku, the revered heartland of Sumo, uncovering its rich tapestry of sumo-related landmarks. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Learn More with a Special Sumo Info Document!

The Sumo Tournament Experience in Tokyo with Japan Awaits is an experience at the famous Grand Sumo Tournament that occurs only three times a year in Tokyo (January, May, and September). The experience allows guests to learn about sumo traditions and culture with an English-speaking tour guide (expert in sumo wrestling) while watching one of the most exciting sports in Japan. This is a join-in group experience with about 15 – 20 guests (minimum of 15 people is required to operate this tour; if we do not have enough bookings, the tour will be canceled and the guest will receive a full refund). During the Sumo Tournament Off-Season: Join in Small Group to visit a sumo stable with an expert guide to observe morning practice up-close. With audio headsets, learn about training rituals and techniques. After the session, get unforgettable access – converse and share tea with the wrestlers themselves and enjoy comfortable seating with ample legroom and savor a delicious chanko lunch

If you want to watch the REAL Sumo wrestlers up close, this is one of the closest you can get! Let’s watch the wrestler’s morning practice right next to the ring and feel the intense and serious atmosphere. The sound of wrestlers colliding to each other, their breath and the scent of the fragrance they wear are something that you can never feel by watching any videos. You will meet with your knowledgeable tour guide at the station and walk to the stable(10mins walk). Your guide will explain you about Sumo, its history, rules and regulations before entering the stable and then watch it together. You will see the unique traditional sports which is at the same time religious rituals, originally started to entertain the Shinto deities. If you are lucky, you will get to take photos with the wrestlers after the practice outside of the stable!

Please check the confirmation message that we send after reservation – meeting point photos and instructions are indicated there!! Embark on an extraordinary journey with our Experience the world of Sumo: Join a Sumo stable tour near Tokyo, dine with warriors, and more! Led by our English-speaking guide, this exclusive tour offers a deeper understanding of sumo with insightful explanations. Witness the intensity of a practice session near Tokyo as you sit comfortably on a chair, in our specially-designed seating area. Take part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine with the wrestlers and indulge in their authentic cuisine, 'chanko-nabe'. Feel the excitement as you try your hand at sumo wrestling alongside the athletes themselves. Capture precious memories as you snap photos with the wrestlers, creating unforgettable moments. Immerse yourself in the world of sumo like never before, with this extraordinary tour that is unparalleled in its depth and authenticity.

This rare tour takes customers to a sumo stable where sumo wrestlers live and train every day. Get an up-close look at the morning practice, where sumo wrestlers fiercely collide with each other. The tour will visit a sumo stable where active Makuuchi Division wrestlers belong. The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter who will provide basic information about sumo and introduce the wrestlers of Tatsunami-beya, the sumo stable that the tour will be visiting. Whispering and talking are strictly prohibited while watching the practice, but an audio guide service is available. After watching, customers can look forward to taking photos with the wrestlers and even seeing some personal belongings. Includes JTB Sunrise Tours original merchandise exclusive to this tour! Customers will be able to take home a souvenir from the tour.

[Sumo Show] 18:00~ Experience the thrill of sumo, a traditional Japanese sport with a 1,500-year history, at THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA! This entertainment venue, dedicated to the ancient Japanese sport, offers a unique opportunity to witness intense demonstration matches between former sumo wrestlers. Enjoy a delicious food box (room temperature bento) and a drink while you watch the action unfold on the elevated ring. [Sumo Workshop Experience] 13:30~ In this program you can attend a KEIKO (training) experience. (70min, unreserved seats. Instead of a Bento you receive a Chanko Hot Pot. *one serving per person) 【Notice Regarding Performance Times】 ・Please enter at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance. 【Important notice】 ・Limited time campaign is underway! You can find us on Google Maps as: THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA

Meet your guide who will escort you into an exclusive and fascinating world with a visit to a sumo training center to observe a morning practice session. Gain insight from observing this ancient Japanese martial art and get to grips with its rules and regulations.

Watch professional sumo wrestlers in practice at a genuine sumo training session. Be attended by a certified tour guide-interpreter who will escort you from your hotel and explain to you the history, etiquette and culture of sumo. A once in a life time experience, it is akin to watching the behind-the-scenes of premiership soccer players. ◆ Watch a genuine sumo training session in an authentic sumo stable ◆ Be accompanied by a nationally-licensed tour guide ◆ Enjoy a stress-free trip complete with hotel pick-up and escort to the stables

The three most popular Japan culture experiences are sushi making, tea ceremony and sumo watching. Here, you will see REAL SUMO WRESTLERS do their morning practice sessions to go up the hierarchy and achieve their dreams to be up there. Note that this is not a sumo entertainment show but the real thing: authentic. Unlike other practice sessions out there, you will NOT be sitting on the floor on a cushion but GIVEN A SEAT so that it is easier on the knee. You will be given an information session by an experienced local guide so that you are more versed on sumo and its context. Not just a take me to a sumo stable and bye-bye arrangement. Of course, you can bypass the information session should you have time restraints. The tour session would end around 1000-1030. Should you want to participate in the OPTIONAL Ginza/Nohonbashi tour, let us know in advance. This 4 hour tour is 15000JPY per person but can be given for an additional 5000JPY for those who participated in this tour.

