Tokyo Sumo Early-Morning Practice Tour in Ryogoku
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Tokyo Sumo Early-Morning Practice Tour in Ryogoku
By Magical Trip
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Ages 12-100, max of 7 per group
Duration: 3h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Entrance fee of Sumo practice
- Tour photos
- A local guide fee
- Entry/Admission - Ryogoku
- Start:
- Re.Ra.Ku Ryōgoku Ekimae, Japan, 130-0015 Tokyo, Sumida City, Yokoami, 1-chōme3５ JR両国駅東口高架下Right outside of JR Ryogoku Station East Exit Please note that there are two Ryogoku stations and the meeting point is the JR Ryogoku station, (NOT Toei-Oedo line Ryogoku station). Your guide will be holding an orange/red board saying "Magical Trip".
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 63670P10- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers 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.
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 63670P10
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- Japan, 〒130-0015 Tokyo, Sumida City, Yokoami, 1-chōme−3−５ JR両国駅東口高架下Right outside of JR Ryogoku Station East Exit Please note that there are two Ryogoku stations and the meeting point is the JR Ryogoku station, (NOT Toei-Oedo line Ryogoku station). Your guide will be holding an orange/red board saying "Magical Trip".
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- J7779UWej0 contributionsGreat experience near TokyoWell worthwhile experience for the whole family. Great history, demonstrations and participation. Guides were excellent, wrestlers were fun and personable. Ended with a lovely hotpot lunch. Highly recommendedWritten 21 January 2025
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lynniemilano
Milan, Italy26 contributions
Feb 2020
Our visit to the Sumo stable was very interesting as we got to see how the sumo wrestlers begin their day - with a long, hard workout that pushes them to their physical and emotional limits. I had the advantage of being seated next to our guide, Yumiko, so I was able to get answers to all my questions (via text, as speaking is not permitted during the training session) and learn a lot about what I was seeing in real time. After the training session Yumiko took us to the Sumo Museum (located in the Sumo Arena) where we learned more about the history of the sport and saw photographs of the Sumo Champions and videos of several championship matches. It was a great experience which I would recommend to everyone. Thank you, Yumiko, for an excellent tour!
Written 10 February 2020
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Christine R
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We booked this experience last minute for our last day in japan and I’m so glad that we did. Being able to watch the sumo wrestlers training was so interesting to see. Yumiko and Shogun were excellent tour guides who explained the history and rules of sumo wrestling. If you’re in japan I definitely recommend!
Written 12 February 2020
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K T
Michigan, United States7 contributions
Feb 2020
Magic Trip is a great company who delivered on their promise for a well-organized, punctual sumo morning. I was a big cautious about booking a tour through a company I wasn't familiar with but I have complete confidence in Magic Trip now. Their communication was great, and I got a reminder a few days before my tour. Directions were easy to follow to get to the meeting point, and it was a short walk to the sumo stable. Small group, too! I hate big tour groups. The nature of the sumo stable is that it only allows for a small group, so this was a nice intimate tour. Our guide Yusuke was very knowledgeable and a local- he lived right in the neighborhood! I booked this tour a few months in advance and was very pleased that it was exactly as promised, and for a decent price. They even took photos of the sumo and shared them with us within a day or two- that is always such a nice add on. Thank you Yusuke and Magic Trip! Sumo morning was one of my favorite experiences of Japan that no one on one of those big group tours seems to get to do!
Written 13 February 2020
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Julian
1 contribution
Jan 2020
This was an engrossing visit to a Sumo wrestling stable to watch at least a couple of hours of training. The trip was wonderfully conducted by Shin who answered all our questions afterwards and gave clear but polite instructions about how to conduct ourselves in the training stable. An unmissable highlight of our Japanese trip!
Written 10 January 2020
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atinameka
Taipei, Taiwan16 contributions
I’m relatively new to the world of sumo. My husband and I only started watching 3 years ago. But ever since the first basho we watched on TV, we were hooked. Since then we have watched every tournament online/TV, went to the January 2019 basho in Tokyo, have favorite rikishi that have won and lost, retired and rise up through the ranks. But watching a morning practice of these amazing athletes truly was an EXPERIENCE! With my limited knowledge of the rules and moves and holds and take downs, it was so interesting to see how rikishi develop their techniques and test out new ones. Some used “pusher/thruster”, some under/over grips, some used throat strikes and holds, etc. some were successful and some were not so successful. I hope to see some of these rikishi rise to the top ranks so I can watch them further their careers.
Yumiko is so passionate about sumo and she loves sharing it with visitors. Learning about anything new can be confusing but Yumiko explained so much and made it easier to understand. This is my second tour with Magical Trips and I have recommended it to my friends visiting Japan.
Thank you so much! Good luck to all the rikishi in the January 2020 basho!
