Sumo Morning Training Watch in Tokyo
Watch professional sumo wrestlers in practice at a genuine sumo training session. Be attended by a certified tour guide-interpreter who will escort you from your hotel and explain to you the history, etiquette and culture of sumo. A once in a life time experience, it is akin to watching the behind-the-scenes of premiership soccer players.
◆ Watch a genuine sumo training session in an authentic sumo stable ◆ Be accompanied by a nationally-licensed tour guide ◆ Enjoy a stress-free trip complete with hotel pick-up and escort to the stables
Options
Sumo Stable Visit
Sumo Stable Visit
Pickup included
What's included in Sumo Morning Training Watch in Tokyo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)About the program In this tour, guests are given the once-in-a-life opportunity to watch professional sumo wrestlers train in a genuine sumo stable. As part of the tour experience you will be accompanied by a professional guide, who will detail for you the many aspects behind traditional sumo. You will also witness sumo training techniques and rituals, as well as a few practice matches. Depending on the session/stable, the training session is expected to proceed as follows: 1. Basic Sumo Exercises: Exercises to strengthen legs, hips, and upper body, as well as muscle building regimes. 2. Practice Matches: Serious bouts performanced between two sumo wrestlers at a time. A must-see part of the training! 3. After the session: You may have the chance to take photos with the wrestlers (schedule depending). *ATTENTON! This program is not available on the following dates: 2023 year July 9 - August 2 September 10 - October 4 November 12 - December 6 2024 year January 14 - February 7 March 10 - April 3 May 12 - June 5 July 14 - August 7 September 8 - October 2 November 10 - December 4
Inclusions
- Hotel pick up
- Nationally-licensed English speaking guide
- Hotel drop-off
- Any food & drink
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
*The meeting time with the guide depends on the location of the client's hotel. Please confirm the meeting time. *Please note that we can only do our pick-up service at hotels within a 10-minute walk of stations on the JR Yamanote Line. Please contact us if you are unsure if your hotel falls into this category. For hotels not within this area, we can arrange an alternative pick up destination. ※ Those who wish to use a taxi service instead of public transportation must pay an additional cost.