--- title: Experience the Sumo World in Tokyo lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 104 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 117 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 3 of 13 (Sumo & Geisha Shows) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/experience-the-sumo-world-in-tokyo/ --- # Experience the Sumo World in Tokyo **Guidekin's take:** Watch sumo practice from a chair, try wrestling yourself and ask the wrestlers questions. Chanko nabe dining is included; return train fares are extra and vegetarian meals need advance notice. 4.95 from 117 reviews at €104 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #3 of 13 in Sumo & Geisha Shows, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Please check the confirmation message that we send after reservation - meeting point photos and instructions are indicated there!! The Only Tokyo Tour Combining Chair Seating, Taking Photos freely, Hands-On Sumo - actually trying to wrestle -, Authentic chanko nabe Dining, Personal Q&A session with the wrestlers, Comprehensive explanation about the sport, The ultimate hospitality; it feels like being hosted at a Japanese home, and more!!!! Embark on an exclusive sumo stable tour near Tokyo, where professional training meets genuine hospitality. Enjoy comfortable chair seating as you watch intense practice sessions, and dine with wrestlers over authentic chanko-nabe. Experience hands-on sumo wrestling, capture memorable photos, and enjoy a personal Q&A session with the athletes. All of this is delivered with warm, welcoming hospitality, making you feel at home. Experience the essence of sumo in just half a day, offering unparalleled value and authenticity. ## Before you book - Meeting point: JR Ueno station Central Gate (JR… - Starts 07:45: one departure a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €104 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 117 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Omotenashi-Japan - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 07:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.95 from 117 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 115 of 117. - 5 stars: 113 (97%) - 4 stars: 2 (2%) - 3 stars: 2 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value close access to training and friendly wrestlers; problems receiving WhatsApp updates are a recurring caveat. **Praised:** - Clear explanations of sumo history, rules and training routines - Close views of wrestlers practising in a working stable - Welcoming wrestlers who answer questions and pose for photos - Opportunities to try pushing or wrestling with the athletes - Enjoyable food served at the stable **Complaints:** - Difficulty receiving WhatsApp updates before the tour Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2024-10-03 to 2026-10-20); last checked 2026-11-08. ## What's included - Vegetarian service available - please notify us at least 3 days in advance!!!! - View the practice session comfortably seated on chairs - Photography allowed at the end of the session - Sumo wrestling experience ## Not included - Round trip by JR train total cost of ¥1060 (about $7) ## Itinerary 1. **Meeting up at 7:45 AM** (5m) 2. **19 minutes by train to Matsudo station** (5m) 3. **15 minutes by train to kunugiyama** (5m) 4. **Up-close sumo training view in Asahiyama beya: Front-row seat to intense trai...** (2h; admission included) - Up-close sumo training view in Asahiyama beya: Front-row seat to intense training session Interactive participation: Try sumo wrestling firsthand against the wrestlers Memorable photos: Capture moments with sumo wrestlers (when the session ends) Delicious dining: enjoy... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point JR Ueno station Central Gate (JR information) Japan, 〒110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno 7-chōme-1 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - ※ This itinerary may undergo minor changes due to weather, transportation, or scheduling reasons. ## Compared with other Sumo & Geisha Shows | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 13** | €104 | 4h | 4.95 (117) | shared | | [the SUMO show - Sumo & Dining Experience at Dosukoi Tanaka Tokyo](/japan/tokyo/tours/the-sumo-show-sumo-dining-experience-at-dosukoi-tanaka-tokyo/?format=md) | €91 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (2587) | shared | | [Tokyo Live Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner HIRAKUZA GINZA TOKYO](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-live-sumo-show-kaiseki-dinner-hirakuza-ginza-tokyo/?format=md) | €110 | 2h 15m | 4.93 (258) | shared | | [the SUMO show with Dinner](/japan/tokyo/tours/the-sumo-show-with-dinner/?format=md) | €91 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (51) | shared | Ranked #3 of 13 in Sumo & Geisha Shows by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €633, median €110; typical length 2h 15m. 1 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/sumo-shows-tokyo/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/experience-the-sumo-world-in-tokyo/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md