Step within the hallowed halls and prepare to be awestruck by the raw power and discipline of the Rikishi, or Sumo wrestlers, as they vigorously engage in their morning training for approximately an hour. Your day commences with a cordial meet and greet by a knowledgeable staff and guide at the entrance of the Sumo room. They'll provide a concise yet comprehensive briefing of the precautions to be observed during your visit.
As the echoes of the wrestlers' grunts fill the room, a guide will help you appreciate the nuances of the practice session. Among the thundering slaps, the agile footwork, the stablemaster's conversations, the unique Sumo stances, and the wrestlers' unyielding spirit, you'll discover a millennia-old tradition that began as a form of entertainment for Shinto deities. To etch this distinctive experience further into your memory, stay until the end of the practice to capture a group picture with the Sumo wrestlers.
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Do not enter the Sumo Room without permission. There will be staff waiting for you outside the entrance, and give you proper instructions.
There will be a guide at the door to explain the training process but the actual training session will be done in Japanese.
The schedule is subject to change depending on the Sumo wrestlers' fitness for practice.
Please understand that there is a possibility that the Sumo wrestlers will leave midway, and in that situation, there will be no photography allowed.
You may leave before the end of the tour, but please note that departing the room during the session will forfeit this privilege.
Note that the following are not allowed during this experience: large bags, food and beverages, and flash photography.
Phones must be in silent mode and talking loudly during the training is prohibited.
Videography is not permitted.
Cancellation is allowed up to 264 hours before the scheduled start time. Variant-specific cancellation policies may apply.
