WATCH SUMO PRACTICE

About Watching Sumo Practice

Watching an official Grand Sumo tournament is an incredible experience—but why not go even closer?
By visiting a sumo stable and observing morning practice, you can witness the intensity of sumo from a much closer distance than during a tournament.

In recent years, however, there has been an increase in issues caused by visitors who are unfamiliar with proper etiquette during practice visits.

One of the main reasons is that even accompanying guides may not fully understand the unique rules and customs of sumo stables.
As a result, some stables have begun restricting or prohibiting practice visits to the general public.

At SumoExperience.com, we are warmly welcomed by members of the sumo community.
Our staff will accompany you during your visit, ensuring a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience while helping you fully understand the proper rules and etiquette.

Not only will you feel the powerful clashes between wrestlers up close, but after practice, you will also have the opportunity to interact with them.

Features	VIP Practice Viewing	Standard Practice Viewing
Morning Practice Viewing	○	○
Commemorative Photo with Sumo Wrestlers	○	○
Guaranteed Chair Seating	○	－ *Floor seating may be provided.
Exclusive Souvenir	○	－
English Audio Guide	○	－
Q&A Session with Sumo Wrestlers	○	－

VIP Practice Viewing

VIP Practice Viewing Overview
Schedule	Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:00 AM
Location	About a 10-minute walk from Senso-ji Temple *The exact meeting location will be provided after your reservation is confirmed.
Price	¥20,000 (tax included) / Ages 4 and over
Duration	Approximately 120 minutes
Transportation	Not included
What’s Included	Morning practice viewing at a sumo stable Commemorative photo with sumo wrestlers after practice
VIP Benefits	Guaranteed chair seating Exclusive souvenir gift English audio guide explaining the training session and sumo culture Opportunity to interact with the sumo wrestlers

Standard Practice Viewing

Standard Practice Viewing Overview
Schedule	Every Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM
Location	To be announced *The exact meeting location will be provided after your reservation is confirmed.
Price	¥9,000 (tax included) / Ages 4 and over
Duration	60–90 minutes
Transportation	Not included
What’s Included	Morning practice viewing at a sumo stable Commemorative photo with sumo wrestlers after practice

General Information
Important Information	This is not a private tour. You may join other guests during the experience. Practice Viewing Guidelines: A sumo stable is not a tourist attraction. Sumo wrestlers undergo serious and demanding training. Please show respect to the stable master and the wrestlers at all times. Please remain quiet during practice and do not walk around inside the stable. Please refrain from talking, even quietly, as it may disturb the training. Do not enter the sumo ring (dohyo) or step onto the sand. Please remove your shoes at the entrance. You will be seated on the floor, and it is considered disrespectful to stretch your legs toward the dohyo. Please remove hats and sunglasses before entering. Eating, drinking, and smoking are not permitted inside the stable. Photography is allowed, but please take photos from your seat. Flash photography and cameras with loud shutter sounds are not permitted. Once the practice viewing has begun, you may not leave until it has finished. Transportation to the sumo stable and food or beverage expenses are not included. Please follow the guide’s instructions at all times. We cannot be held responsible for accidents resulting from failure to follow instructions. The duration is approximate and may vary depending on the training schedule. Your meeting time and location will be provided approximately one week before the event.
Payment Method	PayPal only Accepted through PayPal: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, and JCB
Cancellation Policy	Groups of Fewer Than 10 Guests • 10–3 days before the tour: 30% • 1 day before the tour: 50% • On the day of the tour: 100% Groups of 11 Guests or More • 30–11 days before the tour: 30% • 10 days before the tour through the day before: 50% • On the day of the tour: 100%

General Information

Important Information

This is not a private tour. You may join other guests during the experience.

Practice Viewing Guidelines:

A sumo stable is not a tourist attraction. Sumo wrestlers undergo serious and demanding training. Please show respect to the stable master and the wrestlers at all times.
Please remain quiet during practice and do not walk around inside the stable.
Please refrain from talking, even quietly, as it may disturb the training.
Do not enter the sumo ring (dohyo) or step onto the sand.
Please remove your shoes at the entrance. You will be seated on the floor, and it is considered disrespectful to stretch your legs toward the dohyo.
Please remove hats and sunglasses before entering.
Eating, drinking, and smoking are not permitted inside the stable.
Photography is allowed, but please take photos from your seat. Flash photography and cameras with loud shutter sounds are not permitted.
Once the practice viewing has begun, you may not leave until it has finished.

Transportation to the sumo stable and food or beverage expenses are not included.
Please follow the guide’s instructions at all times. We cannot be held responsible for accidents resulting from failure to follow instructions.
The duration is approximate and may vary depending on the training schedule.
Your meeting time and location will be provided approximately one week before the event.

Payment Method

PayPal only
Accepted through PayPal: Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, UnionPay, and JCB

Cancellation Policy

Groups of Fewer Than 10 Guests
• 10–3 days before the tour: 30%
• 1 day before the tour: 50%
• On the day of the tour: 100%

Groups of 11 Guests or More
• 30–11 days before the tour: 30%
• 10 days before the tour through the day before: 50%
• On the day of the tour: 100%