Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour

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Explore a real Sumo stable in Tokyo with a guide and discover the unique wonders of this traditional Japanese sport based on Shinto rituals as you watch Sumo wrestlers in training.

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Highlights

  • Get the rare opportunity to enter a Sumo stable
  • Watch Sumo wrestlers in training up close
  • Learn about the history and the art of Sumo wrestling from your local guide
  • Take photo with Sumo wrestlers (depends on the day)

Description

We visit one of the real Sumo stables in Tokyo where they live and train every day! Come and observe a Sumo wrestler practice session. How do they practice, and what Sumo is all about? Actually, the Sumo stables are not very open to the public because it was only for sponsors. So this is a very special experience even for Japanese locals. You'll get the chance to talk to your English-speaking guide and wrestlers to learn more about Sumo and the tournaments they train so diligently for. The stable is located in Ryogoku which is a famous area for Sumo stadium and Sumo town. After the tour, you can easily access the Sumo meal restaurants. Sumo is a traditional Japanese sport, based on Shinto beliefs. Similar to wrestling, the participants try to force their opponent out of the ring or force any part of his body to touch the ground. They train diligently from early in the morning almost every day. See a training session up close and personal as these powerhouses train for the Sumo Tournament, held 6 times a year. Watch these young wrestlers who live together chase their dream of becoming wrestlers of the highest rank. [Itinerary] -Meet up at JR Ryogoku station's west gate Listen to the explanation about sumo -Head to Sumo stable (15 min) -Watch sumo morning training until the end (60-90 min. *depends on the day) -Finish the tour

Includes

Knowledgeable and professional licensed guide Real Sumo stable watching Photos with wrestlers (when available)

Important Information

  • You must stay until the end of the practice (around 09:00 to 10:00 AM) Once you leave the stable, there is no re-entry The practice/tour may be a bit shorter or longer than expected. If you have a commitment following the tour, please let us know in advance The Sumo stable is a place of work and it is imperative that you respect the following rules: Modest clothing only Don't stand up or move around during the practice Make sure your phone is on silent This tour is not suitable for those under 11 years of age Please be aware that depending on the schedule, the ending location may differ from the meeting place. After meeting up, we may take a train to the sumo stable

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Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour
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