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Slide 1 of 9, Sumo wrestler teaching a participant in a Tokyo sumo wrestling experience.
Sumo wrestler teaching a participant in a Tokyo sumo wrestling experience.
4 hrs
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  • Spend 4 hours inside a working sumo stable with a guide, combining live training, cooking, and a shared meal for a fully immersive experience.

  • Watch wrestlers train up close, gaining rare insight into the discipline, routines, and techniques of Japan’s national sport.

  • Join a friendly sumo challenge and learn basic moves in a safe, fun setting with guidance from experienced wrestlers.

  • Help prepare dumplings for chanko-nabe and enjoy a hearty meal alongside wrestlers for an authentic cultural exchange.

  • Capture memorable photos and take home a souvenir T-shirt to remember your unique sumo stable experience.

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  • Spend 4 hours inside a working sumo stable with a guide, combining live training, cooking, and a shared meal for a fully immersive experience.

  • Watch wrestlers train up close, gaining rare insight into the discipline, routines, and techniques of Japan’s national sport.

  • Join a friendly sumo challenge and learn basic moves in a safe, fun setting with guidance from experienced wrestlers.

  • Help prepare dumplings for chanko-nabe and enjoy a hearty meal alongside wrestlers for an authentic cultural exchange.

  • Capture memorable photos and take home a souvenir T-shirt to remember your unique sumo stable experience.

from
Â¥25,800
Slide 1 of 3, Sumo wrestlers practicing in a Tokyo training stable.
Sumo wrestlers practicing in a Tokyo training stable.
2 hrs 30 mins
  • Uncover the mystique of Sumo wrestling with a rare invitation to a ringside view of a morning training session in Tokyo.

  • Learn about Japan's national sport and the training regimen of the wrestlers with a guide to take you through the session.

  • Get a glimpse into the lives of sumo wrestlers, and don't miss the chance to snap a memorable group picture with them, also known as Rikshi.

  • Did you know? Sumo wrestling, now a modern sport, was originally performed over 1500 years ago to entertain Shinto deities!

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  • Uncover the mystique of Sumo wrestling with a rare invitation to a ringside view of a morning training session in Tokyo.

  • Learn about Japan's national sport and the training regimen of the wrestlers with a guide to take you through the session.

  • Get a glimpse into the lives of sumo wrestlers, and don't miss the chance to snap a memorable group picture with them, also known as Rikshi.

  • Did you know? Sumo wrestling, now a modern sport, was originally performed over 1500 years ago to entertain Shinto deities!

from
Â¥11,000
Slide 1 of 9, Sumo wrestlers practicing in a traditional dojo during a morning session in Asakusa.
Sumo wrestlers practicing in a traditional dojo during a morning session in Asakusa.
2 hrs
  • Witness authentic sumo morning practice in Asakusa, Tokyo, with premium reserved seating and close-up views of Japan’s iconic sport.

  • Enjoy live expert commentary that explains sumo rituals, training routines, and the daily discipline of professional wrestlers.

  • Take home commemorative souvenirs and a group photo with sumo wrestlers, capturing your unique cultural experience.

  • Enjoy reserved chair seating for a comfortable viewing experience with clear sightlines throughout the entire training session.

  • Includes a guided stable visit experience with access to real training sessions; upgrade options are not applicable for this experience.

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  • Witness authentic sumo morning practice in Asakusa, Tokyo, with premium reserved seating and close-up views of Japan’s iconic sport.

  • Enjoy live expert commentary that explains sumo rituals, training routines, and the daily discipline of professional wrestlers.

  • Take home commemorative souvenirs and a group photo with sumo wrestlers, capturing your unique cultural experience.

  • Enjoy reserved chair seating for a comfortable viewing experience with clear sightlines throughout the entire training session.

  • Includes a guided stable visit experience with access to real training sessions; upgrade options are not applicable for this experience.

from
Â¥23,500
Slide 1 of 6, Sumo wrestlers grappling in a dohyo ring during a traditional match in Japan.
Sumo wrestlers grappling in a dohyo ring during a traditional match in Japan.
2 hrs
  • Observe professional sumo wrestlers during their regular morning training at an active sumo stable, rather than a staged performance.

  • Learn about sumo history, rules, rankings, and traditions through an introduction from a local English-speaking guide.

  • Watch wrestlers practise stretching, footwork drills, and sparring while your guide explains the techniques and rituals behind the training.

  • Understand the etiquette of observing sumo practice, including when to remain quiet, how to behave inside the stable, and which photography rules to follow.

  • Visit a sumo stable in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka, depending on the sumo calendar and stable availability.

More details
  • Observe professional sumo wrestlers during their regular morning training at an active sumo stable, rather than a staged performance.

  • Learn about sumo history, rules, rankings, and traditions through an introduction from a local English-speaking guide.

  • Watch wrestlers practise stretching, footwork drills, and sparring while your guide explains the techniques and rituals behind the training.

  • Understand the etiquette of observing sumo practice, including when to remain quiet, how to behave inside the stable, and which photography rules to follow.

  • Visit a sumo stable in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka, depending on the sumo calendar and stable availability.

from
Â¥30,000