After training, you can take photos with wrestlers. Sumo wrestling matches are held far away many times a year. In addition, there are other training camps, so the time I'm in Tokyo is less. Date requests are not accepted. Participating in this is not easy. It is e...
Have you ever been on a tour and don’t feel like you’re on a tour?! Well, until my Sumo tournament with Ken, I also didn’t. Felt like hanging with a local with tons of knowledge and insight into Japanese culture. Thanks Ken, will definitely look you up when next...
“heya”. Depending on the day, it may be in the Ryogoku area — home to many of the prestigious heya in Japan — or it could be elsewhere around Tokyo. There, you’ll watch “asa-geiko,” or morning training. In a ring marked as holy ground, these imposing athletes undergo a...
When does sumo training take place in Tokyo? Morning sumo practice startsearly. Not quitetuna-auction-early. But still pretty early — for example, theguided tour for Tatsunami Stablebegins at 8:30 a.m. sharp. Scheduling can be tricky, so it’s best to book in advance. Training doesn’...
Experience the Tokyo Sumo Morning Practice Tour! Witness professional sumo wrestlers' training up close and capture a memorable photo with them. It's a rare opportunity to delve into Japan's sumo tradition, where you can see the intense training firsthand. Immersing yourself in the unique charm...
A Rare Experience: Sumo Morning Training Tour in Tokyo! Sumo wrestling is Japan's highly popular national sport with a long tradition. In this activity participants get to see the training of active, professional wrestler, and get the chance to take a group picture with them in the end. ...
Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable in Tokyo Try this insider’s experience at a sumo wrestler morning practice session. Enjoy exclusive access to a sumo stable, watching as these massive athletes put themselves through their daily training regimen and go head-to-head. Click here for details Ot...
See Sumo in Ryogoku, Tokyo Ryogoku is known as Sumo's headquarters. It is here that the Kokugikan, the stadium where Sumo tournaments are held, the training areas, and the restaurants where the Sumo go to eat can be found. Twice a year, in January and September, the stadium hosts a to...
Another great option to watch a sumo tournament is to join asumo wrestling tourled by a sumo expert who will explain the rules and customs. Our tickets to the grand sumo tournament in Tokyo 4) There are different types of seats – chair or Japanese-style floor seats. ...
There are 46 official sumo stables in Japan, the majority of which are located in Tokyo and the Kanto region. However, during a tournament, it is still possible to see a training session in Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Of the six sumo tournaments held each year, three take place in Tokyo...