Wrestler Morning

※Please note that this tour has become very popular recently, and depending on the day, the group size may range from 15 to 30 participants. Also, depending on the day, you may be sharing the sumo stable with guests from other tour companies. Thank you for your understanding in advance. Experience Overview 1. Witness a Rare Sumo Practice Start your day by observing a traditional sumo morning practice, a rare cultural experience even for Japanese locals. You’ll get an up-close view of the powerful training and have the chance to take photos with the wrestlers—an opportunity that’s difficult to arrange without insider access. 2. Enjoy a Japanese Breakfast-Brunch After the sumo practice, enjoy a high-quality yet affordable Japanese breakfast. Learn about Japanese dining etiquette and the cultural meanings behind phrases, making this meal both delicious and educational. ※Please note that the brunch is not included in the tour price. You can expect to pay around 1,000 yen per person.

If you want to watch the REAL Sumo wrestlers up close, this is one of the closest you can get! Let’s watch the wrestler’s morning practice right next to the ring and feel the intense and serious atmosphere. The sound of wrestlers colliding to each other, their breath and the scent of the fragrance they wear are something that you can never feel by watching any videos. You will meet with your knowledgeable tour guide at the station and walk to the stable(10mins walk). Your guide will explain you about Sumo, its history, rules and regulations before entering the stable and then watch it together. You will see the unique traditional sports which is at the same time religious rituals, originally started to entertain the Shinto deities. If you are lucky, you will get to take photos with the wrestlers after the practice outside of the stable!

This activity requires International Driving Permit under 1949 Geneva Convention, or Japanese Translation, Japanese License, or SOFA We are go karting service provider in Tokyo. Our sole aim is to provide best go karting experience with sight seeing that can satiate your hunger for adventure. Begin your journey at our store, conveniently situated in the heart of the metropolitan area. 1hour15 mins tour includes Skytree tower→Asakusa Temple→Akihabara(Ligtnining city)-Nihonbashi Bridge and Sumo wrestler Stadium. Best way to see and feel the city, culture and people. Let us capture the best Capture the most iconic moments during your ride with our professional guides, who expertly take photos to ensure you have unforgettable memories. Our guides are highly trained and experienced in tour guiding, photography, and interaction, always prioritizing your safety while enhancing your experience. We have a wide variety of costumes available at no extra charge.

Watch the Sumo morning training at a Sumo table in Tokyo Dive into the captivating world of Sumo, a distinctly Japanese sport with a rich history spanning over a millennium. Today, Sumo wrestlers maintain their ancient traditions, residing in dedicated sumo stables, and engaging in rigorous daily practice sessions. Local guides will explain the history, roots, customs, and even the appeal of sumo Sumo has a long history, and there are many fascinating aspects that cannot be understood only by watching sumo. Since private conversation is strictly prohibited during the practice tour, we will also provide supplementary materials for the tour. We'll then take a leisurely stroll through Ryogoku, the revered heartland of Sumo, uncovering its rich tapestry of sumo-related landmarks. Magical Trip is a local tour operator with the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence that offers various types of small-group tours throughout Japan! Learn More with a Special Sumo Info Document!

The Sumo Tournament Experience in Tokyo with Japan Awaits is an experience at the famous Grand Sumo Tournament that occurs only three times a year in Tokyo (January, May, and September). The experience allows guests to learn about sumo traditions and culture with an English-speaking tour guide (expert in sumo wrestling) while watching one of the most exciting sports in Japan. This is a join-in group experience with about 15 – 20 guests (minimum of 15 people is required to operate this tour; if we do not have enough bookings, the tour will be canceled and the guest will receive a full refund). During the Sumo Tournament Off-Season: Join in Small Group to visit a sumo stable with an expert guide to observe morning practice up-close. With audio headsets, learn about training rituals and techniques. After the session, get unforgettable access – converse and share tea with the wrestlers themselves and enjoy comfortable seating with ample legroom and savor a delicious chanko lunch

