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Sumo stable Morning Training Watching Tour
Recommended for your Tokyo trip
2 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 2 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Overview
Get ‘big in Japan’ during this insider’s experience at a sumo wrestler morning practice session. Enjoy exclusive access to a sumo stable, watching as these massive athletes put themselves through their daily training regimen and go head-to-head. Who knows: you might even get to witness a future tournament champion. A guide is also included to help you gain access and follow the proceedings.
- Get an insider's look at sumo while witnessing morning practice at a local sumo 'stable'
- Watch these imposing athletes as they undergo their daily training regimen
- Learn about the traditions of sumo, dating back to the 16th century
- Discover new insights into the sumo competition process, including Japan's six annual grant tournaments
- Great way to gain a newfound appreciation for Japanese sports and culture
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Meet your guide in the morning, then proceed inside one of a dozen or so sumo stables that prepare wrestlers for regular competitions that take place throughout Japan.
Learn more about the traditions of this ancient sport, during your visit, discovering its ancient connections to Japanese Shinto traditions which date back to the 16th century. You also find out more about the country’s six grand tournaments, which are typically hosted in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
Watch in awe as these imposing wrestlers put themselves through their daily training paces at the stable, getting a newfound appreciation for the discipline and commitment required by these amazing competitors. Return back to your original departure spot at the end of your experience.
Learn more about the traditions of this ancient sport, during your visit, discovering its ancient connections to Japanese Shinto traditions which date back to the 16th century. You also find out more about the country’s six grand tournaments, which are typically hosted in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka.
Watch in awe as these imposing wrestlers put themselves through their daily training paces at the stable, getting a newfound appreciation for the discipline and commitment required by these amazing competitors. Return back to your original departure spot at the end of your experience.
Itinerary
At 8:00 am, meet your guide at a nearby train station before making your way together to the sumo stable. Get ready to get an insight into this unique Japanese martial art that originated from the religion of Shintoism. Learn from your guide about how the origin of sumo dates back at least 1500 years, and about how it preserves rituals and traditional aspects of Shinto while also being a major spectator sport in Japan. Before you take your seat, on the ground, in the sumo stable, learn about the six grand 15-day tournaments per year, three in Tokyo, and once in Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka respectively.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Observing the rules of silence and respect, quietly watch as the sumo wrestlers practice their techniques. Watch in awe as they put themselves through their daily paces and gain a newfound insight into this ancient art.
At the end of the practice, your guide walks you back to the train station where you say goodbye.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Admission Ticket Included
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Product code: 21490P10
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