Tokyo: Morning Sumo Practice Viewing

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Arumachi, Inc.
Tokyo: Morning Sumo Practice Viewing
Top rated
4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8
132 reviews

Witness an authentic, early-morning sumo practice. Pick up insights into the tradition of sumo wrestling during this three-hour experience.

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Duration 3 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

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Carlos Daniel – United States

Absolutely amazing! The real deal. A show is fun but this is (and as a martial art practicionist) know this one is serious. Guide Taka was amazing: patient, great english, explanations and kindness. Naturo Stable is the best - I even bought later at the Sumo Stadium their specific athletes and material.

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Aisha – United Kingdom

Jeff was great and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our tour and learnt so much.

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Highlights

  • Get the opportunity to watch a sumo practice at close range
  • Be amazed by the sights and sounds of these men throwing their bodies at each other
  • Get the most out of your trip to Tokyo with this unique experience

Full description

Uncover the origins, history, rules, and fun of sumo on this guided walking tour. Capture pictures with these elite athletes.


Sumo wrestlers work extremely hard to be stronger because their ranking directly affects their income. They know they can make it into a big time only through practice. The morning practice starts before 7:00 a.m. with stretching, warming-up, and a routine of basic sumo movements.


Enter the stable around 8:00 AM when they start practice matches. Be overwhelmed by the sounds as you watch wrestlers hit their bodies together again and again. By this time, you will realize a huge mass of muscles constitute their bodies.


When they stretch to cool down, be surprised to see how supple they are. Have the chance to take photos with them after the practice.

Includes

  • Donations to the stable
  • Photo session with sumo wrestlers
  • English-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Chairs

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

The meeting place is Hanami Zaka Square at Tokyo Skytree Station (TS02) of Tobu Skytree Line. See below for details. https://bit.ly/3OHfTKS

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Important information

Know before you go

  • The sumo training is a serious daily practice and not a tourist attraction and therefore you must follow the instruction of your guide at all times during the training.
  • You will sit on a flat floor with a cushion; no chairs are provided by the sumo stable.
  • You must stay still and refrain from talking to other guests during the sumo practice
  • Photo sessions with the sumo wrestlers after the practice are not guaranteed
  • All participants are required to sit on a cushion on a flat floor; no chairs are available.

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Carlos Daniel – United StatesJune 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Absolutely amazing! The real deal. A show is fun but this is (and as a martial art practicionist) know this one is serious. Guide Taka was amazing: patient, great english, explanations and kindness. Naturo Stable is the best - I even bought later at the Sumo Stadium their specific athletes and material.
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Aisha – United KingdomMay 11, 2025 – Verified booking
Jeff was great and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our tour and learnt so much.
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Jackson – CanadaApril 21, 2025 – Verified booking
Dawn was a fantastic host/guide. Punctual for arrival time and very passionate about sumo. She shared her knowledge of sumo and some detail about what we could expect to see once in the stable. It was an incredible couple hours watching the ‘rikishi’ and would highly recommend for a great intro to sumo and a great way to start the day in Tokyo!

Product ID: 321458

Activity provider:
Arumachi, Inc.

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