Tokyo: Visit To Sumo Stable & Watch Morning Practice

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Sumo wrestlers and their apprentices practice every morning in order to preserve Japan's national sport, sumo, and pass it on to future generations.

closer than the official games held at the Kokugikan, you can see their breathing and facial expressions from a distance, and observe the sounds of their bodies colliding and the tense morning practice sessions.

The coach's voice sounds strong and harsh, and may surprise you the first time you see. However, this is only possible because of the trust he has built with his students and the rikishi who train with him, and it is this trust that keeps the Ikazuchi Sumo Stable alive.

This is a valuable tour experience that even people living in Japan do not get to see on a daily basis.

We have prepared a special brochure for this tour, ready to help you get to know sumo better.

**If you feel inclined to support the rikishi after practice, please leave them a tip.

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 To Expect

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Visit to one of a strong sumo stable and watch their training during an hour. Then you can take some photos with Sumo wrestlers, and also you can ask a question to them. Notes* 1) Please refrain from private conversation during the tour for the concentration of the rikishi and his/her apprentices. 2) Taking video or flash photography is prohibited inside Sumo Stable. *Photographs without flash are fine. 3) Snacks, bread, rice balls, and other food are not allowed during the Morning Practice. Please bring your own drinks with lids.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Special Brochure

Tour guide

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Tokyo: Visit To Sumo Stable & Watch Morning Practice

Reviews

5.00

9 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Visit to the wrestlers with a good explanation and possibility to take a picture was quite pleasant it was a leu t
Yfae,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very well organized very pleasant and friendly we can recommend it to everyone our guide was Hiroshi top guy
Super
paulinelM6966QO,,Sep 27, 2025
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5.00
Hiroshi was super nice! Thank you for this unusual experience that made us discover the world of sumos Impressive
One of my favourite experiences
C6165RClukep,,Sep 21, 2025
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5.00
I absolutely loved the experience, would thoroughly recommend going and experiencing training live in the sumo wrestlers stable.
Sumo Wrestling
101davisd,,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super fun experience watching the sumo wrestlers, and our tour guide, Tomoko, was amazing. I would highly recommend to any tourists.
Fantastic Sumo Tour
C6358LNalexl,,Jun 21, 2025
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5.00
Tokomo was fantastic — very knowledgeable, friendly, and English- proficient. She provided a brief and informative overview of sumo wrestling before walking us to the stable.
Superb educational experience
jannN2869IA,,May 6, 2025
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5.00
Very emotional and enlivening experience that lets you see the life at completely different angle. I wouldn't recommend it for a family with children for others it's a must.
MUST VISIT Experience
advaitas2020,,May 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Watching an authentic sumo practice was an AMAZING and a “can’t miss” experience. The sumo wrestlers are incredible athletes with great power and speed, was awesome to watch from so close. Our guide Hiroshi and his partner, Ishida were very knowledgeable and passionate and helped make the experience very insightful and enjoyable for my wife and I. Hope to come back for the grand tournament one day! Arrigato!!
Great experience!
921samirai,,May 2, 2025
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5.00
Our guide was amazing! His name was Hiroshi. Was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Small group size was great. Would recommend!
You have to do this
markvG2516GZ,,Apr 26, 2025
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5.00
You have to do this. It’s amazing to see them train so hard and they are very nice . If you want you even get to go in the ring !!