Sumo Training

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. Enjoy a satisfying meal of "Tonkatsu" (Japanese-style Pork Cutlet) 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. *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: 1 hour 30 minuets This experience takes place inside a restaurant with a sumo ring, and the maximum capacity is 60 guests.

【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!

This activity requires International Driving Permit under 1949 Geneva Convention, or Japanese Translation, Japanese License, or SOFA We are go karting service provider in Tokyo. Our sole aim is to provide best go karting experience with sight seeing that can satiate your hunger for adventure. Begin your journey at our store, conveniently situated in the heart of the metropolitan area. 1hour15 mins tour includes Skytree tower→Asakusa Temple→Akihabara(Ligtnining city)-Nihonbashi Bridge and Sumo wrestler Stadium. Best way to see and feel the city, culture and people. Let us capture the best Capture the most iconic moments during your ride with our professional guides, who expertly take photos to ensure you have unforgettable memories. Our guides are highly trained and experienced in tour guiding, photography, and interaction, always prioritizing your safety while enhancing your experience. We have a wide variety of costumes available at no extra charge.

[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

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.

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

Asakusa Sumo Club Annex was established on February 20, 2025 as a high-class branch of the very popular Asakusa Sumo Club. Learn the rules and training methods of sumo in a luxurious seating area in Asakusa, watch a demonstration, and then try your hand at sumo. Enjoy an advanced class sumo show in a relaxed atmosphere. Asakusa Sumo Club Annex offers a luxurious and delicious meal and sumo show in a relaxing and luxurious setting unlike any other restaurant of its kind. Along Asakusa Kokusai Street. Next to Matsuya Restaurant.

Explore Nara with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city. Nara's proximity to Kyoto and Osaka, and its rich collection of traditional sites, make it an ideal destination for a day trip from either of its larger neighbors. Your private guide can help you efficiently enjoy a half-day walking tour of this ancient Japanese city. Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

・June 11th Grand Opening! Experience SUMOLAND — the ultimate sumo-themed attraction in Ryogoku, the home of sumo. ・Supervised by the 63rd Yokozuna, it features powerful sumo performances by former professional sumo wrestlers. ・Step into the ring, snap photos with sumo wrestlers, enjoy authentic Yokozuna chanko hot pot, and try mochi pounding! ※Please note that the sumo experience is designed as an entertainment experience for both adults and children, and differs from serious morning training or official sumo tournaments. ※If there are many participants for the sumo challenge or mochi-pounding experience, we may limit participation to one representative per group or use a lottery system. ※Souvenirs may vary depending on the season. ※Vegetarian and vegan meals are available upon request. Please inform us at least 2 days before your reservation. ※We are unable to provide gluten-free or halal meals, but guests are welcome to bring their own food if necessary.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Explore Nara with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual guide! Your guide will help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of Nara and introduce both modern and traditional sides of this dynamic and ancient Japanese city. Nara's proximity to Kyoto, and its rich collection of traditional sites, make it an ideal destination for a day trip from either of its larger neighbors. Your private guide can help you efficiently enjoy a full-day walking tour of this ancient Japanese city. You can start your day at your hotel in Kyoto. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize Nara day tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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!

Explore the charm of Tokyo’s Oldtown by Go Kart and experience the thrill of touring iconic landmarks like the Tokyo Skytree, Japan Sword Museum, Sumo Stadium, Tokyo Station, Imperial Palace, Akihabara, Ueno and the famous Asakusa district; home to the famous Senso-ji Temple. Our tour guides are locals, well trained, qualified, experienced and knowledgeable of the various attractions in Tokyo and the rich history behind these attractions. Experience the joy of capturing every incredible moment of the experience with stunning 360 degrees videos and photos to take with you. The Action is Yours !!

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!

Set yourself free from the hustling and bustling streets of big cities and dip yourself in nature, refreshing both body and soul. Local Osaka people used to call this area with a phrase "Deep in the mountains of Minoh". Wild monkeys are seen at waterfall area from time to time. The temple along the hiking road is the oldest ascetic Buddhism temple in Japan as it was an ideal training place to seek self and to be enlightened. The area is a very popular hiking spot for Osaka citizens. Let's enjoy the Minoh Quasi National Park, an Oasis very close to the city.