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Sumo Wrestlers Morning Practice and Special Access Viewing in Tokyo with Pick-up

 

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Description

See powerful sumo wrestlers train up close and gain an in-depth understanding of their traditional world. After you delve into the world of this beloved Japanese national sport, you may even be able to take pictures with the wrestlers after practice!

Cancellation Policy

  • Any cancellations made between 15 business days (18:00 local time) to 3 business days (18:00 local time) prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 20% of the total amount.
  • Any cancellations made between 3 business days (18:00 local time) to 2 business days (18:00 local time) prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 50% of the total amount.
  • Any cancellations made after 18:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.

Activity Detail

Pricing Details

Prices Starts From:10-02-2020   Ends On:01-01-2038    Available Days:   All Days
Adult/Child (Age 12 & Up) $195

Inclusion

  • Transportation fee from hotels using public transportation
  • English-speaking guide

Start Timings

  • 08:30

Duration

  • 3 (hrs)

Check In/Pickup Location Details

  • Exact meeting place and time will be notified after your reservation has been confirmed.
    If you are meeting your guide at the lobby of your hotel, please note the hotel must be within a 10-minute walk from a JR station on the Yamanote Line or subway station. There may be an additional fee if your hotel is located outside of this range.

Restrictions

  • People with mobility issues are not permitted on the tour. Guests will be asked to sit down on the tatami or the wooden floor with a flat cushion for a couple hours in the sumo stable. Chairs are not available.
  • In case the stable needs to accommodate as many visitors as they can, they may ask you for cooperation to wait at the entrance of the stable until other groups arrive. Also, there may be a case where your private tour guide will be requested to be temporarily absent during the training session.
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Guests using crutches, walking sticks, walkers, etc. are not permitted to participate in this activity.
  • Children 12 years old and above can participate in this activity.

Additional Notes

  • Fees for public transportation are included. However, there will be additional charges for the use of taxis or hired cars.
  • The stable schedule is subject to change and may vary within duration of an hour to 2 hours. In case the training duration is only 1 hour, you will have time to walk around Ryogoku with your guide until the end of the tour.
  • Food, drinks, drop-off transportation and personal expenses are not included in the tour fare.

Requirement(s) - other

  • Please keep in mind the following rules during the visit: - A sumo stable is not a tourist facility. Sumo wrestlers train very hard and seriously. Please make sure to show respect to the stable master and wrestlers. - Please watch the training quietly and do not walk around the stable. - Please be quiet in the stable. Even whispering may disturb the wrestlers. - Do not stand in the ring or on the sandy ground.
  • - At the entrance of the stable, please take off your shoes. Then sit cross-legged on the floor. Do not stretch your legs toward the ring. It is considered impolite to show the soles of your feet to the wrestlers. - Please take off your hat and sunglasses. - Do not eat, drink or smoke inside the stable. - You can take photos during the training, but do not stand or move about. Do not use flash or cameras with loud shutter sound. - Please turn off your mobile/cell phone.
  • - Once you start watching the training, you are supposed to stay until the wrestlers finish their training so please do not leave the stable while the training is ongoing.

Schedule

Sumo Wrestlers Morning Practice and Special Access Viewing in Tokyo with Pick-up
08:30:00 Check-in at the Lobby of Select Hotels or the Station Closest to the Stable

Day: Day1
Go to the Sumo Stable
Follow your guide and make your way to the sumo stable. Remember that when you arrive at the stable, you will need to strictly follow the rules so you don't disrupt the wrestlers' serious training.
Day: Day1
Sumo Stable Visit
Watch the sumo wrestlers as they stretch, bout and practice. See their explosive power and get an inside look at this private world. You will be literally ringside, right by the action! Your helpful guide will assist you with mannerisms and explanations at the stable.
Day: Day1
11:30:00 Check-out at the Closest Station from the Stable

Day: Day1

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