Experience an authentic sumo training session in Tokyo's Tatsunami-beya stable, guided by an English-speaking interpreter, with photo opportunities and exclusive merchandise.
Sumo Practice Viewing Guided Tour and Photo with Sumo Wrestlers
Summary Description
Highlights
- Witness sumo wrestlers' intense morning training
- Gain insights into sumo culture and traditions
- Capture memorable photos with sumo wrestlers
- Explore the historic Tatsunami-beya sumo stable
- Receive exclusive sumo-themed merchandise
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
Accessibility
- Travellers easily arrive and depart on public transport
Commentary
Audio : English
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Photography is allowed during the practice session; however, be mindful of the wrestlers' space and avoid using flash.
- The tour duration is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes; plan your day accordingly.
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking and observing a training session.
- Be prepared for early morning hours; the tour typically starts around 8:30 am.
- Maintain silence during the training session to respect the wrestlers' focus and discipline.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 1 days
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
About operator:
As the leading Japanese travel company, JTB Group offers only the finest quality products.
Our Sunrise Tours operating since 1964 show our unrelenting passion and vision of bringing Japan to the world.
Our Sunrise Tours operating since 1964 show our unrelenting passion and vision of bringing Japan to the world.
Basic Information
- Duration: 80 minutes
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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