Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice & Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

English-Speaking Guide

Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Fee

Gratuities

Brunch

What To Expect

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.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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!

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice & Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access

Reviews

4.73

52 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It was cool to see the...
Denise W,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
It was cool to see the training up close. :-) It's amazing to see how hard they workout. Personal let down: Due to traditions women aren't allowed into the ring and I also wanted to try pushing one of the Sumos (like all male visitors).
Inspiring experience!
Elaine L,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was one of the best experiences we have had in Japan. It was so special to see a real practice. The wrestlers were so amazing and hardworking. Witnessing a small part of their lives was inspiring. Great for the entire family!
Highly recommend this...
JANEANNE L,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Wonderful experience!
Michelle W,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!
Sumo training
Anonymous,
Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great experience. Momo went out of her way to answer questions. We Would highly recommend
Definitely book
Sandra J,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
This was such a unique...
Marco M,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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!
Superb Suma
Scott L,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience and awesome pictures taken with the wrestlers. Our 3 grown sons loved thiis and one of our sons got to wrestle with them.
Authentic cultural experience
Claire A,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Very authentic experience watching the wrestlers train and practice. The men then had a chance to go in the ring and go up against the wrestlers. This was fun! Some wrestlers were away on tour so we had three children in the group.
Great behind the seen experience
Serge L,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The whole thing was great. The guide was very knowledgeable. We got everything we were promised. The thrill and the excitement of a Sumo tournement is second to none but to be able to get up close and personnal and to witness how hard the wrestlers train to get there is amazing. It really felt like a genuine Japanese experience. I highly recommande it.