Step into the fascinating world of sumo—the national sport of Japan—and experience it like never before. Visit a real sumo training facility near Tokyo, witness powerful morning practice sessions up close, and even step into the ring for your own sumo match. Cap off the experience with a hearty sumo-style lunch shared with real wrestlers.

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Highlights

Visit an authentic sumo stable, formerly used by professional wrestlers until 2022.
Watch morning sumo practice from ringside seats and learn the rituals, movements, and discipline behind Japan’s oldest martial art.
Try sumo techniques yourself and, if you choose, challenge a professional sumo wrestler in a friendly match.
Help prepare chanko-nabe, the high-protein stew that fuels sumo athletes—and enjoy it together with the wrestlers.
Located just 10 minutes from Yokohama Station and 20 minutes from Tokyo Station, this unique experience is easy to fit into your trip.

Full Experience Description

Your journey begins at Shin-Kawasaki Station, where you’ll meet your friendly English-speaking guide. From there, you’ll walk to a real sumo training stable used by professional rikishi (sumo wrestlers) until 2022.

Start your experience with a guided tour of the facility, including the training ring, dining hall, and bathing area. Your guide will explain the traditions, lifestyle, and discipline that define sumo culture in Japan.

Next, take your seat beside the ring and watch as the wrestlers go through their intense morning practice. See up-close how they warm up, train, and perform classic sumo exercises.

Then, it’s your turn—learn the basic sumo movements and rules, and for those who are willing, enter the ring and face off against a real sumo wrestler in a fun, safe match. It’s not about winning—it’s about having the courage to try and the memory you’ll take home.

After the match, head to the communal dining area where you’ll help prepare chanko-nabe, the protein-rich stew that wrestlers eat to gain strength. Make chicken dumplings with the sumo wrestlers, and sit down to eat together, chatting and asking questions about sumo life. You’ll also have the chance to take photos, get autographs, and make memorial handprints with the wrestlers.

This is more than a tour—it’s a cultural deep dive into a world few outsiders get to see.

Itinerary Overview

Meeting Point: Shin-Kawasaki Station (1-chōme-2 Kashimada, Saiwai Ward, Kawasaki)
Sumo Stable Tour: Training ring, dining room, sumo history
Watch Practice: Observe the wrestlers’ morning session
Sumo Tryout: Learn sumo movements, optional match with a real rikishi
Lunch Experience: Cook and eat chanko-nabe with the wrestlers
Photo Time & Souvenirs: Handprints, photos, and optional merchandise

Total duration: Approximately 4 hours

Pricing

From ¥25,800 JPY per person

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What’s Included

Guided sumo stable tour
Observation of morning sumo practice
Optional sumo match with a professional wrestler
Chanko-nabe lunch and chicken dumpling cooking session
Tour photos
Original souvenir T-shirt

Meeting Point

Shin-Kawasaki Station
In front of the only ticket gate
Address: 1-chōme-2 Kashimada, Saiwai Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 212-0058, Japan

Please arrive 10 minutes early. The guide will be waiting just outside the gate.

Reviews from Past Guests

“Guides Charlie and Mayu were incredibly informative and friendly. The wrestlers were surprisingly funny and kind—it was such a special and welcoming atmosphere.”

“I loved this. The sumo match, the food, the laughs. Truly unforgettable. Highly recommended!”

“Trying on the sumo belt and stepping into the ring was surreal. And the lunch after? Delicious and wholesome. The only downside was the sales pitch at the end, but it wasn’t too pushy.”

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