Sumo is a traditional sport that has been practiced in Japan for over 1,400 years. Do you know what kind of life wrestlers lead to nurture their strong body and spirit? In this tour, you will enter a sumo stable, which is normally inaccessible, and see morning practice sessions of sumo wrestlers, which is a sight that is usually not available to the public. Watch real sumo training up close and feel the overwhelming strength of the wrestlers! Before watching the morning practice at the Sumo stable, your guide will share some notes about the tour and cultural tips to help you enjoy the tour even more. Sumo practice is not entertainment. It is serious training, so please watch with respect and do not interrupt the practice. You will feel the depth of Sumo tradition and history through their intense and tough practice sessions! If you are lucky, you can even have your photo taken with a sumo wrestler at the end of the tour!

• The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
• There’s a possibility that the tour might be canceled due to unforeseen changes or practice cancellations by the sumo stables. Should this occur, we will promptly provide a full refund for your booking. Kindly note that this experience is restricted to individuals aged 6 years and above; those younger than 6 years cannot enter the sumo stable. Most sumo stables typically require guests to sit on the floor as they don’t provide chairs. Additionally, sumo stables retain the right to decline entry to guests who violate their rules. In such instances, refunds will not be issued. Permission to photograph sumo wrestlers or take pictures with them rests solely with the sumo stables. Be prepared for the possibility that you might not be allowed to capture photos due to decisions made by the stables. If the group size is substantial, it may be divided, with each subgroup visiting different stables. Participants might not have access to restroom facilities during the practice session, so please ensure you use the restroom before the tour commences. The duration of the sumo practice can sometimes extend beyond the estimated time, potentially causing the tour to conclude later than expected. The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller. Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group. We might sometime ask you to change the time/date depending on the availability of the Sumo morning practice schedule. Cancel Policy For a full refund, cancel 72 hours in advance of the tour date. Free rescheduling up to 72 hours before the tour date (depending on availability).
• Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
• If we recognize that children are too noisy and interfere with sumo rikishi training, we may ask them to leave the sumo stable. In such a case, please understand that you may not be allowed to re-enter the stable.