Sumo Morning Practice near Tokyo Skytree: Photo with Wrestler Discount Tickets

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Sumo Morning Practice near Tokyo Skytree: Photo with Wrestler photo
Sumo Morning Practice near Tokyo Skytree: Photo with Wrestler photo
Sumo Morning Practice near Tokyo Skytree: Photo with Wrestler photo
Sumo Morning Practice near Tokyo Skytree: Photo with Wrestler photo
Sumo Morning Practice near Tokyo Skytree: Photo with Wrestler photo

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Overview

If you want to watch the Sumo wrestlers up close, this is one of the closest you can get! And in this tour, we could talk with stable master. So you could ask some questions directly. Let’s watch the wrestler’s morning practice right next to the ring and feel the intense and serious atmosphere. The sound of wrestlers colliding to each other, their breath and the scent of the fragrance they wear are something that you can never feel by watching any videos. You will meet with your knowledgeable tour guide at the station and walk to the stable(15 to 20 mins walk).Your guide will explain you about Sumo, its history, rules and regulations before entering the stable and then watch it together. You will see the unique traditional sports which is at the same time religious rituals, originally started to entertain the Shinto deities. If you are lucky, you will get to take photos with the wrestlers after the practice!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

[Meet up time]7:15AM Tokyo Metro Oshiage (Skytree Mae) Station, Toei-Asakusa Line Oshiage Station A1 Exit (ground floor). A1 Exit (ground floor, outside) *The tour starts at 7:30am.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Oshiage
Meet your guide at 7:30am at the nearby train station before making your way to the sumo stable. Get ready to get some amazing insight into this unique Japanese sport that originated from the religion of Shintoism. Learn from your guide about how the origin of sumo dates back at least 1500 years, and about how it preserves rituals and traditional aspects of Shinto while also being a major spectator sport in Japan. Before you take your seat on the ground in the sumo stable, learn about the six annual Grand Tournaments that all go on for 15-days. Three of them are in Tokyo, and one in Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka respectively.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Sumida
Watch quietly and respectfully as the sumo wrestlers go through their daily routine. You are sure to be in awe as you see them going through their rigorous training, and you will gain a newfound insight into this ancient art.
Duration: 90 mins
3. Sumida
Take a photo with the sumo wrestlers and finish the tour *Please note that the practice may end earlier than usual, meaning the tour will be shorter than mentioned depending on the day
Duration: 15 mins
4. Tokyo Skytree
At the end of the practice, your guide will walk you back to the train station where you will part ways.

Inclusion

Entrance fee to the traditional Sumo Stable (Heya)

Local Professional and knowledgeable guide

Photo Opportunity with Sumo Wrestlers

Complimentary Sumo Rules & Etiquette Handout

Cancellation Policy

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

There are NO chairs; guests must sit cross-legged on the floor for 1.5 hours. Stretching your legs toward the ring or showing the soles of your feet is strictly prohibited as it is impolite to the wrestlers.

Please be at the meeting point at 7:10am. We will leave at 7:30 AM sharp, so please make sure to be there on time!

In the case that you are late and will not make it to the meeting place on time, please send us a message. Then please go to the sumo stable by yourself. You will not be able to enter the stable without contacting us.

Inside the stable, remove your shoes upon entry, take off hats and sunglasses, and refrain from eating, smoking, or chewing gum (water is permitted).

Please do not step down on the ring or the sandy ground. The ring is a sacred place for the wrestlers.

Cellphones must be on silent. Photos are OK but only without the flash or shutter sounds

You may take videos, but you cannot upload photos and videos on any social media platforms

The practice/tour may be a bit shorter or longer than expected depending on the content of the practice

For tournament season, the tour time would be different. So please check our direct message.

Please watch the practice silently and respectfully

Modest clothing only

Do not stand up or move around during the practice.

Minimum age is 6 years old(If your kids are noisy, move around, or cannot watch the practice quietly, you will be asked to leave the sumo stable during the tour.)

Please follow the guide's instructions during the tour.

Please try to use the restroom before joining the tour.

It is about a 15 minute walk to the stable from the meeting point, so please bring a towel to wipe off your feet if you think your feet will get wet in the rain on the way there.

Supplied by Japan Wonder Travel

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