Tokyo Sumo Early-Morning Practice Tour in Ryogoku | La Vacanza Travel

Tokyo Sumo Early-Morning Practice Tour in Ryogoku

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: Japan, Tokyo, Tokyo
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  • 3 hours
  • Tokyo
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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!

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Ryogoku Station, 1 Yokoami, Sumida 130-0015 Tokyo Prefecture

You will meet your guide and group at Ryogoku JR Station East Exit. Your guide will be holding a red/orange "MagicalTrip" board.
PLEASE NOTE: There are two Ryogoku stations. Do NOT go to Ryogoku Oedo Line Station.

Stop At: Ryogoku, Sumida Tokyo Prefecture

Your guide will walk with you to one of the sumo stables. It will take around 5min to 30min depending on which stable is available to us that day.
You will enter the stable together with your guide and watch the sumo practice for around 1 to 2 hours.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Ryogoku Kokugikan, 3-28, 1 Chome, Yokoami, Sumida 130-0015 Tokyo Prefecture

Explore Ryogoku, the sumo town with a local guide! We visit the museum at the Ryogoku Kokugikan.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Ryogoku Station, 1 Yokoami, Sumida 130-0015 Tokyo Prefecture

After watching the sumo practice your guide will walk you back to Ryogoku station.

Inclusions
  • Entrance fee of Sumo practice
  • Tour photos
  • A local guide fee
  • Entry/Admission - Ryogoku

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Available for those who are only over 12 years old since those who are younger than 12 years old are not allowed inside the sumo morning practice.
    • As Sumo stables has the right to adjust their schedule in the last minute based on their tournament schedule and wrestlers’ condition, please note that there is a possibility that we will cancel your booking due to the sudden change or cancellation of the practice by sumo stables. In that case, we will fully refund your booking shortly. You do not need to pay for Sumo morning practice entrance fee.
    • The sumo stable has the right to refuse guests who offend the rules of the stable and in this case, we will not be able to refund.
    • Sumo stables decide if the audiences are allowed to take the photos of sumo wrestlers or the photos with sumo wrestlers. Please note that there is the possibility that you cannot take those photos in the case the sumo stables rejected for whatever reasons.
    • In the case that your group is large, the group may be split into the different groups and each may visit different stables.
    • You may not be allowed to go to the toilet during the practice, so please make sure to go to toilet before the tour starts.
    • Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time. Please note that if you are late for more than 15 minutes than meeting time (10 mins before the tour starting time), you will not be able to join the tour, get refund or rescheduled.
    • We might ask you to change the time/date depending on the availability of the Sumo morning practice schedule.
    • Please be aware that guests may have to sit on the floor as most of stables do not usually offer chairs.
    • The sumo stable has the right to refuse guests who offend the rules of the stable and in this case, we will not be able to refund.
    • Sumo stables decide if the audiences are allowed to take photos of the sumo wrestlers or the photos with sumo wrestlers. Please note that there is the possibility that you cannot take those photos in the case the sumo stables reject for any given reason.
    • In the case that the group is large, the group may be split into the different groups and each may visit different stables.
    • You may not be allowed to go to the toilet during the practice, so please make sure to go to the toilet before the tour starts.
    • The duration of sumo practice may prolong sometimes, which may cause the tour to end later than the estimated time.
    • Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
    • You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
    • We may request you to change the time/date depending on the availability of the Sumo morning practice schedule.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    Re.Ra.Ku Ryōgoku Ekimae, Japan, 130-0015 Tokyo, Sumida City, Yokoami, 1-chōme35 JR両国駅東口高架下


    Departure Time

    08:30 AM


    Return Details

    Returns to original departure point

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    3 hours


    User's Reviews

    terryc791

    23 Apr, 2024

    Our guide was excellent I believe her name was Kina . She was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Pay attention to the information because once inside there is no opportunity to speak at all. Be aware No videos allowed and no flash. There is a group photo provided. Down side no opportunity to see inside the National Sumo stadium and no museum. Definitely would recommend if you have the time.

    mavenlane

    23 Apr, 2024

    Great opportunity to watch the real sumo practice - and our guide Hana made sure to teach about the traditions and rules for sumo.

    rongK856SL

    22 Apr, 2024

    Better than going to a regular Sumo match. Lots of action. Close up with them. Guide explained all about Sumo. Great experience.

    sophiemathonniere

    20 Apr, 2024

    Interesting and well organized👍 Thank you for sharing this tradition A unique opportunity to discover in good conditions

    L3522IAlucasa

    18 Apr, 2024

    Very cool experience watching sumo wrestlers. Our guide Hima was knowledgeable. Unfortunately we only watched for about 30 minutes as the practice ended early. This is out of control of Magical Trip as they don’t control the sumo stable but it would have been nice to watch a bit longer given the tour is pretty expensive. I would still highly recommend for a unique experience watching Japans holiest sport.

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    Fascinating morning of watching sumo practice.

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