Sumo Wrestlers

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.

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.

【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!

[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

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.

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).

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!!

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!

Sumo Restaurant Ochi Izumi-beya is an entertainment restaurant where you can enjoy watching a sumo show by former sumo wrestlers supervised by former Ozeki KONISHIKI, chanko-nabe, Japanese food such as Japanese street food and sushi, and wearing a kimono. After the sumo show, guests can have their picture taken with former sumo wrestlers and experience sumo wrestling in the sumo ring. Other fun features include an original label drink where you can create your own sticker with your travel memories, and the Koni-chan Zone with a variety of Konishiki goods.

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.

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.

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. This experience takes place inside a restaurant with a sumo ring, and the maximum capacity is 60 guests.