Sumo Stable

【Important Notes】 This tour is very popular. Group size may be 15–30 people, and the stable may be shared with other tour groups. From May 11–25 (Grand Tournament period), the sumo practice finishes earlier than usual, around 9:00 AM. However, the tour still starts at 7:30 AM and includes a special brunch after the training, ending around 10:30 AM. You'll still get to see top-ranked wrestlers—an experience even locals rarely have. ※Please note that the brunch is optional and costs around 1,000 yen per person, paid separately on-site. 【Tour Highlights】 ・Watch Real Sumo Practice Get insider access to a real sumo training session. You’ll be up close and may take photos with the wrestlers. ・Enjoy Japanese Brunch After practice, enjoy a local breakfast (around ¥1,000, not included). Learn dining etiquette and culture as you eat.

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.

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.

The Sumo Tournament Experience with Japan Awaits offers a rare chance to witness Japan’s national sport live at one of six official Grand Sumo Tournaments held yearly in Tokyo (January, May, September), Osaka (March), Nagoya (July), and Fukuoka (November). Each tour option provides a chance to join a group (15–20 guests) with seat types range from S-class, A-class, to B and C-class, depending on the tour option; and enjoy the matches with expert commentary from an English-speaking guide. Learn about sumo traditions, rituals, and the wrestlers’ lives. A minimum of 15 guests is required to run the tour; if not met, a full refund will be provided. Off-Season Experience: Visit a sumo stable to observe morning practice up-close. Use audio headsets to learn about training techniques, then meet the wrestlers, enjoy tea with them, and end the experience with a hearty chanko nabe lunch.

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

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.

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.

If you want to watch the Sumo wrestlers up close, this is one of the closest you can get! And in this tour, we could talk with stable master. So you could ask some questions directly. 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(15 to 20 mins 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!

In the sumo town of Ryogoku, Tokyo, we offer tours to observe the morning training sessions at famous sumo stables. Additionally, during the Grand Sumo tournaments, we also organize tours to watch the matches at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena. The key feature (advantage) of all our tours is that, in addition to an interpreter guide, a sumo expert journalist accompanies the group to provide detailed explanations about Japan's traditional culture, 「SUMO」. [About the tour] Meet at 7:30 or 8:10 Duration: 2 to 3 hours ・Experience an exclusive opportunity to watch the morning training at a famous sumo stable in Ryogoku, Tokyo, the epicenter of sumo culture. ・You can gain deeper insights into Japanese traditions and sumo history through expert commentary by a professional sumo journalist. ・Ideal for families, friends, and couples, this tour offers a unique and memorable cultural experience that you won’t find elsewhere.

2F main section seats!! An English speaking member of a sumo stable Supporting Association will guide you thru Ryogoku and the rudiments of Sumo. You will not be “mass lead” by some senior citizen or uni kid hired as a guide like many of our competitors. Your seats will be on the 2F with chair type seats so you will have appropriate leg room to survive the tournaments. Do understand that Tickets themselves are very hard to obtain. You will not be able to buy on site. So Enjoy the show and may this be good memories of your stay in Japan. OPTIONAL TOUR: Why not spend the day with us? Our Asakusa/Kappabashi Tour coupled with our Sumo Tournament tour. meet up at Asakusa Tourist Information Center & walk the Asakusa area including the temple, shrine & the adjoining area. We will see the kitchen town of Kappabashi & give you a unique experience of MAKING YOUR OWN BUCKWHEAT NOODLE LUNCH or instead sneak you into a tea ceremony session be before whisking you off to Ryogoku Sumo.

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.

Experience the actual training of sumo wrestlers in a real sumo stable. A guide explains the history and traditions of sumo, with many tips for enjoying sumo matches At last, you will have a sumo match with a rikishi! (Only if you want.) Women and children can also participate! Make chicken dumplings for chanko-nabe, a dish that builds the body of a sumo wrestler, and eat them together! Easy Access! 10 minutes from Yokohama Station, 20 minutes from Tokyo Station, and 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station!

The Sumo stable we offer are located a couple of minutes walk from Ryogoku JR Station, right next to the Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena. This is the perfect location for you to experience the world of sumo while saving valuable travel time. Experience the excitement of a live sumo match, where you can witness the power and precision of professional sumo wrestlers in action. Enjoy the event in comfort with full-powered air conditioning, making it the perfect opportunity to appreciate the skill and strength of these incredible athletes as they compete in the ring.

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 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.

Sumo is a traditional sport that has been practiced in Japan for over 1,400 years. Do you know what kind of life wrestlers lead to nurture their strong body and spirit? In this tour, you will enter a sumo stable, which is normally inaccessible, and see morning practice sessions of sumo wrestlers, which is a sight that is usually not available to the public Watch real sumo training up close and feel the overwhelming strength of the wrestlers! Before watching the morning practice at the Sumo stable, your guide will share some notes about the tour and cultural tips to help you enjoy the tour even more. Sumo practice is not entertainment. It is serious training, so please watch with respect and do not interrupt the practice. You will feel the depth of Sumo tradition and history through their intense and tough practice sessions! If you are lucky, you can even have your photo taken with a sumo wrestler at the end of the tour! Learn More with a Special Sumo Info Document!

This small group tour with commentaries by a sumo expert guide gives you a chance to get to know all about sumo including its history / culture, and sumo wrestlers' daily life. While you may or may not have a chance to see real sumo bouts during your stay in Japan, this tour will prime you with all the background knowledge to increase your joy of watching sumo, be it in Japan or back home. The tour consists of two components. 1) Walking tour around Ryogoku, a sumo town. Visit sumo-related landmarks; learn how sumo started and developed over 1600 years. Look at sumo stables from outside where sumo wrestlers live and train. Learn from your knowledgeable guide how their life and career look like. Get answers to any sumo-related questions. 2) Lunch at a chanko-nabe restaurant Have lunch at one of the best chanko-nabe restaurants in Ryogoku. This nutrient hot-pot dish is in the centerpiece of sumo wrestlers’ diet to gain weight and muscles to build their bodies.

Are you interested in Sumo? Sumo is a Japanese national sport. It is very sacred and most powerful. Let's go to see the Sumo training at a stable! It is a valuable experience to be able to see serious training right in front of you and can feel the breath and heat up close, which you can't feel in a big game. What is happening is we will provide live commentary using our original documents! You can see it closer than the matches and you will feel the sound of the fight and the passion of the wrestlers. After training, you can take photos with wrestlers. Sumo wrestling matches are held far away many times a year. In addition, there are other training camps, so the time I'm in Tokyo is less. Date requests are not accepted. Participating in this is not easy. It is even more difficult for foreign visitors to Japan. Please join us for this experience!