Most Japanese people watch Sumo either on TV or at the Sumo Stadium. It is very difficult to find a Japanese who have watched the Sumo-wrestler's morning training!! So, this tour will welcome you to a very special and unique experience to watch their training from a very close distance!! I'm sure you will be overwhelmed and surprised to see the intensity of their morning practice. If you are luckly, Sumo wrestlers will take photos with you after the practice. Even if you miss to see a Sumo 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 Sumo world. Learn More with a Special Sumo Info Document! We hope to see you all in this tour!!

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of tradition with our Step into Tradition, Sumo Wrestlers and Geisha. This journey invites you to witness the rich legacies of sumo and geisha in Japan. This tour will lead you to some of the most peculiar and off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods of Tokyo. Ryogoku, laying on the banks of Sumida River, is the center of Tokyo’s Sumo culture. This usually quiet area lights up during sumo tournaments, held here in the Kokugikan, the sumo stadium. This small area is filled with sumo culture, from the stadium to the statues of famous sumo wrestlers. Kagurazaka on the other hand, not far from the Imperial Palace, is a former geisha district of the Edo period. Nowadays the main street is an elegant shopping district full of traditional and international shops. The narrow, paved back alleys of the neighborhood though are a real rarity in modern Tokyo and give a glimpse of old Edo.

Curious about the Japanese national sport "sumo"? Don't miss your chance to meet and interact with real sumo wrestlers! Learn about the behind-the-scene stories and daily lives of sumo wrestlers while enjoying " Sukiyaki” and "Chanko" (Sumohouse-style hotpot soup). Take the rare opportunity and try wrestling with retired sumo wrestlers. For vegetarians, the restaurant will offer vegetarian dishes at the restaurant’s discretion. The restaurant will offer substitute ingredients for those who can not eat pork at the restaurant’s discretion. *All the details will be provided on the ticket after confirming your booking. **Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation. Please note that we will not be able to respond to requests received less than 5 days before the event date. Duration 1.5 hrs Sumo demonstration starts at 19:00PM End of program ends at 21PM（You may leave the restaurant anytime before 21PM).

Step into the ring for a thrilling encounter with sumo wrestler ! Feel the surge of excitement as you go head-to-head with the Sumo wrestler of the dohyō in a friendly yet intense sumo match. After the show, you can take picture with sumo wrestlers. In the afternoon session you can match with sumo wrestler. Indulge in the hearty flavors of Chanko-nabe, the sumo wrestlers meal of choice, a steaming hot pot filled with nourishment and steeped in tradition. The world of sumo invites you to witness a display of power and dignity that goes beyond language and culture. Immerse yourself in the essence of Japan’s cherished sport and let the thrill of sumo ignite your spirit! Whole you are in the Ochiizumibeya, you can wear KIMONO. Please contact staff.

You can watch active sumo wrestlers practice seriously. This is a place you cannot normally enter, so you can have a valuable experience. At Takasago Stable, a prestigious sumo stable that has produced many champions in Tokyo, you can feel the tradition and history of Japan that has remained unchanged since the Edo period. After observing the powerful practice, you can take a commemorative photo with the sumo wrestlers, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The tour ends in the morning, so we recommend sightseeing in nearby Asakusa in the afternoon. This is sure to be a fulfilling day of sightseeing in Tokyo, where you can experience Japan's traditional culture and history.

Do you know about Yokozuna who is the champion of the Sumo wrestlers? In this tour, we visit the champion's stable and watch the practice up close! This is a special experience and have to do it now! Let’s watch the wrestler’s morning practice right next to the ring and feel the intense and serious atmosphere. The sound of wrestlers colliding to each other, their breath and the scent of the fragrance they wear are something that you can never feel by watching any videos. [What makes this tour so special?] While all Sumo Morning Practice tours are special and unique experiences, what sets this tour apart from others is that this stable is champion's stable which is only one stable in Japan on this condition.

The guide will first explain the origin, history, rules, fun, etc. of sumo. Sumo wrestlers are working extremely hard to be stronger because their ranking directly affects their income. The morning practice starts before 7:00 a.m. with stretching, warming-up, and a routine of basic sumo movements. We get into the stable around 8:00 a.m. when they start practice matches. You will be overwhelmed by the sounds as you watch wrestlers hit their bodies head-on again and again. By this time, you will realize a huge mass of muscles constitute their bodies. When they stretch to cool down, you are now surprised to see how supple they are, which may be counter-intuitive given their gigantic bodies. We will mostly have a chance to take photos with them after the practice.

This tour is completely different from other tours. The tour itinerary was created by a former event coordinator at one of Japan's leading theme parks. The charm of the tour goes beyond just visiting the destination; it is structured according to a well-thought-out concept, and is a valuable experience that immerses you in Japanese history and culture. Experienced guide has developed the whole tour content and will explain the sumo culture and tradition for travelers to understand and enjoy this tour experience. After watching the practice, you will enjoy photo opportunity with real Sumo wrestlers! The minimum number of people for the tour is 2 people.