• Kiyosumi-shirakawa Sta. - Gather at Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station where a local guide will escort you to the sumo stable!

• 3-chōme-6-2 Kiyosumi - Observe sumo practice at a Sumo stable
  Dive into this revered sport that remains highly respected today!
  Witness authentic sumo training up close and experience their power!

• Kiyosumi Gardens - Relax and conclude the tour at Kiyosumi Gardens

• Magical Trip Sumo Guidebook – A concise, easy-to-read intro to sumo rules and history.
• English-speaking guide
• Entrance fee for the Sumo stable
• Photo shoot with sumo wrestlers at the end

Sumo is a traditional sport that has been part of Japanese culture for over 1,400 years. Are you curious about the lifestyle of wrestlers who cultivate their powerful bodies and spirits? This tour offers a rare opportunity to enter a sumo stable, typically off-limits, and observe the morning practice sessions of sumo wrestlers, an experience not usually open to the public.

Witness authentic sumo training up close and feel the incredible strength of the wrestlers! Before the morning practice at the sumo stable, the guide will provide important notes and cultural insights to enhance your experience. Sumo practice is not a form of entertainment; it is rigorous training, so please observe with respect and refrain from interrupting. You will gain an appreciation for the rich tradition and history of sumo through their intense and demanding practice sessions! If fortunate, you might even have the chance to take a photo with a sumo wrestler at the end of the tour!

Discover more with a Special Sumo Info Document!

• The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
• There’s a possibility that the tour might be canceled due to unforeseen changes or practice cancellations by the sumo stables. Should this occur, we will promptly provide a full refund for your booking. Kindly note that this experience is restricted to individuals aged 12 years and above; those younger than 12 years cannot enter the sumo stable. If we find out a guest under 12 year old, we might have to ask the guest not to join the tour without any refund. Most sumo stables typically require guests to sit on the floor as they don’t provide chairs. Additionally, sumo stables retain the right to decline entry to guests who violate their rules. In such instances, refunds will not be issued. Permission to photograph sumo wrestlers or take pictures with them rests solely with the sumo stables. Be prepared for the possibility that you might not be allowed to capture photos due to decisions made by the stables. If the group size is substantial, it may be divided, with each subgroup visiting different stables. Participants might not have access to restroom facilities during the practice session, so please ensure you use the restroom before the tour commences. The duration of the sumo practice can sometimes extend beyond the estimated time, potentially causing the tour to conclude later than expected. The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller. Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group. We might sometime ask you to change the time/date depending on the availability of the Sumo morning practice schedule. Cancel Policy For a full refund, cancel 72 hours in advance of the tour date. Free rescheduling up to 72 hours before the tour date (depending on availability).
• Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
• If we recognize that children are too noisy and interfere with sumo rikishi training, we may ask them to leave the sumo stable. In such a case, please understand that you may not be allowed to re-enter the stable.

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