Watch professional sumo wrestlers in practice at a genuine sumo training session. Be attended by a certified tour guide-interpreter who will escort you from your hotel and explain to you the history, etiquette and culture of sumo. A once in a life time experience, it is akin to watching the behind-the-scenes of premiership soccer players. ◆ Watch a genuine sumo training session in an authentic sumo stable ◆ Be accompanied by a nationally-licensed tour guide ◆ Enjoy a stress-free trip complete with hotel pick-up and escort to the stables

Meet your guide who will escort you into an exclusive and fascinating world with a visit to a sumo training center to observe a morning practice session. Gain insight from observing this ancient Japanese martial art and get to grips with its rules and regulations.

The three most popular Japan culture experiences are sushi making, tea ceremony and sumo watching. Here, you will see REAL SUMO WRESTLERS do their morning practice sessions to go up the hierarchy and achieve their dreams to be up there. Note that this is not a sumo entertainment show but the real thing: authentic. Unlike other practice sessions out there, you will NOT be sitting on the floor on a cushion but GIVEN A SEAT so that it is easier on the knee. You will be given an information session by an experienced local guide so that you are more versed on sumo and its context. Not just a take me to a sumo stable and bye-bye arrangement. Of course, you can bypass the information session should you have time restraints. The tour session would end around 1000-1030. Should you want to participate in the OPTIONAL Ginza/Nohonbashi tour, let us know in advance. This 4 hour tour is 15000JPY per person but can be given for an additional 5000JPY for those who participated in this tour.

Most Japanese people watch Sumo either on TV or at the Sumo Stadium. It is very difficult to find a Japanese who have watched the Sumo-wrestler's morning training!! So, this tour will welcome you to a very special and unique experience to watch their training from a very close distance!! I'm sure you will be overwhelmed and surprised to see the intensity of their morning practice. If you are luckly, Sumo wrestlers will take photos with you after the practice. Even if you miss to see a Sumo match, this experience of watching their training will give you an idea of how the Sumo competition is like and what a Sumo-wrestler's day is like. We will explain more to you about the very interesting Sumo world. Learn More with a Special Sumo Info Document! We hope to see you all in this tour!!

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.

You can watch active sumo wrestlers practice seriously. This is a place you cannot normally enter, so you can have a valuable experience. At Takasago Stable, a prestigious sumo stable that has produced many champions in Tokyo, you can feel the tradition and history of Japan that has remained unchanged since the Edo period. After observing the powerful practice, you can take a commemorative photo with the sumo wrestlers, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The tour ends in the morning, so we recommend sightseeing in nearby Asakusa in the afternoon. This is sure to be a fulfilling day of sightseeing in Tokyo, where you can experience Japan's traditional culture and history.

If you want to watch the Sumo wrestlers up close, this is one of the closest you can get! And in this tour, we could talk with stable master. So you could ask some questions directly. Let’s watch the wrestler’s morning practice right next to the ring and feel the intense and serious atmosphere. The sound of wrestlers colliding to each other, their breath and the scent of the fragrance they wear are something that you can never feel by watching any videos. You will meet with your knowledgeable tour guide at the station and walk to the stable(15 to 20 mins walk).Your guide will explain you about Sumo, its history, rules and regulations before entering the stable and then watch it together. You will see the unique traditional sports which is at the same time religious rituals, originally started to entertain the Shinto deities. If you are lucky, you will get to take photos with the wrestlers after the practice!

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! Learn More with a Special Sumo Info Document!

