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Sumo Practice Viewing Guided Tour and Photo with Sumo Wrestlers

By JTB Global Marketing & Travel Inc.
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Free cancellation available
Price is P 6,936 per adult
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Tatsunami-beya Sumo Stable
    • 5 16
    • 111-0023, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Tatsunami-beya Sumo Stable
    • 5 16
    • 111-0023, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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2025 Tours
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30
Price details
P 6,935.82 x 1 AdultP 6,935.82

Total
Price is P 6,935.82
Until Mon, Oct 13

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter
  • What's includedWhat's included
    JTB Sunrise Tours original merchandise
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Audio guide service
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sumo stable practice viewing
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Commemorative photo with sumo wrestlers
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drink
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Fees other than those listed in Includes

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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 (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 / Please refrain from leaving midway / During the visit, please take off your shoes. Please keep shoes neatly in place / The restroom may be used, but due to limited availability, customers are advised in general to use a restroom prior to entry / In addition, strollers and large baggage such as suitcases cannot be brought
  • Please note that times listed on the itinerary are estimates. Depending on the number of wrestlers practicing on the day, the time for practice viewing may be shorter than 45 minutes. In this case, the tour may end earlier than the indicated time, but refunds will not be issued. Furthermore, depending on the number of wrestlers, the time for practice viewing may be longer. In this case, the tour may end later than the indicated time
  • Children 0-3 years old may not join this tour
  • Please refrain from bringing food and drinks into the sumo stable
  • Please remove sunglasses and hats inside as it is considered rude
  • While whispering and talking are strictly prohibited during the practice, an audio guide service is available, allowing customers to listen to explanations from the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter and make the tour more enjoyable
  • While watching the practice, experience Japanese culture with the provided cushion seating on tatami mat flooring. Chairs will be provided for customers who have difficulty sitting. Please make a request in the Remarks in advance
  • Please note that the Yokozuna does not appear at every practice session
  • Tatsunami Stable entrance is located approximately 30 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
  • 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

Activity itinerary

Tatsunami-beya Sumo Stable (Pass by)
This rare tour takes you to a sumo stable where sumo wrestlers live and train every day. This remarkable stable holds a unique distinction in the world of sumo: it is the one in Tokyo that currently houses an active Yokozuna, the highest and most prestigious rank in professional sumo wrestling. *Please note that the Yokozuna does not appear at every practice session.
Tatsunami-beya Sumo Stable
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Viewing Lecture: To ensure that customers can enjoy watching the practice while observing proper etiquette, the National Government Licensed English Guide Interpreter will provide basic information about sumo and the Tatsunami Stable, as well as important points to follow when watching the practice. Those who do not agree to the terms and conditions may not be allowed to watch the practice. The National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter will give explanations about the audio guide service. Whispering and talking are strictly prohibited while watching the practice, but customers can listen to commentary from the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter, allowing them to enjoy watching with a deeper understanding.
Tatsunami-beya Sumo Stable
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Practice Viewing with Audio Guide: Get an up-close look at sumo wrestlers as they train for the Grand Sumo Tournament, which is held 6 times a year. Customers will watch seated on a wooden floor, but cushions will be provided. Chairs will be provided for customers who have difficulty sitting. Please make a reservation in advance. While whispering and talking are strictly prohibited during the practice, an audio guide service is available, allowing customers to listen to explanations from the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter, gaining a deeper understanding and making the practice viewing more enjoyable. Depending on the number of wrestlers practicing on the day, the time for practice viewing may be shorter than 45 minutes. In this case, the tour may end earlier than the indicated time, but refunds will not be issued. Furthermore, depending on the number of wrestlers, the time for practice viewing may be longer.
Tatsunami-beya Sumo Stable
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
Commemorative Photo with Sumo Wrestlers & Personal Belongings Viewing and Q&A Corner: After the practice, customers can take a commemorative photo with the wrestlers. Customers can also check out personal belongings such as sumo-sized yukata and bath towels, as well as the training equipment used during practice, giving a glimpse into the life of a sumo wrestler. There will also be a Q&A corner where customers can ask questions to the sumo wrestlers. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to converse with an active sumo wrestler!

Location

Activity location

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    Tatsunami-beya Sumo Stable
    • 5 16
    • 111-0023, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Tatsunami-beya Sumo Stable
    • 5 16
    • 111-0023, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

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