Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice & Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access
【Tour Highlights】 ・Watch Real Sumo Practice Get insider access to a real sumo training session. You’ll be up close and may take photos with the wrestlers. ・Enjoy Japanese Brunch After practice, enjoy a local breakfast (around ¥1,000, not included). Learn dining etiquette and culture as you eat.
【Important Notes】 This tour is very popular. Group size may be 15–30 people, and the stable may be shared with other tour groups.
From September 14th to 28th, the Grand Sumo September Tournament will be held in Tokyo. During this period, morning practice will start 30 minutes earlier, and viewing time will be about one hour.
The tour is offered at a discounted price, but watching the intense, focused training during the tournament is a rare and valuable experience. Don’t miss this special opportunity!
※Please note that the brunch is optional and costs around 1,000 yen per person, paid separately on-site.
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Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice & Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access
What's included in Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice & Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Sumida
Please gather near the **multipurpose restroom at Narihira Park**, which is the meeting point. There, the guide will check your name, hand out materials related to sumo, and explain important manners and rules to follow during the visit.
Sumida
At a sumo stable in this area, you'll have the rare opportunity to watch Japan's national sport up close. Witness the powerful and traditional art of sumo, which can only be experienced in limited locations and during specific periods. Afterward, you'll have the chance to take photos with the wrestlers. At that time, we kindly encourage you to show your appreciation and support for the sumo wrestlers by giving a tip to the guide on the day of the tour. 【Important note】 From September 14th to 28th, the Grand Sumo September Tournament will be held in Tokyo. During this period, morning practice will start 30 minutes earlier, and viewing time will be about one hour. The tour is offered at a discounted price, but watching the intense, focused training during the tournament is a rare and valuable experience. Don’t miss this special opportunity!
Sumida
We will enjoy a Japanese brunch at a café or diner near the sumo stable. The restaurant we visit may vary depending on the day of the week. Please note that the meal is not included in the tour price. It usually costs around 1,000 yen per person, but the exact amount may vary depending on what each person orders.
Inclusions
- English-Speaking Guide
- Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Fee
- Gratuities
- Brunch
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Around Narihira Park Restroom (Multipurpose) This park is about a 10-minute walk from Oshiage Station, so please make sure to allow enough time to arrive comfortably.
End Points
- After enjoying a Japanese-style brunch, we will finish the tour and say goodbye around 11:30 AM at this location. It’s about a 5-minute walk to **Kinshicho Station**, which is served by both JR and subway lines, making it a convenient location to head to your next destination.
