Tokyo Sumo Practice & Wrestler-Cooked Hot Pot
5.0
51 Ratings
Koto City
Experience the intense and serious atmosphere of Sumo wrestling by watching the morning practice up close. Plus, enjoy a special treat of Chanko Nabe made by real sumo wrestlers!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tokyo Prefecture - *Please note:\nThe location and time of the morning sumo practice may vary depending on the tour date. After making a reservation, we will provide you with specific details regarding the meeting point and time.

After meeting up with your guide, you will listen to the explanation about sumo and then, head to the stable.

  • Tokyo - Enter Sumo stable.
    Watch quietly and respectfully as the sumo wrestlers go through their daily routine. You are sure to be in awe as you see them going through their rigorous training, and you will gain a newfound insight into this ancient art.

  • Tokyo - Eat Chanko Nabe(Sumo Wrestler’s Hot Pot) made by Sumo wrestlers.

[What is Chanko Nabe?]
Chanko Nabe is a traditional Japanese hot pot meal that includes ingredients such as chicken, tofu, and various vegetables like radish, cabbage, carrots, and mushrooms among other things. It’s a hearty dish that helps the Sumo wrestlers get the nutrition they need to sustain them for their rigorous daily practice.

What's Included
  • Sumo stable entrance
  • Lunch
  • Local, professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Other personal expenses
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

If you want to watch the 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 watching any videos.

[What makes this tour so special?]
While all Sumo Morning Practice tours are special and unique experiences, what sets this tour apart from others is that you are actually able to eat Chanko Nabe made by real sumo wrestlers in the stable! Step into the life of the wrestlers and see what they do and eat on a day to day basis. This is an opportunity that you will not find elsewhere and it will be a memory you are sure to cherish for years to come.

  • The location and time of the morning sumo practice may vary depending on the tour date. After making a reservation, specific details regarding the meeting point and time will be sent to you. If you don’t receive any message from us, Japan Wonder Travel, please contact us.
  • Please use the restroom before arriving at the meeting point.
  • Eating is not allowed(**guests are allowed to drink water and sports drinks inside the stable )
  • You can NOT leave the sumo stable in the middle of the practice, and try to stay and watch the practice until the very end.
  • If you are not feeling well, please refrain from joining the tour.
  • Minimum age is 10 years old (Kids 11 and under cannot enter the stable)
  • Cellphones must be on silent
  • Once you leave the sumo stable, you cannot re-enter.
  • Photos are OK but only without the flash or shutter sounds(Videos are not allowed)
  • Please do not stretch your legs toward the ring. It is considered impolite to show the soles of feet to the wrestlers. Please watch the practice silently and respectfully
  • Please be very careful not to interfere with the sumo wrestlers concentration.
  • The practice/tour may be a bit shorter or longer than expected depending on the content of the practice
  • Depending on the day, the morning practice schedule may vary, and therefore the duration of the tour may be slightly affected by this, especially when there is a Grand Tournament coming up. Please be aware that the practice may end earlier than usual, meaning the tour will be shorter than mentioned.
  • Some sumo stables may not have chairs. You may have to sit on the floor. Please note in advance.
  • Please be aware that we will not be able to compensate you or refund you if you don’t make it to the meeting place, or arrive late, without having checked your messages from us.
  • While the Stable is in fact the one where the Yokozuna trains, it is not known until the morning of the experience whether or not he will actually be there. Please be warned in advance.
Location
Sumiyoshi Sta.
Please meetup at 9:45 AM @ Sumiyoshi Station(Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line/Toei Shinjuku Line) B2 Exit (ground floor) *Near Lawson Koto Sumiyoshi 2-chome store
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
5.0
(51 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Luisvertti
May 15, 2024
Most recommend experience ever - Amazing experience. One of the most incredible experience I had in Japan and my life. We had the opportunity to meet all the most important members in this sport
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Ben_stockwell
Apr 23, 2024
Up close and personal sumo experience. - Amazing experience. Very friendly guide who answered questions prior to the session. Easy to find meeting place. Good value for money in terms of duration of session. We were incredibly fortunate to witness the Yokozuna training. Things to note: If you take a proper camera, learn how to turn off shutter noise and any sensor beeps prior to getting there. It can last up to 3 hours. If you are not flexible or have a bad back keep this in mind. You can leave early if you need to but you can’t show the soles of your feet to the mat. It gets pretty sweaty in there. Quite a small space. Makes for an immersive experience but you may want to bring a mask and removable layers. 100% recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Strumieg
Apr 5, 2024
Great first day in Tokyo - We had a wonderful time today on the food tour. This was our first time in Tokyo, and we were looking forward to trying some of the unique food options. The tour did not disappoint, and our guide Tobu was very professional and knowledgeable.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Billyh1618
Apr 5, 2024
Good tour guid is everything - Today we toured with Mieko. Mieko speaks good English, with a lot of knowledge and a sense of humor. Felt very comfortable walking with her around the market and surrounding temples. We received a lot of information and interesting stories. The tour included a lot of tastings and an explanation of everything we tasted. It was excellent! We highly recommend Mieko Billy harel Israel
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Carolynbg8931ga
Mar 29, 2024
Tasty and fun! - Thank you Hiro san for a wonderful evening. The food and drink were delicious and plentiful. I loved the three establishments that were chosen for us. Lots of fun and highly recommended!!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
823deliac
Feb 28, 2024
Great tour and introduction to Tokyo! - Mieko was a very knowledgeable and lovely guide for the fish market tour! I booked this tour for my first morning in Tokyo and enjoyed Mieko's company immensely.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
S8186em_
Feb 20, 2024
Truly exclusive experience ! - It was such an amazing tour… we got to see quite a few Sekitori ( fully qualified and pro. level wrestlers) along with Yokozuna !! Their passionate practice and training was so intense and our tour guide Yuko san was very informative, accommodating and kind. Chanko prepared by wrestlers was very tasty too. Highly recommended to an enthusiastic sumo fan as well as for those who are just interested in sumo. Truly exclusive experience !
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Taihuff
Feb 18, 2024
Unforgettable Sumo Experience in Tokyo - Whether you've never seen sumo before or you're a big fan, this tour is something that everyone visiting Tokyo needs to check out. Not only do you get to see top division wrestlers go through their intense morning practice routine, but you also get to indulge in a delicious chanko hot pot meal made by the wrestlers themselves afterwards! On top of this, you may even have the chance to chat with the Yokozuna(grand champion). It's safe to say that this was one of the main highlights of my trip and I would love to do it again next time I'm in town. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn more about the sport of sumo or just Japanese culture in general.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Matthieu_c
Feb 16, 2024
Really unique and impressive experience - It was great to have such a unique experience. The sumo wrestlers were impressive and their training routine was really interesting to watch. It was also fun to discuss with some of them afterwards and experience eating chanko.
Review provided by Viator
676manc
Feb 15, 2024
Unforgettable experience of Japanese unique culture. - Brilliant experience of Japanese culture. Great explanation by the guide. Small group. Up close, sight and sounds of a unique historical sport. Lunch time was a bit rush. I thought the lunch was sumo hotpot, but the food was more than enough.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
July 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today