In Ryogoku, Tokyo's sumo town, you can join this unique tour to watch morning training sessions at renowned sumo stables. During the Grand Sumo tournaments, there are also opportunities to witness the matches at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena. A standout feature of the tours is that, besides an interpreter guide, a sumo expert journalist accompanies your group to provide comprehensive insights into Japan's traditional culture.
You'll have the chance to observe the morning training of sumo wrestlers at a stable for a couple of hours. You can take individual commemorative photos with the wrestlers before moving on to the Ryogoku Kokugikan, where you'll see a real sumo ring and other facilities. The tour concludes with an informative Q&A session and sumo lecture by an expert journalist.