Yumiko is so passionate about sumo and she loves sharing it with visitors. Learning about anything new can be confusing but Yumiko explained so much and made it easier to understand. This is my second tour with Magical Trips and I have recommended it to my friends visiting Japan.
Thank you so much! Good luck to all the rikishi in the January 2020 basho!
Written 7 January 2020
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Corinne T
1 contribution
Feb 2020
This tour was beyond our expectations - very authentic and very well organized. As the tour guides said this is not a sightseeing tour - but a privileged invitation to be part of a very serious training session in a sumo stable. Our guides answered all questions and wrote us notes during the silent observation of the training. Both guides were very friendly and enthusiastic.
Written 19 February 2020
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Lilylilylily
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
The guide appeared to be rushing through the introduction (possibly to reach the stable in time). Stable visit itself was good, but couldn't quite impress on the group that there was a museum tour after the stable visit. A considerable number of people left separately after the stable visit without informing the guide, and the group was reduced to 2 couples (mine and another couple) at the end. Guide couldn't quite explain certain questions on sumo ranking, attire at matches, etc, possibly due to language limitations (info is googleable so no problem); would've enjoyed it more if guide was more proficient and comprehensive in her presentations.
Written 13 February 2020
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Celia B
3 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Seeing the sumos training in their stable was a real insight into a world we knew little about. Expect to spend 2+ hours on your knees (cushions provided) and in silence, but that’s just the price you pay for this privilege! Some hard copy info is circulated and our guide willingly responded in writing to our written questions, but it might be helpful to incorporate common questions into an FAQ document. Would love to see a real tournament!
Written 3 March 2020
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2RideTheGlobe
Austin, United States5 contributions
Oct 2019
This was an amazing experience that we never would have had if it weren't for Keina and Rina. We were allowed to sit up close during a morning Sumo practice, and even meet a few of the wrestlers before and after practice. I wasn't sure what to expect, but the power and performance of these great men is pretty amazing, and we gained insight and understanding into the inner workings of Sumo. Definitely a highlight to our trip.
Written 15 September 2020
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Tess K
Canterbury, Australia4 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
I had a lovely morning walking to the sumo training and watching the incredible athleticism that took place. The tour was beyond my expectations I terms if learning and watching some of the sumo training,diet and day to day life as well as learning of the pathways to the elite pinnacle.
Thankyou, I truly cherished insight while on my travels in Japan.
Thankyou, I truly cherished insight while on my travels in Japan.
Written 15 September 2020
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Hi, we are traveling to Tokyo in May of 2025. How early can we book this tour? I noticed all the dates after June 13th this year are crossed out through May of 2025!
Written 29 May 2024
I have a family of 6. 4 adults and 2 children (5 and 3 years old). Are children allowed to come in to witness the sumo practices as well?
Written 26 April 2023
We are a family of 4 traveling in Feb 2nd week....we r interested in watching the training sessions fr the wrestling....do we need to pre-book the tour? What would be the cost and what time does the tour begin n from where can we join in....
Written 4 February 2020
Hi there
Yes, you definitely need to pre-book as some of the days are sold out quickly. When we booked, it was $80 per person, but have a look at the tour groups website for the pricing.
The tour is around 2 hours. You meet at the JR Ryogoku station at 08:15, have a small intro and then walk for 7min to watch the wrestlers train. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Written 11 February 2020
I don't remember exactly how many hours the tour was but I do recommend setting the entire morning aside for this. I think we all split up around lunch time.
Written 7 January 2020
We'd like to book a tour for April 13th. When is this date will be available on the calendar?
Thank you
Written 4 September 2019
Hi, thank you for reaching out. The tour will be available 6 month before the tour date so you can book on 13th, October for the date.
Thank you,
Written 5 September 2019
PLEASE HELP - I am scheduled for the 8:30 session tomorrow and do not know what is the correct meeting location. If tour operator reading - PLEASE ADVISE.
Written 1 May 2019
Meet just outside the East exit of the Ryoguku train station. There's only one East exit, so it should be apparent
Written 1 May 2019
Hi, I bought 4 tickets and need to cancel 1 ticket (keep 3 tickets) - how do I do that?
Written 24 April 2019
Sorry the last message might be not enough clear. If you search "Magical Trip" on Google, you'll find our page and then can see our email address!
Written 26 April 2019
Hi friends i have only 1 day 27.05 in Tokyo and would like so much see sumô training...Why don't have disponible this date???? 😣very sad😓😓
Written 25 March 2019
Hi thank you for reaching out. The thing is that there is a big Sumo tournament happening 12th to 26th May and most of Sumo stables don't do training for a while after the tournament finished. So we are so sorry to tell you that we cannot hold the tour on 27th, May.
Written 26 March 2019
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