Sumo, a revered Japanese martial art and combat sport, boasts a rich tradition dating back to ancient times. You can sit in a chair and observe. (Usually, visitors sit on the ground.) Embark on a unique tour that grants you exclusive access to witness sumo wrestlers engaged in rigorous practice, offering a rare chance to capture the moment with them. An English-speaking guide will be available at the meeting place, the temple “Ryushoin”. You will be able to see the techniques of sumo wrestlers up close. Delve into the intensity of daily training for professional Sumo wrestlers, providing a rare and intimate glimpse into their dedication and discipline. Explore the renowned Takasago stable, distinguished for producing six yokozuna (the highest rank in sumo, often referred to as grand champions) and eight ozeki (the second-highest rank, signifying accomplished sumo wrestlers). This solidifies its status as one of the most prestigious sumo stables globally.

Your guide will pick you up at your Varanasi hotel at 5am. Your 5-hour private morning tour of Varanasi offers a close look at some of the most sacred traditions in India that are still followed today. Be a part of the morning Ganga Aarti ceremony at Assi Ghat, watch Akhada, sail along the holy waters of the Ganges, visit Vishwanath temple of Lord Shiva, learn about different ghats, and end with a cup of tea before being returned to your hotel.

Watch professional sumo wrestlers in practice at a genuine sumo training session. Be attended by a certified tour guide-interpreter who will escort you from your hotel and explain to you the history, etiquette and culture of sumo. A once in a life time experience, it is akin to watching the behind-the-scenes of premiership soccer players. ◆ Watch a genuine sumo training session in an authentic sumo stable ◆ Be accompanied by a nationally-licensed tour guide ◆ Enjoy a stress-free trip complete with hotel pick-up and escort to the stables

Varanasi is one of the most colorful places on earth dotted with numerous temples and spirituality is at its core. And no doubt it’s the “holy city of India”. Embark on an incredible tour of Varanasi, showcasing the best of the ancient city of Varanasi in true local style. On this 4-hour tour, you’ll be exploring Varanasi city in the morning, when the spiritual city awakens. The tour is a combination of a boat ride and a walking tour, to explore Varanasi’s cultural diversity along with some of the oldest site in the city and a visit to Akhada (wrestling joint). End your tour on a perfect note by enjoying a peaceful morning boat ride on the River Ganges and watch life unfold at sunrise. So let’s embark on this ecstatic tour, shall we.

Sumo wrestlers and their apprentices practice every morning in order to preserve Japan's national sport, sumo, and pass it on to future generations. closer than the official games held at the Kokugikan, you can see their breathing and facial expressions from a distance, and observe the sounds of their bodies colliding and the tense morning practice sessions. The coach's voice sounds strong and harsh, and may surprise you the first time you see. However, this is only possible because of the trust he has built with his students and the rikishi who train with him, and it is this trust that keeps the Ikazuchi Sumo Stable alive. This is a valuable tour experience that even people living in Japan do not get to see on a daily basis. We have prepared a special brochure for this tour, ready to help you get to know sumo better. Watching a Morning Practice at the Sumo Stable near Tokyo Skytree will be one of your special experiences in Japan.

Hooghly, a distributary of the Ganges is integral to the very identity of Bengal. It gives and sustains life for the millions that depend on it. From the wrestlers who exercise on its soft clay to the boatmen who ferry people across, from the flower sellers who need the water to keep their produce fresh to the boys who throw magnets and retrieve coin offerings from its bed. Join us in exploring this visual, aural and olfactory riot from the flower bazaar to the clay idol makers’ den, Kumartuli, from the Howrah Bridge to the cremation Ghats – it’s the buzz of life.

Dive into the captivating world of sumo wrestling with this exclusive 4-hour Sumo Stable Morning Practice tour! Join a small group (maximum 16 people) led by an expert sumo guide for an intimate look at a real sumo stable’s morning practice. Equipped with audio headsets, you’ll gain insights into training rituals and techniques as you watch these incredible athletes train up-close. After the session, get unforgettable access – converse and share tea with the wrestlers themselves! To top it off, enjoy comfortable seating with ample legroom and savor a delicious Chanko nabe lunch. This immersive experience offers a unique glimpse into sumo culture, not to be missed!