Guided tour

Tokyo: Authentic Sumo Wrestling Experience with Lunch

4.8  / 523 reviews
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Guided tour
Tokyo: Authentic Sumo Wrestling Experience with Lunch
4.8  / 523 reviews

Immerse yourself in Tokyo's sumo wrestling culture on a visit to a professional sumo stable. Join the wrestlers for morning practice, step into the ring with a real sumo wrestler, and then enjoy lunch together with the wrestlers.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Charmaine – New Zealand

Brilliant experience. Would definitely recommend. Tour guide was very helpful and spoke good English. Fun to watch and also participate in. Lunch was quite satisfying to watch being cooked and delicious to eat. A must do when you are in Japan.

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Charmaine – New Zealand
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Patrick – France

Very fun family experience! Jim’s assistant Fuji went to pick us up at the Shin Kawasaki station, where a driver took us all to the Sumo stable. Jim explained (with pictures and videos), the history and rules of sumo, the different levels in the sumo pyramid, and the typical training schedule that wrestlers undergo. Two recently retired wrestlers showed us their practice drills, which we tried ourselves, and we even had to opportunity to challenge them for a one-round bout (they were very gentle however as they clearly could’ve crushed us in 5 seconds). We then tasted a typical sumo wrestler lunch (including one of the best-tasting soups I have had in Japan so far; sumo wrestlers are famous for their cooking skills), during which we had the opportunity to ask wrestlers plenty of questions. We received gifts (T-shirt + ink handprint of one of the wrestlers), pictures, etc. All of the staff were very kind. I highly recommend the experience to understand better the sumo wrestling culture

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Patrick – France

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    新川崎駅

  • Timeline stop icon

    Kawasaki

    Visit (4 hours)

  • Arrive back at:

    新川崎駅

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Experience the actual training of sumo wrestlers in a real sumo stable
  • Listen as your guide explains the history and traditions of sumo wrestling
  • Make chicken dumplings for chanko-nabe
  • Finally, you will have a Sumo match with a rikishi! (Only if you want.)
  • 10 minutes from Yokohama Station, 20 minutes from Tokyo Station

Full description

Meet your local guide at the Shin-Kawasaki station and head to a real sumo stable, which was officially used until 2022. Learn about the unique lifestyle and customs of the sumo world, followed by a tour to see the dining room, bath, and practice area. Afterwards, have a seat right in front of the sumo ring to watch a morning sumo practice session. See how the morning practice begins, what kind of movements are used, and why. Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to try out these movements for yourself. Next, your guide will explain sumo rules, moves, and techniques and the sumo wrestlers show how a real sumo match begins. Afterwards, those who wish to participate will have the opportunity to fight with a sumo wrestler as if it were a real match. After the match, eat chankonabe some chankonabe, a dish that makes sumo wrestler's body big. Make chicken dumplings with the wrestlers eat together around a table that was actually used in the sumo room. While eating lunch, take the opportunity to ask questions and enjoy conversation with the wrestlers. You can also take pictures and make memorial handprints on paper.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Sumo stable visit
  • Lunch with sumo wrestlers
  • Tour photos
  • T-shirt
  • Additional food and drinks

Not suitable for

  • People with heart problems
  • People with a cold
  • People with pre-existing medical conditions
  • People with high blood pressure

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Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of the gate at Shin Kawasaki Station (there's only one gate). The correct location is in front of the ticket gate at Shin-Kawasaki station. Please do not go to the railroad tracks or the restricted areas inside the station. Meeting point : In front of Shin Kawasaki Station gate. (There is only one gate.) Map : https://maps.app.goo.gl/WD6z9YjrrzkZKD9Z8

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Important information

Know before you go

  • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
  • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
  • Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
  • Unexpected cancellations from sumo stables can happen a few days to a couple of days before the tour.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 23 reviews

Review summary

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  • Value for money
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Charmaine – New ZealandJuly 10, 2024  – Verified booking
Brilliant experience. Would definitely recommend. Tour guide was very helpful and spoke good English. Fun to watch and also participate in. Lunch was quite satisfying to watch being cooked and delicious to eat. A must do when you are in Japan.
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Patrick – FranceOctober 24, 2024  – Verified booking
Very fun family experience! Jim’s assistant Fuji went to pick us up at the Shin Kawasaki station, where a driver took us all to the Sumo stable. Jim explained (with pictures and videos), the history and rules of sumo, the different levels in the sumo pyramid, and the typical training schedule that wrestlers undergo. Two recently retired wrestlers showed us their practice drills, which we tried ourselves, and we even had to opportunity to challenge them for a one-round bout (they were very gentle however as they clearly could’ve crushed us in 5 seconds). We then tasted a typical sumo wrestler lunch (including one of the best-tasting soups I have had in Japan so far; sumo wrestlers are famous for their cooking skills), during which we had the opportunity to ask wrestlers plenty of questions. We received gifts (T-shirt + ink handprint of one of the wrestlers), pictures, etc. All of the staff were very kind. I highly recommend the experience to understand better the sumo wrestling culture
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Annelies van – NetherlandsAugust 2, 2024  – Verified booking
We had a unique experience with our guide and two sumo wrestlers. A lot was explained about sumo, its history and practices. Then we could also join the training and even try a match. The joint lunch and autograph session was really nice and offered the opportunity to also talk with the sumo wrestlers, amazing!
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Product ID: 613070

Activity provider:MagicalTrip

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