• Tokyo Skytree - Tokyo Sky Tree is the world’s tallest self-standing broadcasting tower. You will be overwhelmed by this massive and gigantic structure inspired by the image of a Japanese sword. Here the guide will brief you on how to enjoy sumo and simple rules you need to abide by while watching the practice in the stable.
• Sumida - We will visit a sumo stable and watch the practice sitting inside the stable.

• Guiding in English by a local certified expert guide
• Donations to the stable
• Most probably, there is a photo shooting session with sumo wrestlers.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off

The guide will first explain the origin, history, rules, fun, etc. of sumo. Sumo wrestlers are working extremely hard to be stronger because their ranking directly affects their income. The morning practice starts before 7:00 a.m. with stretching, warming-up, and a routine of basic sumo movements. We get into the stable around 8:00 a.m. when they start practice matches. You will be overwhelmed by the sounds as you watch wrestlers hit their bodies head-on again and again. By this time, you will realize a huge mass of muscles constitute their bodies. When they stretch to cool down, you are now surprised to see how supple they are, which may be counter-intuitive given their gigantic bodies.

We will mostly have a chance to take photos with them after the practice.

Option: Chanko-nabe lunch
The guide will take you to a chanko-nabe restaurant for lunch. This nutrient dish is in the centerpiece of sumo wrestlers’ diet to gain weight and muscles to build their bodies.

• All participants are required to sit on a cushion on a flat floor; no chairs are available.

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