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Chair Seat Guaranteed SUMO Practice +Photo +Culture Option
(17) Reviews
1-chōme
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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The hours specified in the tour are the hours taken on the journey and these are approximate.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The three most popular Japan culture experiences are sushi making, tea ceremony and sumo watching.
Here, you will see REAL SUMO WRESTLERS do their morning practice sessions to go up the hierarchy and achieve their dreams to be up there. Note that this is not a sumo entertainment show but the real thing: authentic.
Unlike other practice sessions out there, you will NOT be sitting on the floor on a cushion but GIVEN A SEAT so that it is easier on the knee.
You will be given an information session by an experienced local guide so that you are more versed on sumo and its context. Not just a take me to a sumo stable and bye-bye arrangement. Of course, you can bypass the information session sh...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees to stable
Group Photo of session
Presentation of sumo by local guide
QA session with sumo wrestler
Gratuities
Optional tours
Meeting Points
Departure
地下駅半蔵門線清澄白河駅
We will meet you at EXIT B1 Near convenience store family mart.
Return
Chair Seat Guaranteed SUMO Practice +Photo +Culture Option
(17) Reviews
1-chōme
About
The three most popular Japan culture experiences are sushi making, tea ceremony and sumo watching.
Here, you will see REAL SUMO WRESTLERS do their morning practice sessions to go up the hierarchy and achieve their dreams to be up there. Note that this is not a sumo entertainment show but the real thing: authentic.
Unlike other practice sessions out there, you will NOT be sitting on the floor on a cushion but GIVEN A SEAT so that it is easier on the knee.
You will be given an information session by an experienced local guide so that you are more versed on sumo and its context. Not just a take me to a sumo stable and bye-bye arrangement. Of course, you can bypass the information session sh...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance fees to stable
Group Photo of session
Presentation of sumo by local guide
QA session with sumo wrestler
Gratuities
Optional tours
Meeting Points
Departure
地下駅半蔵門線清澄白河駅
We will meet you at EXIT B1 Near convenience store family mart.
Return
Itinerary
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Kiyosumi-shirakawa Sta.
We will meet up at Kiyosumi Shirakawa station a crossing station for the Oedo line and the Hanzomon line.
The EXIT IS B1 and we will meet you at the ground level. There is a Family Mart convenience store next to the exit should you need emergency supplies.
We will give you a briefing on sumo morning practice etiquettes and proceed to go to the allocated sumo stable.
15 minutes
2
Koto
We will be seated instead of be sitting on the floor and you will be watch the morning practice as it unfolds in very near proximity.
No talking, no eating or drinking.
Taking pictures is perfectly fine.
1 hour and 40 minutes
3
Koto
You will be given an opportunity to talk with active sumo wrestlers and potentially take pictures.
Your photo could become valuable as the chosen wrestler moves up the ranks!
20 minutes
4
Koto
The experienced local guide will give you a session on the history and context of sumo. What it is and how it came to be.
25 minutes
5
Kiyosumi-shirakawa Sta.
You will return to the station and be off on your way.
6
Koto
Time required to transfer to and from the sumo stable.
