Tokyo Sumo Morning Training/ Sumo Practice with Wrestlers

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

[Sumo Morning Training Option]

Step into the hidden world of sumo wrestling with our exclusive Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour. This is your rare chance to sit just a few feet away from professional wrestlers as they train with full intensity inside an authentic sumo stable.

Unlike shows, this is the real thing—raw, powerful, and deeply traditional. You’ll feel the ground shake with every clash, hear the heavy breaths of the rikishi, and sense the discipline and spirit that have defined sumo for centuries

[ Sumo Practice With Wrestlers Option]

Sumo stables are rarely open to outsiders. But this program offers something truly extraordinary: the chance to observe and learn directly from Sumo wrestlers who live and breathe the sport every single day.

This is an intimate glimpse into the raw intensity of Sumo training, just meters away from the ring. You’ll feel the power, the discipline, and the spirit of the sport as it unfolds before you.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

The location and time of the morning sumo Training may vary depending on the tour date. After making a reservation, specific details regarding the meeting point and time will be sent to you. If you don't receive any message from us, Japan Wonder Travel, please contact us.

Please use the restroom before arriving at the meeting point.

Eating is not allowed（**guests are allowed to drink water and sports drinks inside the stable )

You can NOT leave the sumo stable in the middle of the practice, and try to stay and watch the practice until the very end.

If you are not feeling well, please refrain from joining the tour.

Cellphones must be on silent

Once you leave the sumo stable, you cannot re-enter.

Photos are OK but only without the flash or shutter sounds(Videos are not allowed)

Please do not stretch your legs toward the ring. It is considered impolite to show the soles of feet to the wrestlers. Please watch the practice silently and respectfully

Please be very careful not to interfere with the sumo wrestlers concentration.

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

Depending on the day, the morning practice schedule may vary, and therefore the duration of the tour may be slightly affected by this, especially when there is a Grand Tournament coming up. Please be aware that the practice may end earlier than usual, meaning the tour will be shorter than mentioned.

Some sumo stables may not have chairs. You may have to sit on the floor. Please note in advance.

Please be aware that we will not be able to compensate you or refund you if you don't make it to the meeting place, or arrive late, without having checked your messages from us.

While the Stable is in fact the one where the Yokozuna trains, it is not known until the morning of the experience whether or not he will actually be there. Please be warned in advance.

[For Sumo Practice with Wrestlers Option] Women are welcome to join this tour. However, due to religious and cultural traditions observed at this facility, female participants are not permitted to enter the dohyō (Sumo ring). Instead, women may fully participate in the training experience from designated seating areas.

[For Sumo Practice with Wrestlers Option] Please come in comfortable clothes.

[For Sumo Practice with Wrestlers Option] Men must remove their shoes before stepping onto the dohyo (sumo ring)

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

[For Morning Training]Real time explanation from your guide through earbuds

[For Real Sumo Practice with Wrestlers Option] Sumo training with wrestlers

Picture with the sumo wrestler

Sumo stable entrance and watch the practice closely

Local, professional and knowledgeable guide

What To Expect

Tokyo Prefecture

*Please note： The location and time of the morning sumo practice may vary depending on the tour date. After making a reservation, we will provide you with specific details regarding the meeting point and time. After meeting up with your guide, you will listen to the explanation about sumo and then, head to the stable.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Tokyo

Enter Sumo stable. 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.

55 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Sumo Practice with Wrestlers

This is a rare workshop held inside an actual Sumo stable. if you seek something real, this experience is for you.
Note: children are welcome! *If you want to see the Morning Training, please choose other option.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Sumo Morning Training Viewing

Experience the sacred world of sumo with our exclusive Morning Training Tour.
Note: If you want to try training with wrestlers, please choose other options.

Reviews

4.94

107 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

101

Absolutely fantastic! First morning in Japan. Just go, Mako is a wonderful guide! Simply go as her knowledge is superb, it's fun
Paul M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is the most amazing tour! Mako is the most knowledgeable and fun guide. First morning in Tokyo for an 830 am meet. The Sumo training is just the best and set off our holiday in Japan. Just go!
Super 👍
foodlover0151,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
That was really a very interesting experience. Kaz led us through the entire training session with many informative explanations. She speaks excellent, very understandable English. Highly recommended.
We have a winner!
Bill T,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
An immersive experience into the world of sumo wrestling. We learned the history, the rules, the training, as well as a day in the life of a sumo professional. We did warmup exercises and some hands on training before actually going one on one with a wrestler! Our guide, Tai, was professional, informative and well versed in the world of sumo. We finished up with a question and answer period with the wrestlers and fun pictures. Appropriate for families, couples and solos. This experience far exceeded my expectations and I would highly recommend!
Very interesting and informative
paulabJ7553ZB,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful insight to the world of Sumo with our guide Kaz. We were so lucky to see Professional and apprentice Sumo wrestlers training. Such an interesting hour with Kaz keeping us informed via earpiece as to the training methods. There are chairs to sit on and everyone had a good view. Would definitely go again. We had photos taken with the wrestlers afterwards.
Real sumo training: great experience
Anne-Loulou,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great to learn more about sumo: an hour of real training with live explanations. We had the chance to see real professionals. It was exciting
Wonderfull moment
R8563VDarthurb,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience and we had to see a lot of fights. The guide is great and give plenty of useful explanations. I advise you to arrive earlier because the seats are not reserved. Thank you a lot to all the sumo and staff.
Amazing Experience at Sumo Tokyo
arthurelliotv,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing experience, super interesting especially with the comments made by the guide. Make sure to dress warmly since it’s in an extension of the stable which is not heated. Also ensure you arrive early for your experience as it is first come first serve in order to get the best seats. Overall I would recommend to see it.
Well worth it!
9stormiec,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience! We learned so much about the sport and the athletes. Our guide, Shun was an excellent host! Our trip was outside the window of sumo tournaments, so since we couldn’t do that, this tour was a great replacement.
Intense and authentic sumo experience
M3128SLmatthewr,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an incredible honour to see so many wrestlers practising under the watchful eye of their coaches and sumo master. We watched an hour of practise that felt intense, physical and authentic. Our tour guide Shun provided lots of really interesting commentary about the history of sumo and how it is practised today.
Fun Sumo viewing
Chris7629,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Viewed the actions up close. Nice and detailed explanation as well. The rules , traditions and how ranking works were interesting