Watch Sumo Morning Practice at Stable in Tokyo
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.
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spring seasonal price
What's included in Watch Sumo Morning Practice at Stable in Tokyo
(Subject to Option Inclusions)You can say that sumo must be one of the world's most unique national sports. Sumo originated in Japan as early as the 1600s and Japan remains the only country where this heavyweight sport is practiced professionally. Fighters live in communal 'stables' where every aspect of their daily lives is dictated by strict tradition. These traditions, etiquette, and customs are not taken lightly. Many sumo stables are not open to foreign visitors, and for those that are, even spectators are expected to adhere to specific rules. Visit the stables and watch the wrestlers practice the art of sumo. Make sure not to eat, talk loudly, or take photos with bright flashes or loud noises so you don't distract the wrestlers!
Inclusions
- Entrance fee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transfer to/from sumo stable
- This product does not include any food or beverages.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 13 years
- Activity requires sitting for long periods of time on the floor
- Conditions depend on sumo stable's schedule and can only be confirmed about one week before. Tournaments are held in other months and thus, the stable is closed. Exact dates vary each year
- Ending time of practice varies every day
- Duration will be between 60 to 90 minutes (Please note that this may be shorter when we have tournament in Tokyo)
- During sumo tournament season in Tokyo in January, May, September, (around 15th~25th), practice duration will be between 30 min to 40 min. Duration is not usual but price will be same.
- Please note that date changes are not allowed within 3 days of the experience. In case of flight delays, illness, or any other reason, it will be treated as a cancellation.
- Participants should be able to sit on the floor for an extended period
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- A specific starting point will be provided via email approx. 1 week prior to your tour date as it depends on the availability of each sumo stable. Please send us a message if you do not hear from us. The starting point will be an accessible location in the Tokyo metropolitan area (23 wards).
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• The detailed meeting place and starting time will be followed after the confirmation through the message system of Viator. In case that you made a previous reservation more than 2 months, the detail information will be followed at least 1 week prior to travel date • Please read the message and confirm the meeting place, starting time and direction. A no-show due to the fact that you did not check the message occurs 100% cancellation • It is not recommended to leave the room in the middle of the practice as it may distract wrestlers There are a few rules at the stable: • No eating or drinking • No talking • No shutter sound of camera • No flash of camera *IMPORTANT The meeting time on the booking site and the voucher is TENTATIVE and APPROXIMATE. The assigned sumo stable will inform us of the actual meeting time a week before, and then we will give you updates on the exact meeting time by email or message board. Please pay attention to the updates as the participation date approaches. Thank you!
