Sumo experience in Takadanobaba, Tokyo (45 minutes, beginner-friendly)
- You can experience Japanese culture efficiently in a short amount of time (45 minutes).
- It's not too strenuous, so it's easy for people who aren't confident in their physical abilities to participate.
- Since it's held in the morning, it's easy to incorporate into your subsequent sightseeing schedule.
- Enjoy a safe and comfortable experience in our clean and comfortable mat facility.
- Conveniently located in central Tokyo (Takadanobaba).
- Former sumo wrestlers, former sumo wrestlers from top-ranked university sumo schools, and current university sumo wrestlers belonging to strong sumo clubs provide direct instruction.
- The photo shows two sumo wrestlers, but normally one sumo wrestler will be available to assist you. However, depending on the situation, two sumo wrestlers may be available to assist you.
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Product Info
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This is a light program that allows you to easily experience sumo, a traditional Japanese cultural art.
This plan is a compact 45-minute experience starting at 8:00 AM, making it ideal for those who want to make the most of their time before sightseeing.
The experience takes place in a mat-based facility, ensuring a high level of safety, so even those with no sumo experience or who lack confidence in their physical strength can participate with peace of mind. The program is not a full-fledged training session, but rather a light program based on basic sumo movements such as shiko (leg stomping) and suriashi (sliding steps).
Despite its short duration, this tour offers a fulfilling experience of traditional Japanese culture, making it ideal for beginners and international visitors. Photography is permitted, allowing you to create lasting travel memories.
The instructors for this program are guides with proven skills and extensive teaching experience, including sumo wrestlers who perform at the sanctuary, former professional sumo wrestlers, sumo wrestlers who have appeared in numerous sumo shows, former sumo wrestlers from strong university sumo schools, and current university sumo wrestlers belonging to strong sumo clubs.
Scenes from the sumo experience *Although two sumo wrestlers are pictured, normally only one sumo wrestler will be present. However, depending on the situation, two sumo wrestlers may be present.
Scenes from the sumo experience *Although two sumo wrestlers are pictured, normally only one sumo wrestler will be present. However, depending on the situation, two sumo wrestlers may be present.
Scenes from the sumo experience *Although two sumo wrestlers are pictured, normally only one sumo wrestler will be present. However, depending on the situation, two sumo wrestlers may be present.
What You Can Expect
1 Day
- 07:50Shinkai Karate Tokyo Headquarters Suzuki Dojo (3rd floor) Meeting
- I will change into comfortable clothes.
- 08:00The sumo experience begins!
- We will learn about the techniques and history of sumo wrestling.
- 08:45Sumo experience ends/dismissal
Purchase Notice
- This is not a private training session.
Surcharge(s)
Areas requiring additional charges and meal costs
This tour does not include entrance fees or activity fees for areas requiring additional charges at each destination, nor does it include meals at rest stops along the way. These must be paid for by the customer on-site on the day of the tour.
Reminders
A minimum of 10 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 3 day(s) before the departure date
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: Heart disease, Epilepsy, Pregnant women
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
This is not a private training session.
We will do our best to prevent injuries and accidents during the sumo experience. (None have occurred in the past.)
Please follow instructions during the lesson. Lesson times may be subject to slight changes.
Please bring a towel and a change of clothes. Please remove your glasses or switch to contact lenses.
Please make your own way to the experience facility. Transportation is not provided. The experience takes place on the 3rd floor.
*Although the photo shows two sumo wrestlers, normally only one sumo wrestler will be present. However, depending on the situation, two sumo wrestlers may be present.
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How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
