Power and Tradition: Live Sumo Morning Practice Tour with Private Transfers
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- Visit
- Tokyo Metropolitan Area
- Duration
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Lunch
- Not Included
- Language
- English/Japanese
About this Tour
Dive into the thrilling world of sumo with a live morning practice tour, complete with private transfers for a seamless and unforgettable adventure into Japan's ancient traditions!
This special tour allows you to observe the morning practice of a sumo stable where top-ranked sumo wrestlers (known as Sekitori, alongside those in the top division) belong, and to share a meal with the wrestlers and stablemaster, including chanko stew. The practice observation starts at 9:30 AM. The stable is about 30-40 minutes away by car, so we depart from Tokyo at 8:15 AM. During the car ride, our driver-guide will explain the history and rules of sumo. The practice ends around 10:30 AM, and afterward, you can enjoy a meal with the wrestlers while conversing with them. Our guide will act as an interpreter, ensuring smooth communication with the wrestlers. If you're lucky, you might even get to chat with the stablemaster. Unlike other tours where you're often surrounded by many foreign tourists and rarely get a chance to speak directly with the sumo wrestlers, this sumo stable is difficult to reach without a car, so there are very few foreign tourists.
Ideas for this tour
- Departure
- 8:00 am
- Tour ends
- 11:00 am
Itinerary idea
Pick-up at your hotel
Sumo Stable(8:30-10:30)
- 2 hours
- OK
Experience the world of professional sumo at the Sumo Stable. Witness the intensity of a morning training session.
Drop-off at your hotel or Any Spots in Tokyo
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Fleet
Executive Sedan
For 2-3 passengers
Toyota Crown
Luxury Sedan
For 2-3 passengers
Mercedes Benz S580 4 Matic
MPV
For 3-4 passengers
Toyota Alphard
Luxury MPV
For 3-4 passengers
Mercedes Benz V220d
Passenger Van
For 4-9 passengers
Toyota Hiace
Chauffeur/ English Speaker Guide
Our chauffeurs go through a rigorous selection process, and extensively trained on driving skills, Tokyo geography and history. They are energetic and passionate about their jobs, friendly and eager to please our customers. They are ready to go above and beyond to make your trip memorable and worthwhile, and often have a special (and pleasant) surprise for you and your guest. When you think about it, they are much more than a driver/tour guide. They are your personal concierge. Please join one of our tours, and we guarantee to deliver the best experience.
Our Services
- Bottled water
- Tour guide in English
- Taking photos service
- Snacks
- *Anniversary gift service
* Please request * items when you reserve this tour.
Additional Info
- Pick-up and drop-off locations are in Tokyo’s 23 wards, Mitaka City or Musashino City.
- This tour will have a maximum of 9 passengers.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Advance reservations can be made a minimum of 48 hours before departure.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infant seats unavailable
- Sunglasses and hats are not allowed in the stable
- Once you leave the sumo stable, you cannot re-enter
- Please watch the practice silently and respectfully
- We will pick you up anywhere in Tokyo, such as a hotel, station, shop, or home. We will provide you the contact details of your diver guide and also your diver guide will be holding a board with your name written on. Due to the Road Traffic Law we are unable to provide tours that both start and end at hotels located outside of Tokyo prefecture.
- Our tour images are for illustrative purposes only.
Cancellation Policy
The following fees will apply to the cancellation.
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is canceled 1 day or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is canceled 2 days or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 30% if booking is canceled 10 days or less before the event