Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour

Experience an intimate and traditional Sumo encounter in Tokyo with our Sumo Morning Practice Tour. Get up close to the wrestlers, feel the intense atmosphere, and learn about the history and traditions of Sumo.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ryogoku Station Gallery - Join the guide at 7:45 am at the nearby train station before heading to the sumo stable. Prepare to gain fascinating insights into this distinctive Japanese sport, which has its roots in Shintoism. The guide will share how sumo’s origins trace back at least 1500 years and how it maintains Shinto rituals and traditions…
What's Included
  • Photos with wrestlers (depends on the day)
  • Local, professional guide
  • Sumo stable entrance and watch the real practice closely
Additional Information

If you want to watch the REAL Sumo wrestlers up close, this is one of the closest you can get!
Let’s watch the wrestler’s morning practice right next to the ring and feel the intense and serious atmosphere. The sound of wrestlers colliding to each other, their breath and the scent of the fragrance they wear are something that you can never feel by…

Location
2-chōme-59-3 Nihonbashihamachō
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jdmacht
Jun 22, 2025
Totally with the price of admission - Simply - great fun. Get ready for a fun time for all ages. The meal is an introduction to traditional Japanese quinine. The show is simple and all in good fun - and gives a basic introduction to Sumo wrestling from some current and past wrestlers. Photos and videos are welcome and encouraged.
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Elysep377
Jun 19, 2025
Super Sumo Sensation - Shinobu was super nice and informative throughout our activity. He was very happy to answer any questions. Shinobu was very accommodating to foreigners!!
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Northstar10957159827
Jun 16, 2025
Great experience - would recommend! - Our guide Yuko explained everything very well on the beginning so we were able to watch the training and understand the background. We were allowed to take photos and I was very happy that we were allowed to take photos with the sumoringers afterwards. Interesting and great fun!
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Alec_w
Jun 9, 2025
A highlight of our trip! - This was something we did our first day, but was a highlight of our trip. Sumo wrestlers get a bad rep in the U.S. as fat and lazy, but watching these ATHLETES practice drove that stereotype as far out of my brain as possible. The stable master was friendly and encouraging to ask questions, and the wrestlers were friendly in our interactions. Watching these powerful men demonstrate their skill was something I’d recommend to any and every one coming to Japan!
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Chris_w
Jun 7, 2025
Really great experience,... - Really great experience, it was interesting to see the detail that they go into as part of their training!
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Yag34
Jun 5, 2025
Must do in Tokyo - Great morning slot a Ryogoku sumo stable. Yuko our guide was very resourceful and informative. We were very close to the wrestlers and could felt the burden of the heavy training. Good discovery of this sport !
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Julie_k
May 24, 2025
Sumo Morning Practice: The Experience of a Lifetime! - Attending an actual Sumo morning practice was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience -- absolutely authentic, not only with regard to the sport itself, but also to the fascinating history and culture of Japan. Highest possible recommendation for this experience -- a true and utter privilege to have been there!
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Mary
Jun 7, 2025
Repetitive - Although the guide had limited English, he was very friendly and tried to give as much information as possible. We proceed to walk in group to the stable and it was nice to see the sumo fighters practicing, but after several minutes is quite repetitive, not much action. I was hoping to see more wrestling. At the end, they said you could take photos, but it felt very awkward. All in all, I think it is a bit overpriced. It was interesting to see, but definitely not a value for money tour. I also expected to see Ryogoku, the Mecca for sumo wrestling at the end as I thought it was included, but it was my mistake, I booked the wrong tour somehow, so if you want to see this, just double check the inclusions first.
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Joseph_k
Jun 3, 2025
Not worth the money - Really cool experience, unfortunately they ended the practice an hour early with no explanation. So we pretty much just watched them warm up and spar for 1min. So it could’ve been cooler but they really only did push ups and run around in a circle.
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Amir_y
Jun 22, 2025
Disappointed by inflexibility during travel emergency - Unfortunately, I was unable to join the tour due to a last-minute flight cancellation, something entirely outside my control. While I understand and acknowledge the provider’s stated refund policy, I was disappointed by the lack of flexibility in handling this kind of unexpected and verifiable travel disruption. I reached out and offered to provide documentation of the cancellation, hoping for some understanding or even partial reimbursement, but was told that no refund or date change would be possible. For a company operating in the travel and tourism industry—where unexpected events are not uncommon—I expected a more customer-focused and accommodating approach. This experience left me feeling unsupported as a traveler. I hope the provider considers revising their policy to offer at least some leniency in cases of legitimate, documented emergencies. That small gesture could go a long way in earning long-term trust and loyalty from customers.
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From $121
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).