Sumo Morning Training Watch in Tokyo,Hotel-pickup w/English guide
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to a real sumo stable with your guide. There, you can watch the powerful morning practice up close from inside the training area — a rare and special experience.
A dedicated English-speaking sumo expert will accompany your group, explain the traditions clearly, and help you enjoy Japan’s ancient national sport to the fullest.
Watch professional sumo wrestlers in practice at a genuine sumo training session. Be attended by a certified tour guide-interpreter who will escort you from your hotel and explain to you the history, etiquette and culture of sumo. A once in a life time experience, it is akin to watching the behind-the-scenes of premiership soccer players.
◆ Watch a genuine sumo training session in an authentic sumo stable
◆ Be accompanied by a nationally-licensed tour guide
◆ Enjoy a stress-free trip complete with hotel pick-up and escort to the stables
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up
Nationally-licensed English speaking guide
Hotel drop-off
Any food & drink
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
About the program In this tour, guests are given the once-in-a-life opportunity to watch professional sumo wrestlers train in a genuine sumo stable. As part of the tour experience you will be accompanied by a professional guide, who will detail for you the many aspects behind traditional sumo. You will also witness sumo training techniques and rituals, as well as a few practice matches. Depending on the session/stable, the training session is expected to proceed as follows: 1. Basic Sumo Exercises: Exercises to strengthen legs, hips, and upper body, as well as muscle building regimes. 2. Practice Matches: Serious bouts performanced between two sumo wrestlers at a time. A must-see part of the training! 3. After the session: You may have the chance to take photos with the wrestlers (schedule depending). *ATTENTON! This program is not available on the following dates: 2025 year May 10 - June 5 June 26 - August 6 September 13 - October 8 October 23 - December 3
Options
Sumo Stable Visit
Sumo Stable Visit
Pickup included
Reviews
70 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
First class
andrew y,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Just go see them close up great experience Especially meeting the sumo wrestlers for pics at the end ....our tour guide was great....done a grand job
Awesome experience; we...
Erik G,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Awesome experience; we would recommend this for anyone visiting Tokyo. The only thing to note is that the transportation to the stable was by foot/subway, so be sure to have a Suica card and good walking shoes.
Unusual and informative tour.
Pamela F,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Midori met us at our hotel and we took the train to the sumo stable. She was very informative with hand outs to read to help us understand what sumo is and what we were going to see. We toured a small shrine in the way. We enjoyed seeing the wrestlers in action.
One of the highlights of...
Lauren H,
Jul 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00One of the highlights of our trip! Guide met us at the hotel and took us by subway and bus to the sumo stable, where we watched a practice session and learned so much about the sport. There was even a photo opportunity with a couple of the wrestlers at the end! Amazing experience!
Educational, fascinating,...
harvey s,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Educational, fascinating, extremely informative and surprising . Gave us a whole new view to this National sport, physically being there and hearing the forces these men put at each other was unreal! The discipline and repetition involved is incredible .
Don’t miss this tour!
Katie P,
Jun 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00We searched and searched for a chance to see Sumo training and we were thrilled to find this tour. Our guide was fantastic and because it was just the three of us, she was able to walk around the area a bit after too! A must do in Tokyo!
Genuine Sumo Experience first class!
Robin B,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a privilege to watch these athletes train and prepare for one of the grand tournaments. Our guide Atsushi was excellent, he arrived at our hotel at the arranged time to get us to the Sumo stable on time. We sat very close to the edge of the training ring so really sensed the power the wrestlers produce. We had to sit still and quiet for around 90 minutes. Atsushi came prepared with a white board and pen for us to write any questions we had as talking is not allowed. We got some great photos of the training and sparring.
An absolute must do
jacquie s,
Apr 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour stands out at the top of all the excellent tours we’ve done in Tokyo and then at various ports as we cruised around Japan. The sumo wrestler stable was fascinating to watch and learn about. We feel very privileged to have seen their morning workout first hand. Our guide Mr Miyazaki made the experience far exceed our expectations. He met us at our hotel, early, and took us on two train rides to reach the stable. The last part of the travel was supposed to be walking but when he saw I had a knee/hip that slowed me down he called a taxi. He very clearly explained the sumo world during the train ride so we knew what to expect and understood what we were seeing. His English speaking abilities were solid. The tour included the guide getting us back to the train station to make our own way home. Mr Miyazaki very kindly offered to travel back the entire way with us, saying he lived in that direction . Whether that was true or he saw the trepidation of doing two trains including Shinjuku station while under construction, or both , we very much appreciate him travelling back with us, not only to Shinjuku station, but to our hotel lobby . We have thoroughly enjoyed our time in Japan, with the people and culture making us feel genuinely welcome with Mr Miyazaki and this tour being the absolute best .
It was a rainy day in...
Paul H,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a rainy day in Tokyo and we changed our plans. This was a happy find. Guide was great and watching and learning about Sumo wrestling was very interesting. I would recommend this tour to all.
Best tour guide… and really interesting tour!
Skylie W,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00I can’t tell you how highly we rated our time and tour with Mr Koichiro Shimotamari (San). He was so knowledgeable and kind and thoughtful for our whole time together. I already loved sumo after living here many years ago and I wanted to introduce my husband to sumo and Koichiro San did a wonderful job explaining all the smallest of important details in our time together. Man… I wish I could have Koichiro San around all of the time in Japan. ❤️ Such a kind and thoughtful guide and person. Thank you! 😊
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