Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo with Chanko-nabe Lunch
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1 Chome-2 Kashimada, Saiwai Ward, Kawasaki, Kanagawa 212-0058, Japan
- Experience the actual training of sumo wrestlers in a real sumo stable in English
- A guide explains the history and traditions of sumo with many tips for enjoying sumo matches
- You will have a Sumo match with a rikishi! (Only if you want.) Women and children can also participate!
- Make chicken dumplings for chanko-nabe, a dish that builds the body of a sumo wrestler, and eat them together!
- Easy Access! 10 minutes from Yokohama Station, 20 minutes from Tokyo Station, 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station!
What to expect
Meet your local guide at the Shin-Kawasaki station and head to the real Sumo stable, which was officially used until 2022. First, your guide will explain the unique lifestyle and customs of the sumo world, followed by a room tour to see the dining room, bath, and practice area, where you can get a glimpse of the life of sumo wrestlers. Afterwards, you will be seated right in front of the sumo ring to watch a morning sumo practice session. Usually, Sumo morning practice begins around 7:00 a.m. and lasts for three to four hours, and a unique training session has continued since the Samurai era. In this tour, you will first see how the morning practice begins, what kind of movements are used, and why.
You can ask questions to the rikishi, take pictures, and even make hand-printed paper
After practice and matches, you will be served chanko-nabe, the dish that builds the body of a sumo wrestler
experience the tradition and charm of sumo for yourself by practicing and competing alongside sumo wrestlers!
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