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3 hours
Mobile ticket
【Tour Highlights】
・Watch Real Sumo Practice
Get insider access to a real sumo training session.
You’ll be up close and may take photos with the wrestlers.
・Enjoy Japanese Brunch
After practice, enjoy a local breakfast (around ¥1,000, not included). Learn dining etiquette and culture as you eat.
【Important Notes】
This tour is very popular. Group size may be 15–30 people, and the stable may be shared with other tour groups.
From September 14th to 28th, the Grand Sumo September Tournament will be held in Tokyo.
During this period, morning practice will start 30 minutes earlier, and viewing time will be about one hour.
The tour is offered at a discounted price, but watching the intense, focused training during the tournament is a rare and valuable experience.
Don’t miss this special opportunity!
※Please note that the brunch is optional and costs around 1,000 yen per person, paid separately on-site.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
English-Speaking Guide
Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Fee
Gratuities
Brunch
Sumida
Please gather near the **multipurpose restroom at Narihira Park**, which is the meeting point. There, the guide will check your name, hand out materials related to sumo, and explain important manners and rules to follow during the visit.
Sumida
At a sumo stable in this area, you'll have the rare opportunity to watch Japan's national sport up close. Witness the powerful and traditional art of sumo, which can only be experienced in limited locations and during specific periods. Afterward, you'll have the chance to take photos with the wrestlers. At that time, we kindly encourage you to show your appreciation and support for the sumo wrestlers by giving a tip to the guide on the day of the tour. 【Important note】 From September 14th to 28th, the Grand Sumo September Tournament will be held in Tokyo. During this period, morning practice will start 30 minutes earlier, and viewing time will be about one hour. The tour is offered at a discounted price, but watching the intense, focused training during the tournament is a rare and valuable experience. Don’t miss this special opportunity!
50 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
JANEANNE L,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
Highly recommend this experience. We had a fabulous morning at the Sumo practice session. Our guides messaged us the night before with full instructions and Sumo guide. The training session was intense and gave insights to a Sumo life. Plenty of opportunity to ask questions and photos with the Sumo wrestlers at the end. We unfortunately couldn’t make the self funded brunch afterwards but it sounded like a good local experience.
Michelle W,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
This was an amazing experience, one I would highly recommend! Our lovely guide, Haru, was a delight to be with and very informative. We also went along to the brunch, which was a wonderful experience as well. I recommend you allow extra time to do this too. 10/10, thank you, Haru!
Anonymous,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
This was a great experience. Momo went out of her way to answer questions. We Would highly recommend
Sandra J,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
I was pleasantly surprised by how the practice turned out to be! The q&a and photo opp were a nice touch! Brunch after was delicious.
Marco M,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
This was such a unique inside view of the world of sumo. Our guide, Peach, shared a brief history of sumo prior to watching the wrestlers practice which was so useful while observing. Unfortunately I could not join the brunch afterwards (I unintentionally double booked myself) but I would have joined otherwise. 10/10 would recommend!
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