Sumo Morning Training Experience
Rikishi Insider
Watch Morning Training at a Tokyo Sumo Stable
With this Sumo training tour discover the Japanese form of wrestling with deep origins in legend and history.
Sumo (相撲) dates back over 1,500 years. Ancient wall paintings suggest sumo was performed in prehistoric times as part of agricultural rituals for the kami (gods) to determine the success of farmers’ crops.
Also several stories exist of sumo matches being held in the seventh and eighth centuries as part of Imperial court ceremonies.
In 1909, sumo was established as the national sport of Japan and the first permanent sumo hall was built in the Ryogoku area, with now Kokugikan, the fourth built in Tokyo, which has been in use since 1985.
Today sumo is a widely popular form of professional entertainment.
Join us to visit a sumo stable or beya, where rishiki (sumo wrestlers) live, eat, sleep and train throughout their career.
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Sumo Training Tour Highlights
- Watch an authentic sumo training session
- Learn about the secret world of beya
- Eat like the rikishi wrestlers (Option)
Custom Tour
If you would like to have this tour with a guide, we will build a personal tour plan just for you, in line with your interests, travel styles, schedule and other requirements, to ensure that your visit will be an unforgettable experience.
Contact us for a tailor-made visit.
Rates (group of up to six (6) guests)
- 2 hours experience JPY19,000 for 2 people (JPY9,500 for each additional person)
- + 6 guests, contact us for an estimate
- Inclusions: Entrance fee.
- Exclusions: Personal costs, transportation…
Please be sure to read our FAQ to see other details and seasonal pricing.
¥21,000
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