Tokyo Authentic Sumo with journalist walks
・This is a special tour that has garnered exceptionally high acclaim over the years. Unlike a mere staged sumo show, you will watch authentic sumo matches guided by a former sumo journalist in Ryogoku, the home of sumo, allowing you to deepen your understanding of the sport ・That battle is incredibly intense. ・You will also take commemorative photos that will become lifelong memories. ・This is the only tour in the world where you will be accompanied by an interpreter guide, as well as detailed explanations and Q&A sessions by journalists specializing in sumo. By the end of the tour, you’ll be a sumo expert too. ・This is a special tour that cannot be held without special permission.
What to expect
It is a rare tour that allows you to witness sumo guided by a sumo journalist.
You will see massive men colliding with intense power—a truly spectacular sight—and have the chance to take commemorative photos, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
The tour's standout feature is the detailed English commentary and Q&A session led by a sumo expert. By the end of the tour, you will have gained a significantly deeper understanding of the sport.
Offered by a company specializing in sports-focused tours, this experience is sure to be a highlight of your stay in Tokyo. We invite you to fully enjoy this precious opportunity to experience the allure of Japanese traditional culture firsthand.


















Reviews
Such an interesting experience and not some kind of fake touristy show. Actually got to see sumo players train and fight against each other in one of the largest stable. Also the guide used to be a sumo newspaper journalist and has a lot of knowledge and passion for sumo, love all the stories he shared about sumo and his experience.
This is definitely my best experience in Japan during 3 weeks. It worths every penny that I spend! Every sumo guys are so much attractive by their way of practicing during that morning. Setsu is definitely the star of the morning, with all of his passion and patience in happy mood, he guided us from this surprising to other surprising. I highly recommend this tour to all of my friends and also to people who are interested in this tour. Just go ahead without hesitate, you are gonna understand my current feeling. Cheers!
Both guides were very knowledgeable and helpful sharing not only about Sumo but Tokyo in general. Watching practice was an amazing opportunity. The Takasago stable is very talented!
Brilliant! The tour offered a really unique opportunity to watch professional sumo wrestlers during their morning practice. When I started to search for a sumo tour I had naively expected to have many options to watch actual sumo wrestlers in Tokyo, but found that almost all the options are actually shows put on for tourists which are not real sumo wrestlers so I was very pleased to find this tour. Now just a week later, we are watching the Grand Sumo tournament on the television cheering for the sumo wrestlers of Takasago stable - the same sumo wrestlers we were watching in person! If you want an authentic experience, this tour is perfect!
These guys are the real deal—intense, powerful, and surprisingly agile, with real action (we saw bloody noses and possibly a broken tooth). The guides are professional, welcoming, and eager to share their expert insights and stories before and after the tour. I’ll be talking about this one for a long time! It’s an early start and I found the seating uncomfortable, but maybe that’s just me. 5-star experience and the highlight of our 5-day trip to Tokyo. Higly recommend.
If you like or are curious about the world of sumo, this tour is wonderful. It reflects a spiritual and sporting side of Japan that I deeply admire, and the guides were charming, sharing curious and very interesting facts. Not only during the visit to the sumo stable, but also in the following tour, the visit to the museum, the Ryogoku neighborhood in Tokyo itself, and so on. It was a wonderful activity that goes beyond typical tourist spots and allows you to appreciate the incredible dedication of these professional wrestlers. Thank you!
A unique experience! We had the opportunity to watch a real Sumo training session, followed by explanations about their daily lives given by our guide; it was fascinating. We were then lucky enough to attend an official Sumo tournament, which made the experience even more unique. A big thank you!
Truly an unforgettable experience!Watching sumo training up close was both thrilling and eye opening. We really appreciated that it offered a genuine window into the sumo world in a dignified manner. There was no performing or entertaining for visitors, just a respectful glimpse into the wrestler’s daily routines. The atmosphere at the sumo stable was authentic. Communication prior to our visit was good and our guides were knowledgeable and friendly, explaining the traditions and training with care. The wrestlers themselves were impressive, so strong, agile, and focused. This experience is perfect for anyone visiting Tokyo who wants a unique cultural adventure beyond the usual tourist spots. Highly recommended!
Growing up watching sumo matches with my parents, who are big fans, I’ve always had a keen interest in and understanding of this sport. Being able to step inside the stable and observe the wrestlers' daily lives and training from such a close distance not only satisfied my curiosity but also provided professional insights and a deep emotional connection to the stable. The tour guide was incredibly professional and clearly a hardcore sumo enthusiast themselves. He shared so much sumo knowledge and captivating backstories. It was truly an outstanding tour and a fantastic guiding experience!
My 20 year old son and me went to this event. We did not know what to expect but it surpassed any expectations we had. The endless hard work that these Sumo Wrestlers put in 6 days a week for years in incredibly difficult. The history and facts that are shared with us on the tour after the training ends was a bonus we weren’t expecting. We learned so much about why someone chooses to become a Sumo Wrestler and what rules apply to the wrestler if they choose to take this career path. It’s discipline on another level. our tour guide was absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable.
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