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Chair Seat Guaranteed SUMO Practice +Photo +Culture Option

The three most popular Japan culture experiences are sushi making, tea ceremony and sumo watching. Here, you will see REAL SUMO WRESTLERS do their morning practice sessions to go up the hierarchy and achieve their dreams to be up there. Note that this is not a sumo entertainment show but the real

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

⏱ 15 minAdmission included

We will meet up at Kiyosumi Shirakawa station a crossing station for the Oedo line and the Hanzomon line. The EXIT IS B1 and we will meet you at the ground level. There is a Family Mart convenience store next to the exit should you need emergency supplies. We will give you a briefing on sumo morning practice etiquettes and proceed to go to the allocated sumo stable.

2

Stop 2

⏱ 1h 40m

We will be seated instead of be sitting on the floor and you will be watch the morning practice as it unfolds in very near proximity. No talking, no eating or drinking. Taking pictures is perfectly fine.

3

Stop 3

⏱ 20 min

You will be given an opportunity to talk with active sumo wrestlers and potentially take pictures. Your photo could become valuable as the chosen wrestler moves up the ranks!

4

Stop 4

⏱ 25 min

The experienced local guide will give you a session on the history and context of sumo. What it is and how it came to be.

5

Stop 5

Pass by

You will return to the station and be off on your way.

6

Stop 6

⏱ 20 min

Time required to transfer to and from the sumo stable.

What to Bring

  • •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • •Service animals allowed
  • •Public transportation options are available nearby
  • •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • •The hours specified in the tour are the hours taken on the journey and these are approximate.

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