Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice & Photo Shoot
From¥14,800
2 hours
Tokyo, Japan
About this activity
Experience an authentic sumo training session in Tokyo's Ryogoku district, complete with a guided tour, morning practice observation, and a photo shoot with professional wrestlers.
Highlights
- Authentic sumo training experience
- Exclusive access to sumo stables
- Engage with professional sumo wrestlers
- Capture memorable photos with wrestlers
- Immerse in traditional Japanese culture
Full description
Dive into the heart of Japan's rich sumo heritage with this immersive morning practice tour in Tokyo's historic Ryogoku district. Led by knowledgeable guides, you'll gain exclusive access to a sumo training stable, witnessing the intense dedication of wrestlers as they prepare for their matches. Capture unforgettable moments with a professional photo shoot alongside these formidable athletes, offering a unique glimpse into a world steeped in tradition and discipline. This experience provides a rare opportunity to connect with Japan's national sport in an intimate setting, making it a must-do for culture enthusiasts and sports fans alike.
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Ryogoku Sumo Training Stables
- Morning sumo practice session observation
- Professional photo shoot with sumo wrestlers
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
1
Pass by: You will meet your guide and group at Ryogoku JR Station East Exit. Your guide will be holding a red/orange "MagicalTrip" board. PLEASE NOTE: There are two Ryogoku stations. Do NOT go to Ryogoku Oedo Line Station.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2
Your guide will walk with you to one of the sumo stables. It will take around 5min to 30min depending on which stable is available to us that day. You will enter the stable together with your guide and watch the sumo practice for around 1 to 2 hours.
Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: YES
3
Explore Ryogoku, the sumo town with a local guide!
Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4
Pass by: After watching the sumo practice your guide will walk you back to Ryogoku station.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Photography is permitted during the photo shoot but may be restricted during practice sessions.
- Participants should be respectful and maintain silence during the training to avoid disrupting the wrestlers.
- This experience is suitable for all ages and does not require prior knowledge of sumo wrestling.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for observing physical activities.
- Bring a camera or smartphone for the photo session.
- Be prepared to remove your shoes before entering the training area.
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
Good to know
- Available for those who are only over 12 years old since those who are younger than 12 years old are not allowed inside the sumo morning practice.
- As Sumo stables has the right to adjust their schedule in the last minute based on their tournament schedule and wrestlers’ condition, please note that there is a possibility that we will cancel your booking due to the sudden change or cancellation of the practice by sumo stables. In that case, we will fully refund your booking shortly. You do not need to pay for Sumo morning practice entrance fee.
- The sumo stable has the right to refuse guests who offend the rules of the stable and in this case, we will not be able to refund.
- Sumo stables decide if the audiences are allowed to take the photos of sumo wrestlers or the photos with sumo wrestlers. Please note that there is the possibility that you cannot take those photos in the case the sumo stables rejected for whatever reasons.
- In the case that your group is large, the group may be split into the different groups and each may visit different stables.
- You may not be allowed to go to the toilet during the practice, so please make sure to go to toilet before the tour starts.
- Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. Please note that if you are late for more than 15 minutes than meeting time (10 mins before the tour starting time), you will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled.
- We might ask you to change the time/date depending on the availability of the Sumo morning practice schedule.
- Please be aware that guests may have to sit on the floor as most of stables do not usually offer chairs.
- The duration of sumo practice may prolong sometimes, which may cause the tour to end later than the estimated 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.
- We may request you to change the time/date depending on the availability of the Sumo morning practice schedule.
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- The sumo stable is often visited by various tour companies, so seating will be FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Late visitors may be seated 2-3 rows from the front. We appreciate your understanding.
- Caution: All areas in the sumo stable are off-limits, except for the tatami (straw flooring) areas.
- This tour is for guests aged 12 and over. Children under 12 cannot join and will be denied entry without refund.
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Great experience, fun and respectful. We loved being front row to an authentic sumo training. Our guide was great.
Clarisse_TMay 24, 2026VIATOR
Sumo was a great experience. Definitely felt special seeing these guys train
Friendly guide, informative
Pierre EMay 10, 2026TRIPADVISOR
To do.
Interesting experience, you attend a training in a stable of Sumo for 2 hours in the morning. Small guidebook beforehand (5 minutes). Don't talk, no flash but otherwise photos and videos allowed. The atmosphere is interesting.
Q796VIolivierlMay 6, 2026TRIPADVISOR
View
At the stable there were 3 rows of chairs. The first one was occupied by other company’s participants and they had great view. However us in the 2nd and 3rd row could see nothing. Mostly I saw a neck of the guy in front of me. People in the 3rd row had to stand to see something. People in the first row should sit on the floor (on the pillows) a then there could be just 2nd row of chairs. We would all fit there perfectly.
Klára VMay 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Very good explanations of the guide and especially real training of athletes. This is not a tourist attraction.
Real training, this is not an exhibition for tourists.
Patrick RMay 3, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Available for those who are only over 12 years old since those who are younger than 12 years old are not allowed inside the sumo morning practice.
As Sumo stables has the right to adjust their schedule in the last minute based on their tournament schedule and wrestlers’ condition, please note that there is a possibility that we will cancel your booking due to the sudden change or cancellation of the practice by sumo stables. In that case, we will fully refund your booking shortly. You do not need to pay for Sumo morning practice entrance fee.
The sumo stable has the right to refuse guests who offend the rules of the stable and in this case, we will not be able to refund.
Sumo stables decide if the audiences are allowed to take the photos of sumo wrestlers or the photos with sumo wrestlers. Please note that there is the possibility that you cannot take those photos in the case the sumo stables rejected for whatever reasons.
In the case that your group is large, the group may be split into the different groups and each may visit different stables.
You may not be allowed to go to the toilet during the practice, so please make sure to go to toilet before the tour starts.
Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. Please note that if you are late for more than 15 minutes than meeting time (10 mins before the tour starting time), you will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled.
We might ask you to change the time/date depending on the availability of the Sumo morning practice schedule.
Please be aware that guests may have to sit on the floor as most of stables do not usually offer chairs.
The duration of sumo practice may prolong sometimes, which may cause the tour to end later than the estimated 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.
We may request you to change the time/date depending on the availability of the Sumo morning practice schedule.
The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
The sumo stable is often visited by various tour companies, so seating will be FIRST COME FIRST SERVE. Late visitors may be seated 2-3 rows from the front. We appreciate your understanding.
Caution: All areas in the sumo stable are off-limits, except for the tatami (straw flooring) areas.
This tour is for guests aged 12 and over. Children under 12 cannot join and will be denied entry without refund.