Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary
Overview
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4 hours 10 minutes
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Experience the actual training of sumo wrestlers in a real sumo stable. A guide explains the history and traditions of sumo, with many tips for enjoying sumo matches
At last, you will have a sumo match with a rikishi! (Only if you want.) Women and children can also participate! Make chicken dumplings for chanko-nabe, a dish that builds the body of a sumo wrestler, and eat them together! Easy Access! 10 minutes from Yokohama Station, 20 minutes from Tokyo Station, and 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
The minimum number of participants is 3 per tour group. Due to the sumo stable’s availability, tour groups with less than 3 participants will be cancelled.
Unexpected cancellations from sumo stables can happen a few days to a couple of days before the tour.
Large luggage such as suitcases are not permitted on this tour.
The minimum number of participants is 4 per tour group. Due to the sumo stable’s availability, tour groups with less than 3 participants will be cancelled.
Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best experience for everyone, the tour will start on time.
You will not be able to join the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule if you are late and miss the group.
Cancellation after the tour start time or no-shows will not be eligible for a refund or date/time change.
We will start the tour on time. If you are more than 5 minutes late without contacting us, it will be considered a cancellation and no refund will be provided.
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.
Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies.
Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.
Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
SUMO Experience
Tour Photos
Sumo Wrestler's Lunch
4 Hours of a Local Guide
Original designed T-shirt
Additional food and drinks
What To Expect
We will meet at Shin Kawasaki Station. Your guide will share how Sumo wrestlers live in real life and the tradition and history of Sumo. Meet your local guide at the Shin-Kawasaki station and head to the real Sumo stable, which was officially used until 2022. First, your guide will explain the unique lifestyle and customs of the sumo world, followed by a room tour to see the dining room, bath, and practice area, where you can get a glimpse of the lives of sumo wrestlers. Afterwards, you will be seated right in front of the sumo ring to watch a morning sumo practice session. Usually, Sumo morning practice begins around 7:00 a.m. and lasts for three to four hours, and a unique training session has continued since the Samurai era. Guests who wish to participate will have the opportunity to experience these movements with us and see firsthand how rigorous the training is. After the match, we will eat chanko-nabe together, a dish that makes a sumo wrestler's body big. We make chicken dumplings, the main ingredient of the chanko-nabe, with the wrestlers, and everyone eats together around a table that was actually used in the sumo room.
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Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo : Enter the Sanctuary
Reviews
491 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sumo experience - 5 stars
Daryl S,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Amazing experience! We were met at the train station by Charlie. We were early, but he was even earlier! We took a taxi (included in the price) to the Sumo stable in a quiet part of town. Upon entry you see the ring and watch some videos of examples of sumo. They do ask that you wear the included shirt and stable shorts to participate in the ring. The two wrestlers entered and it was quite serious and intense, but soon their personalities came out. It was very engaging and the wrestlers were excellent guides into the world of training and competing as a sumo wrestler. You wear the traditional sumo garb over your clothing. We were then treated to delicious meal and a question period with the retired sumo wrestlers. We were given a parting memento and then returned to the train station. We looked into many of the available sumo experiences and this seemed to be the only one that really allowed you to get into the action. The connection we felt to the sport by participating was fantastic and allowed us to see what high-performance athletes thees wrestlers were. This experience was a true highlight of our trip to Japan.
This sumo experience was...
Sajeev K,
Jul 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00This sumo experience was hands down one of the most memorable experiences from my Japan vacation. The instructors had a great sense of humor while teaching the sport. The lunch provided was also delicious. My family enjoyed every bit of it, would highly recommend.
Once in a lifetime experience
Dean M,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great family experience to understand the history and culture of sumo wrestling. To have the opportunity to wrestle a sumo wrestler was second to none. It was an experience that we will never forget. Fugi was a great teacher and tour guide throughout the entire event.
Great Sumo experience
Shannon L,
Jun 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00This experience was great! The tour guides picked us up & drove us to the facility where we met 2 retired sumo wrestlers. The sumo wrestlers were great & they involved everyone to show sumo exercises & showed us how to wrestle. The lunch was delicious. My son ate 4 bowls of the soup! Highly recommend for a great Sumo experience.
A very entertaining and...
Leanne S,
Jun 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00A very entertaining and informative experience with the added fun of being to participate and experience what it is like to be a sumo wrestler. The lunch we were served was delicious.
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