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Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice: Viewing & Exclusive Interaction
(84) Reviews
Sumida
Important Information
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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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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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While most tours only allow you to watch practice in silence, our tour offers a rare opportunity to interact directly with the athletes. After witnessing the power of their morning training, you can ask the wrestlers your own questions in an exclusive Q&A session. Afterward, you’ll receive an official Sumo "Banzuke" (ranking sheet)in an original souvenir folder to take home.
- Get closer to the sumo wrestlers than you would if at a tournament - Talk directly with wrestlers during our private Q&A session - Learn way more about sumo than you would alone - Receive an authentic souvenir set (Banzuke ranking sheet & Folder)
Highlights
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-Speaking Guide
Official Sumo Souvenir Set (Banzuke & Original Folder)
Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Fee
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
2-chōme-3-番 Narihira
Around Narihira Park Restroom (Multipurpose)
This park is about a 10-minute walk from Oshiage Station, so please make sure to allow enough time to arrive comfortably.
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Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice: Viewing & Exclusive Interaction
(84) Reviews
Sumida
About
While most tours only allow you to watch practice in silence, our tour offers a rare opportunity to interact directly with the athletes. After witnessing the power of their morning training, you can ask the wrestlers your own questions in an exclusive Q&A session. Afterward, you’ll receive an official Sumo "Banzuke" (ranking sheet)in an original souvenir folder to take home.
- Get closer to the sumo wrestlers than you would if at a tournament - Talk directly with wrestlers during our private Q&A session - Learn way more about sumo than you would alone - Receive an authentic souvenir set (Banzuke ranking sheet & Folder)
Highlights
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English-Speaking Guide
Official Sumo Souvenir Set (Banzuke & Original Folder)
Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Fee
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
2-chōme-3-番 Narihira
Around Narihira Park Restroom (Multipurpose)
This park is about a 10-minute walk from Oshiage Station, so please make sure to allow enough time to arrive comfortably.
Return
Itinerary
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Orientation- We begin at Narihira Park (near the multipurpose restroom), where your expert guide will welcome you for an insider briefing. Before heading to the stable, you'll learn the hidden history, rituals, and essential etiquette of sumo to ensure you experience the practice like a true insider.
20 minutes
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Morning Practice Viewing-
[High light] Witness the Raw Power: Up-Close and Personal
Feel the earth shake and hear the impact as Japan’s titans clash just meters away. This is no tourist show—it’s a heart-pounding, authentic glimpse into the unwavering discipline and raw energy of professional 'Asageiko' (morning training).
【Important note: Tournament Period】
During the Grand Sumo Tournament (approx. 2 weeks in Jan, May, Sept), practice starts 30 mins earlier and viewing time is about 1 hour.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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Interaction with Wrestlers- [Highlight]Exclusive Q&A and Photo Session with Wrestlers
Talk directly to the wrestlers to hear their stories and take personal photos together with the athletes.
※Interactive Bonus: When the wrestlers' schedule allows, we may offer a special chance for male guests to step into the ring and experience a friendly 'challenge' (Not available during tournament seasons).
30 minutes
4
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Closing Session- Souvenirs and Extra Q&A
We will return to the park for a closing session. Your guide will present you with an official "Banzuke" (ranking sheet) in a specially designed souvenir folder.
[Extra Time for Curious Minds]
If you have more burning questions about the world of sumo, its traditions, or the wrestlers' lifestyles, your guide will stay to provide deeper insights. Whether you want to talk more about sumo or need a quick tip for a local lunch spot, we are here to ensure you leave as a true sumo insider!
