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Sumo Morning Practice near Tokyo Skytree: Photo with Wrestler
Product code 21490P130
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From JPY 16,200
Dates
Aug 3, 2026 to Oct 16, 2027
Start times
7:30 AM
Travelers
Child ages 6-12, Adult ages 13-99
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Sumo Morning Practice near Tokyo Skytree: Photo with Wrestler
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Duration
2 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 16,200
Sumo Morning Practice near Tokyo Skytree: Photo with Wrestler
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Duration
2 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
If you want to watch the Sumo wrestlers up close, this is one of the closest you can get! And in this tour, we could talk with stable master. So you could ask some questions directly. 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. You will meet with your knowledgeable tour guide at the station and walk to the stable(15 to 20 mins walk).Your guide will explain you about Sumo, its history, rules and regulations before entering the stable and then watch it together. You will see the unique traditional sports which is at the same time religious rituals, originally started to entertain the Shinto deities. If you are lucky, you will get to take photos with the wrestlers after the practice!
Overview
If you want to watch the Sumo wrestlers up close, this is one of the closest you can get! And in this tour, we could talk with stable master. So you could ask some questions directly. 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. You will meet with your knowledgeable tour guide at the station and walk to the stable(15 to 20 mins walk).Your guide will explain you about Sumo, its history, rules and regulations before entering the stable and then watch it together. You will see the unique traditional sports which is at the same time religious rituals, originally started to entertain the Shinto deities. If you are lucky, you will get to take photos with the wrestlers after the practice!
What's Included
Included
Entrance fee to the traditional Sumo Stable (Heya)
Photo Opportunity with Sumo Wrestlers
Local Professional and knowledgeable guide
Complimentary Sumo Rules & Etiquette Handout
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
[Meet up time]7:15AM Tokyo Metro Oshiage (Skytree Mae) Station, Toei-Asakusa Line Oshiage Station A1 Exit (ground floor). A1 Exit (ground floor, outside) *The tour starts at 7:30am.
End point
[Meet up time]7:15AM Tokyo Metro Oshiage (Skytree Mae) Station, Toei-Asakusa Line Oshiage Station A1 Exit (ground floor). A1 Exit (ground floor, outside) *The tour starts at 7:30am.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
15 minutes
Stop 1
Meet your guide at 7:30am at the nearby train station before making your way to the sumo stable. Get ready to get some amazing insight into this unique Japanese sport that originated from the religion of Shintoism. Learn from your guide about how the origin of sumo dates back at least 1500 years, and about how it preserves rituals and traditional aspects of Shinto while also being a major spectator sport in Japan. Before you take your seat on the ground in the sumo stable, learn about the six annual Grand Tournaments that all go on for 15-days. Three of them are in Tokyo, and one in Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka respectively.
Stop 2
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 2
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. At the end of the practice, your guide will walk you back to the train station where you will part ways.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
Take a photo with the sumo wrestlers and finish the tour *Please note that the practice may end earlier than usual, meaning the tour will be shorter than mentioned depending on the day
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
We start from the foot of Tokyo Skytree and back to Skytree after the tour.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
NO CHAIRS in the sumo stable. Please note, if sitting cross-legged on the ground for approximately 1.5-hours is not doable for you, we recommend you not booking this tour
Other
Please be at the meeting point at 7:10am. We will leave at 7:30 AM sharp, so please make sure to be there on time!
Other
In the case that you are late and will not make it to the meeting place on time, please send us a message. Then please go to the sumo stable by yourself. You will not be able to enter the stable without contacting us.
Other
No shoes on the raised wooden floor in the stable. Please take your shoes off as soon as you get into the stable.
Other
Please sit on the floor (cross-legged) and do not stretch your legs toward the ring. It is considered impolite to show the soles of feet to the wrestlers.
Other
No food, No chewing gum and candies, No smoke. You can bring and drink water.
Other
Please do not step down on the ring or the sandy ground. The ring is a sacred place for the wrestlers.
Other
Sunglasses and hats are not allowed in the stable
Other
Cellphones must be on silent. Photos are OK but only without the flash or shutter sounds
Other
You may take videos, but you cannot upload photos and videos on any social media platforms
Other
The practice/tour may be a bit shorter or longer than expected depending on the content of the practice
Other
For tournament season, the tour time would be different. So please check our direct message.
Other
Please watch the practice silently and respectfully
Other
Modest clothing only
Other
Do not stand up or move around during the practice.
Other
Minimum age is 6 years old(If your kids are noisy, move around, or cannot watch the practice quietly, you will be asked to leave the sumo stable during the tour.)
Other
Please follow the guide's instructions during the tour.
Other
Please try to use the restroom before joining the tour.
Other
It is about a 15 minute walk to the stable from the meeting point, so please bring a towel to wipe off your feet if you think your feet will get wet in the rain on the way there.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
4.9
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