Watch Sumo Morning Practice at Stable in Tokyo

About this experience

Meet your guide who will escort you into an exclusive and fascinating world with a visit to a sumo training center to observe a morning practice session. Gain insight from observing this ancient Japanese martial art and get to grips with its rules and regulations.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 60 min

   You can say that sumo must be one of the world's most unique national sports. Sumo originated in Japan as early as the 1600s and Japan remains the only country where this heavyweight sport is practiced professionally. Fighters live in communal 'stables' where every aspect of their daily lives is dictated by strict tradition. These traditions, etiquette, and customs are not taken lightly. Many sumo stables are not open to foreign visitors, and for those that are, even spectators are expected to adhere to specific rules. Visit the stables and watch the wrestlers practice the art of sumo. Make sure not to eat, talk loudly, or take photos with bright flashes or loud noises so you don't distract the wrestlers!

What's included

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• Entrance fee of Sumo practice
• Photos with sumo Wrestlers at the end

What's not included

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• This product does not include any food or beverages.

Additional information

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• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Minimum age is 13 years
• Activity requires sitting for long periods of time on the floor
• Conditions depend on sumo stable's schedule and can only be confirmed about one week before. Tournaments are held in other months and thus, the stable is closed. Exact dates vary each year
• Ending time of practice varies every day
• Duration will be between 60 to 90 minutes (Please note that this may be shorter when we have tournament in Tokyo)
• During sumo tournament season in Tokyo in January, May, September, (around 15th~25th), practice duration will be between 30 min to 40 min. Duration is not usual but price will be same.
• Please note that date changes are not allowed within 3 days of the experience. In case of flight delays, illness, or any other reason, it will be treated as a cancellation.
• Participants should be able to sit on the floor for an extended period

Cancellation policy

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If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.