Sumo Practice Viewing Guided Tour and Photo with Sumo Wrestlers

1h 50m

Commentary: Audio / Guide · en

About this activity

Experience the world of sumo wrestling up close with a guided tour of Tatsunami-beya Sumo Stable, including morning practice viewing, cultural insights, and photo opportunities with sumo wrestlers.

Highlights

Exclusive access to Tatsunami-beya Sumo Stable
Witness sumo wrestlers' intense morning training
Learn about sumo traditions and culture
Capture memorable photos with sumo wrestlers
Receive exclusive sumo-themed merchandise

Full description

This rare tour takes customers to a sumo stable where sumo wrestlers live and train every day. Get an up-close look at the morning practice, where sumo wrestlers fiercely collide with each other. The tour will visit a sumo stable where active Makuuchi Division wrestlers belong. The tour is accompanied by a National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter who will provide basic information about sumo and introduce the wrestlers of Tatsunami-beya, the sumo stable that the tour will be visiting. Whispering and talking are strictly prohibited while watching the practice, but an audio guide service is available. After watching, customers can look forward to taking photos with the wrestlers and even seeing some personal belongings. Includes JTB Sunrise Tours original merchandise exclusive to this tour! Customers will be able to take home a souvenir from the tour.

Included / Excluded

National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
JTB Sunrise Tours original merchandise
Audio guide service
Sumo stable practice viewing
Commemorative photo with sumo wrestlers

Food and drink
Fees other than those listed in Includes

Important information

Know before you book

The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
Food and drinks are not included; consider bringing your own if needed.
The tour may not be suitable for individuals with mobility issues due to the stable's traditional setting.

Know before you go

The sumo stable is a sacred space; maintain silence during practice sessions.
Wear comfortable clothing and remove shoes upon entering the stable.
Be prepared for early morning hours; the tour typically starts around 8:30 AM.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

Accessibility

Easy Public Transport

Additional information

The training hall is a sacred place where sumo wrestlers train hard every day in order to obtain the highest rank of yokozuna. Please be sure to understand and follow the precautions when watching to avoid distracting the wrestlers and preventing injury.The training hall is a sacred place where sumo wrestlers train hard every day in order to obtain the highest rank of yokozuna. Please be sure to understand and follow the precautions when watching to avoid distracting the wrestlers and preventing injury. Please stay quiet as whispering and talking are strictly prohibited / Do not stand up or move around / It is strictly forbidden to step on the ring or touch the wrestlers without permission / When seated, do not stretch your legs out towards the sumo wrestling ring since it is considered impolite to show the soles of the feet to sumo wrestlers / Excessive perfume or fabric softener scents are strictly prohibited / Eating and drinking are not allowed / Please keep your mobile phone on silent mode or turned off, and do not use flash photography or record videos / Please refrain from leaving midway / During the visit, please take off your shoes / Please keep shoes neatly in place / Toilet facilities may be used, but please keep them clean / The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will provide explanations before viewing. Those who are not in agreement may not be allowed to watch the practice. Children 0-3 years old may not join this tour Please refrain from bringing food and drinks into the sumo stable Excessive perfume or fabric softener scents are strictly prohibited. Please be forewarned that those who do not follow the rules will not be allowed to watch the practice Please remove sunglasses and hats inside as it is considered rude Tatsunami Stable entrance is located approximately 20 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station (Toei Line, Tokyo Metro Line, Tobu Railway.) It can also be accessed by taking the Toei Bus East 42-Ko route bus or the Taito Ward Kita-Megurin loop bus The tour staff will be waiting for customers at the meeting location wearing a blue happi (traditional Japanese tube-sleeved coat). The happi has a Sunrise Tours logo on the back Parental permission in writing is necessary for all tour participants under the age of eighteen. Any participant under the age of fifteen or not yet enrolled in middle school must be joined by a parent or guardian on the tour Please note that the Yokozuna does not appear at every practice session.