Chair Seat Guaranteed SUMO Practice +Photo +Culture Option

About this experience

The three most popular Japan culture experiences are sushi making, tea ceremony and sumo watching. Here, you will see REAL SUMO WRESTLERS do their morning practice sessions to go up the hierarchy and achieve their dreams to be up there. Note that this is not a sumo entertainment show but the real thing: authentic. Unlike other practice sessions out there, you will NOT be sitting on the floor on a cushion but GIVEN A SEAT so that it is easier on the knee. You will be given an information session by an experienced local guide so that you are more versed on sumo and its context. Not just a take me to a sumo stable and bye-bye arrangement. Of course, you can bypass the information session should you have time restraints. The tour session would end around 1000-1030. Should you want to participate in the OPTIONAL Ginza/Nohonbashi tour, let us know in advance. This 4 hour tour is 15000JPY per person but can be given for an additional 5000JPY for those who participated in this tour.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 15 min

   We will meet up at Kiyosumi Shirakawa station a crossing station for the Oedo line and the Hanzomon line. The EXIT IS B1 and we will meet you at the ground level. There is a Family Mart convenience store next to the exit should you need emergency supplies. We will give you a briefing on sumo morning practice etiquettes and proceed to go to the allocated sumo stable.

2. Stop 2

   Duration: 100 min

   We will be seated instead of be sitting on the floor and you will be watch the morning practice as it unfolds in very near proximity. No talking, no eating or drinking. Taking pictures is perfectly fine.

3. Stop 3

   Duration: 20 min

   You will be given an opportunity to talk with active sumo wrestlers and potentially take pictures. Your photo could become valuable as the chosen wrestler moves up the ranks!

4. Stop 4

   Duration: 25 min

   The experienced local guide will give you a session on the history and context of sumo. What it is and how it came to be.

5. Stop 5

   You will return to the station and be off on your way.

6. Stop 6

   Duration: 20 min

   Time required to transfer to and from the sumo stable.

What's included

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• Entrance fees to stable
• Group Photo of session
• Presentation of sumo by local guide
• QA session with sumo wrestler

What's not included

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• Gratuities
• Optional tours

Additional information

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• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The hours specified in the tour are the hours taken on the journey and these are approximate.

Cancellation policy

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