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Visit a champion's Sumo wrestling stable in Tokyo on a guided tour. Step into the life of the Sumo wrestlers and watch their intense training.

Highlights

• Watch a sumo morning training session up close at Champion's stable
• Learn about the history, rules, and rituals of sumo and its popularity in Japan
• Admire the strength, speed, and agility of the athletes as they train
• Real time explanation from your guide through earbuds(exclusive to this tour)
• Led by Sumo Wrestlers at the authentic Sumo stable

Description

This is a very limited experience even for the Japanese. Visit Yokozuna(Champion) stable, and see the practice up close!! Discover the world of sumo wrestling with a guided tour of a Tokyo real sumo stable. Witness the intensity of Japan's skilled sumo wrestlers as they train just feet away from you, offering an unparalleled insight into this traditional Japanese sport. Although the number of professional Sumo wrestlers is limited, this stable has the highest number of them. [Sumo Morning Training Option] Step into the hidden world of sumo wrestling with our exclusive Tokyo Sumo Morning Training Tour. This is your rare chance to sit just a few feet away from professional wrestlers as they train with full intensity inside an authentic sumo stable. Unlike shows, this is the real thing—raw, powerful, and deeply traditional. You’ll feel the ground shake with every clash, hear the heavy breaths of the rikishi, and sense the discipline and spirit that have defined sumo for centuries [ Sumo Practice With Wrestler Option] Sumo stables are rarely open to outsiders. But this program offers something truly extraordinary: the chance to observe and learn directly from Sumo wrestlers who live and breathe the sport every single day. This isn’t a staged performance or a tourist-friendly show. It’s an intimate glimpse into the raw intensity of Sumo training, just meters away from the ring. You’ll feel the power, the discipline, and the spirit of the sport as it unfolds before you. And after practice, you’ll have the rare opportunity to meet the wrestlers face-to-face and take a commemorative photo with them a moment few ever get to experience. [What is a Sumo Stable?] Sumo stables are the places where sumo wrestlers reside and train together with their oyakata, the master of the stable. Though the number of stables may vary from year to year, currently, there are 45 of them in Japan and they are all located in the Kanto area. The wrestlers adhere to strict rules, share meals, and divide housework. They have a strict hierarchy by division, which means the lower-ranked rikishi are responsible for most of the chores and assist the higher-ranked rikishi with tasks such as running errands and even scrubbing their backs.

Includes

Morning Practice option] Real Sumo stable exclusive access Local professional and knowledgeable guide Live commentary Sumo Training with Wrestler option] Real Sumo stable exclusive access Local professional and knowledgeable guide Sumo training experience with Real Sumo wrestlers

Important Information

• You cannot leave the sumo stable in the middle of the tour Phones must be on silent All participants must watch the practice silently and respectfully Do not stretch your legs toward the ring. It is impolite to show the soles of feet to the wrestlers The tour may be a bit shorter or longer than expected depending on the content of the practice Please use the restroom before arriving at the meeting point [For Sumo Practice with Wrestler Option] Women are welcome to join this tour. However, due to religious and cultural traditions observed at this facility, female participants are not permitted to enter the dohyō (Sumo ring). Instead, women may fully participate in the training experience from designated seating areas. We kindly ask for your understanding for the sacred customs upheld within this Sumo stable.

Easy cancellation

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