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Experience real sumo training with expert guidance, try a match with a rikishi if you wish, and make chanko-nabe together. Open to all and easily accessible from Yokohama, Tokyo, and Shinjuku.

Highlights

• Experience the actual training of sumo wrestlers in a real sumo stable
• Listen as your guide explains the history and traditions of sumo wrestling
• Make chicken dumplings for chanko-nabe
• Finally, you will have a Sumo match with a rikishi! (Only if you want.)
• 10 minutes from Yokohama Station, 20 minutes from Tokyo Station

Description

Meet your local guide at the Shin-Kawasaki station and head to a real sumo stable, which was officially used until 2022. Learn about the unique lifestyle and customs of the sumo world, followed by a tour to see the dining room, bath, and practice area. Afterwards, have a seat right in front of the sumo ring to watch a morning sumo practice session. See how the morning practice begins, what kind of movements are used, and why. Afterwards, you'll have the opportunity to try out these movements for yourself. Next, your guide will explain sumo rules, moves, and techniques and the sumo wrestlers show how a real sumo match begins. Afterwards, those who wish to participate will have the opportunity to fight with a sumo wrestler as if it were a real match. After the match, eat chankonabe some chankonabe, a dish that makes sumo wrestler's body big. Make chicken dumplings with the wrestlers eat together around a table that was actually used in the sumo room. While eating lunch, take the opportunity to ask questions and enjoy conversation with the wrestlers. You can also take pictures and make memorial handprints on paper.

Includes

Guide Sumo stable visit Lunch with sumo wrestlers Tour photos T-shirt

Important Information

• The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller. Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention. Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated. Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour. Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have walking problems we recommend booking a private tour.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days in advance for a full refund