2 hours
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Overview
Get exclusive access to an activity that most Japanese people, let alone tourists, have never witnessed: a sumo wrestling training session. Learn more about the ancient sports and its cultural significance as you watch the wrestlers warm up and spar with each other during their morning practice. Get the chance to photograph the wrestlers and to pose for pictures with them.
Operated by
MagicalTrip Inc.
Ratings & Reviews
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Great!
florianwM4477SU, Apr 2026
Great experience - if you have the time, you should definitely do it!
The real thing
Sylvie_D, Apr 2026
It was a privilege to witness a real training session at their home base. It was not a scripted or stage demonstration it was just a pure training exercise. I recommend it for anyone. It’s worth to wake up early!
Authentic Suno Practice
carolynmZ3022LU, Apr 2026
This was so fun and interesting! Our tour guide was a gem; very kind, funny and informative. Highly recommended!
Unique Sumo experience
Voyage31494980002, Apr 2026
We would like to thank our friendly and welcoming guide to take us on this great experience. It was wonderfull seeing these impressive athletes at work. Would book again.
Itinerary
Oshiage
Meeting at the Oshiage Station
Tokyo Skytree
We are visting one of the Sumo stables around Tokyo Skytree.
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Entrance fee of Sumo practice, Tour photos, A local guide fee
- A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- Magical Trip Sumo Guidebook – A concise, easy-to-read intro to sumo rules and history.
- Photos with sumo Wrestlers at the end
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- The sumo stable is often visited by various tour companies, so seating will be FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Late visitors may be seated 2-3 rows from the front. We appreciate your understanding.
- Caution: All areas in the sumo stable are off-limits, except for the tatami (straw flooring) areas.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.