Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Sumida City Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Sumida
ID: GYG482289-870088
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey into the world of sumo wrestling with this morning practice tour in Tokyo. Talk directly with the stable master and find out what the life of a wrestler is like.
Experience the incredible dedication of Japan's talented sumo wrestlers as they undergo rigorous training within close proximity to you, providing an unrivaled opportunity to witness this ancient sport. After the morning practice concludes, there is even a possibility to capture a memorable photograph alongside the sumo wrestlers. Ensure you don't let this distinctive occasion slip by, as it allows you to fully engage yourself in the mesmerizing realm of sumo.
Would you like to book ahead of time?
That schedule will be known one to two months in advance. Reservations will then be accepted.
Please check the website about 2 months before your desired dates.
Morning practice and tours will not be held in March, July, and November because there are Grand Sumo tournaments outside of Tokyo.
Highlights
- Learn about the history, rules, and rituals of sumo
- Watch sumo morning training up close and personal in Tokyo
- Observe intense sumo practice, feel their size and strength
- Maybe even have the chance to take a picture with the sumo wrestlers
- Ask questions to Sumo stable master and learn the life of wrestlers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• NO CHAIRS in the sumo stable.
• Please note, if sitting cross-legged on the ground for approximately 1.5-hours is not doable for you, the activity provider recommends not booking this tour
•Minimum age is 6 years old. If your kids are noisy, move around, or cannot watch the practice quietly, you will be asked to leave the sumo stable during the tour
• If you're running late and cannot make it to the meeting place on time, please go to the sumo stable by yourself but you will not be able to enter the stable without contacting the activity provider
• Please watch the practice silently and respectfully
• You may take photos and videos without the flash or shutter sounds, but you cannot upload them on any social media platform
• Please try to use the restroom before joining the tour
・It is about a 15 to 20 minutes walk to the stable from the meeting point, so please bring a towel to wipe off your feet if you think your feet will get wet in the rain on the way there.
[Meet up time]7:15AM
Tokyo Metro Oshiage (Skytree Mae) Station, Toei-Asakusa Line Oshiage Station A1 Exit (ground floor).
*The tour starts at 7:30am.
*15-20mins walk from the meeting point to the sumo stable.
*Please use the restroom before joining the tour. You cannot go to the toilet during the practice.
In the case that you are late and will not make it to the meeting place on time, please send us a message. We will send you the address of the sumo stable.
Then please go to the sumo stable by yourself.
**IMPORTANT** Please DO NOT enter the sumo stable by yourself, wait outside until your guide comes to meet you outside. Never ring the doorbell. This is to avoid disturbing the wrestlers' concentration.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.