Product Description

Step into the sacred world of sumo wrestling with this rare, behind-the-scenes morning tour of a real Tokyo sumo stable. Led by an expert guide and national newspaper journalist, this immersive experience offers exclusive access to one of Japan’s most iconic traditions.

Highlights

• Watch a live sumo morning practice up close at an authentic stable
• Learn about the rituals, hierarchy, and history of sumo from a journalist specializing in the sport
• Ask in-depth questions during this intimate, expert-led experience
• Snap commemorative photos of the wrestlers and training environment
• Explore a hidden aspect of Japanese culture rarely accessible to the public

Full Description

Discover the essence of Japan’s national sport on this exclusive, early-morning sumo tour. Begin your experience at Ryogoku, Tokyo’s sumo heartland, where you’ll meet your guide—an experienced journalist who reports on sumo for a major Japanese newspaper.

First, your guide will introduce you to the rich cultural heritage of sumo, explaining the sport’s deep ties to Shinto rituals, tradition, and discipline. Then, with special permission granted by the sumo stable, you’ll quietly enter the sacred Takasago-beya training hall to witness a live sumo morning practice—a private world even many Japanese never get to see.

You’ll see wrestlers from various ranks practicing their techniques, honing their strength and focus in a highly ritualized setting. Feel free to ask questions—your guide will explain everything from the etiquette to the complex ranking system, and even what goes on behind the scenes.

After the practice, continue your cultural exploration at Ryogoku Edo NOREN, a shopping and dining complex themed around Edo-period Tokyo and sumo heritage.

This tour is more than just a spectacle—it’s a deep cultural journey into one of Japan’s most storied and spiritual sports.

Pricing

From ¥16,000 per person

Includes

• Exclusive access to live sumo training (with stable’s permission)
• Guidance by a sumo specialist and journalist
• Cultural storytelling about rituals, history, and etiquette
• Commemorative photos
• Guided visit to Ryogoku Edo NOREN complex

Meeting Point

Kiraku Internist Clinic – HANAWA Building, 3F
1 Chome-8-5 Kamezawa, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0014, Japan
Toei Oedo Line, Ryogoku Station (E12), Exit A2 (ground level)
5-minute walk from JR Ryogoku Station East Exit
Tour operator will contact you with final details prior to the tour

Itinerary Overview

• Meet at 両国 HANAWA Building
• Transfer to Takasago-beya Sumo Stable
  – 2-hour sumo practice viewing & guide explanation
• Transfer to Ryogoku Edo NOREN
  – 30-minute cultural visit
• Tour ends near Ryogoku Station

Reviews

“Never could I have imagined the beauty and elegance of this sport. The wrestlers were gracious and the guide’s insights made the entire experience unforgettable.”

“Great tour with a really knowledgeable and entertaining guide! A fantastic introduction to sumo culture.”

“Absolutely worth the price. Watching a reputable stable’s training and hearing the stories from a journalist made this a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”