Tokyo: Sumo Morning Training Visit
ID: GYG262592-454972
Category:
Country: Japan
Country: Japan
Duration: 01:00 hours
Description
Discover Sumo Wrestling, Japan's traditional martial arts form. This is a tour take you to behind the scenes to visit the morning training exercises of active, professional Sumo wrestlers.
Sumo wrestling is Japan's highly popular national sport with a long tradition. In this activity participants get to see the training of active, professional wrestlers and get the chance to take a group picture with them in the end.
Usually most people only get to see Sumo athletes from far away during a tournament; however, with a visit to a Sumo stables you'll get to witness the action up close. You'll have a greater understanding of this traditional sport and an experience to remember at the end of your visit.
Sumo wrestling is Japan's highly popular national sport with a long tradition. In this activity participants get to see the training of active, professional wrestlers and get the chance to take a group picture with them in the end.
Usually most people only get to see Sumo athletes from far away during a tournament; however, with a visit to a Sumo stables you'll get to witness the action up close. You'll have a greater understanding of this traditional sport and an experience to remember at the end of your visit.
Highlights
- Visit a real Sumo Stable in Tokyo.
- Watch active professional Sumo wrestlers training
- Take a group picture with the Sumo wrestlers
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The meeting time (07:30～09:30) and location depends on the day and will be decided about 5-7 days before the scheduled date. Specific location requests cannot be accommodated.
• All Sumo stables are within Tokyo.
• Entering the stable is only allowed with the guide.
• The schedule might be subject to changes, depending on the wrestlers' condition.
• Normally the training sessions last about 60-90 minutes. During the Sumo tournaments in Tokyo, the training sessions will last only about 30 minutes.
• Participants may leave earlier, but in that case, will not receive a group picture.
• Talking loudly and making noises is prohibited, and phones must be switched into silent mode.
• Flash photography is forbidden, and videos may only be taken with prior permission.
You are required to bring and wear a mask
• All Sumo stables are within Tokyo.
• Entering the stable is only allowed with the guide.
• The schedule might be subject to changes, depending on the wrestlers' condition.
• Normally the training sessions last about 60-90 minutes. During the Sumo tournaments in Tokyo, the training sessions will last only about 30 minutes.
• Participants may leave earlier, but in that case, will not receive a group picture.
• Talking loudly and making noises is prohibited, and phones must be switched into silent mode.
• Flash photography is forbidden, and videos may only be taken with prior permission.
You are required to bring and wear a mask
INCLUDED
NOT INCLUDED
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.