Watch Sumo practice at Sumo stable in Tokyo

INTRO:

The best way to see sumo is to attend a sumo tournament. However if you miss the sumo tournament there is an even better way to experience sumo! You can visit a sumo stable and watch the morning training session know as asageiko.

This is a great opportunity to watch sumo wrestlers’ serious practice and training from a short distance. Feel the sumo world and observe how the practice is usually done. This experience will certainly be unforgettable.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE:

• 2-hour tour to a sumo wrestling stable in Tokyo
• Watch sumo wrestlers practicing their technique at a sumo stable
• Gain access to a part of Japanese tradition that not many visitors see

PRICE PER PERSON: (The currency in Australian dollar)

• A$175 for 1 person
• A$135 for 2 persons
• A$110 for 3 persons or more

GROUP SIZE:

• Min. 1 person
  Max. 80 persons
  * Minimum age is 13 years old.
  * Large group will split into 2 or 3 groups (different location)
• Please note that there may be other participants

DURATOIN:

• 60~150 min
  *End time varies day by day

MEETING PLACE:

• Asakusa, Ryogoku area, Tokyo
  The detailed meeting point will be followed after the booking

AVAILABLE MONTHS AND DAYS:

• Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec
• Closed on Sundays

RULES AT A STABLE:

• No eating/drinking
• No flash photography
• No talking
• You will sit on the floor

HOW TO BOOK:

1. Please contact us for availability through ‘CHECK the availability’ button
2. We will check the availability and come back to you within 1 business day
3. Payment request will be sent
4. You can then use ‘BOOK this tour’ button to make your payment through our secure booking system
5. Reservation is done upon receiving your payment. Confirmation e-mail will be sent to you

PAYMENT:

• Program fees shall be paid through Credit Card. Currently, no other payment method is accepted.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

• Reservations may be cancelled without a charge up to 11 days prior to the program date.
• Reservations cancelled less than 10 days before the program date will incur the following charges:
  – Between 10 days and 3 day: 20% of the program charge
  – 2 days in advance: 50% of the program charge
  – 1 day before or no show: 100% of the program charge
  *Time in JST

CONDITIONS:

• Please follow the guide’s instruction during the program. We shall not be responsible for any accident caused by disregard of the instructions.
• Program duration is an estimate and is subject to change depending on their training schedule.
• Deadline for booking a program is 2 business days prior to the program date.