Duration
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Guided tour
Meals included
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Get the ultimate immersive sumo experience with this 4-hour guided tour of a sumo stable and watch the wrestlers practice!
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Learn all about the history and the cultural impact of this Japanese sport from an expert local guide.
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Try your hand at taking on the experienced sumo wrestlers. Don't worry, this is a play fight and completely optional!
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Make delicious chicken dumplings for chanko nabe, the sumo wrestlers hot pot, and enjoy the hearty dish with them.
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Did you know? The word 'rishiki', used to refer to professional sumo wrestlers, loosely translates to 'strong man' in Japanese.
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4-hour guided tour of the sumo stable
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English-speaking local guide
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Opportunity to challenge sumo wrestlers
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Dumpling making
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Lunch with sumo wrestlers
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Photos
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T-shirt
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Transfers
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Other expenses
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Step into the sacred world of sumo and experience Japan’s national sport up close. Watch live training, meet wrestlers, try basic moves, and share a traditional chanko-nabe meal in an authentic sumo stable.
Getting started
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Meet your local guide just outside the ticket gate at Shin-Kawasaki Station, in front of Kiyoken (Shumai Shop).
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Please arrive 10 minutes early for check-in and group assembly.
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Carry a valid photo ID for verification. Tickets are validated on-site by the guide before entering the stable.
What to expect
Kawasaki Sumo Stable
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Watch real sumo wrestlers train up close in a live practice session.
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Learn about sumo’s connection to Shinto traditions and samurai discipline.
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Try basic sumo moves and, if you wish, challenge a rikishi in a friendly match.
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Cook chicken dumplings with wrestlers and enjoy chanko-nabe — the same meal that fuels champions.
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Take home a souvenir “Enter the Sanctuary” T-shirt and group photos from your visit.
Wrapping Up
The tour ends back at Shin-Kawasaki Station, with convenient access to Tokyo Station (20 mins) or Shinjuku Station (30 mins) — ideal for continuing your day of sightseeing.
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What's not allowed
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Keep in mind that outside food and drinks, tripods, and large baggage are not allowed. Pack wisely!
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Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.
Accessibility
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Some parts of the tour might not be accessible to guests on wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
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Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for guests with cardiac issues, cold, pre-existing medical conditions, and high blood pressure.
Additional information
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The venue might not be able to accommodate your dietary restrictions and/or allergies during lunch. Make sure to ask for the ingredients in a dish before consumption.
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There is a chance of the tour being cancelled if enough people do not book this experience.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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