Private Day in the Life of a Sumo Wrestler Tour

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Duration: 4h
Location: Ryogoku Sumida, Tokyo, Japan | Tokyo, Japan


Category: Private Tours

Highlights:
Behind-the-scenes look into the traditional ways of sumo
Watching a live sumo match—King of the Castle
In-depth knowledge of sumo from your expert guide
Getting up close & personal with these celebrity fighters
Stress-free transportation from your hotel to Ryogoku

Inclusions:
Guided tour of a sumo stable in Ryogoku
One-way transportation from your hotel to Ryogoku via public transporation
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Discover the age-old rituals surrounding the ancient art of sumo wrestling. Witness firsthand the strict and fascinating regimen wrestlers are put through with the sole purpose of gaining weight.

Meet your guide at your hotel and make your way to the heartland of the sumo, Ryogoku. Next visit one of the many heya (also known as sumo stables) where wrestlers live, train, and eat together as part of their training regimen.

Then take in the atmosphere of rigorous training involved in asa geiko (morning practice) where the lower ranking rikishi (wrestlers) clean the building and prepare the meal of the day. As your journey with the sumo culture comes to a close, watch an exciting King of the Castle tournament as the rikishi in the wrestling ring fights as many opponents as they can until they are defeated.