Find Your Favorite Wrestler at Morning Sumo Practice Discount Tickets

Overview

Feel the tense atmosphere in the sumo stable the moment you step inside with your guide—something that clearly sets morning sumo practice apart from staged “sumo shows.” While shows feature humorous performances and you can even challenge the performers, the sumo practice viewing contrasts sharply with the shows because: 1) All the sumo stable wrestlers belong to the Japan Sumo Association, the only governing body of professional sumo in Japan, while sumo show wrestlers are performers. 2) While the performers try to make their show entertaining as best as they can, the professionals are just focused on climbing the ranks through hard practice. The sumo stable you are visiting has two top-division wrestlers. Watch how grueling it is for other lower-ranked wrestlers to wrest their positions from the two wrestlers. Though the atmosphere during practice is intense and unapproachable, once off the ring, the wrestlers are friendly, and you can take commemorative photos with them.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Guiding in English by a local certified expert guide

Donations to the stable

Most probably, there is a photo shooting session with sumo wrestlers.

Exclusion

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All participants are required to sit on a cushion on a flat floor; no chairs are available.