5.0(749)· Kawasaki· By MagicalTrip Inc. Free cancellation
Go beyond the typical tourist shows and step into the authentic sanctuary of Japan's national sport! This interactive sumo experience takes place inside a real, former sumo stable.
Authentic Hands-on Experience: Don't just watch a show. Learn the deep culture and rules from an expert guide, then step into the ring! Experience traditional training and actually wrestle with ex-professional sumo wrestlers.
Fun & Safe for Everyone: Whether you are a hardcore fan, a woman, or a child, this tour is designed for everyone. The wrestlers will playfully adjust their strength, ensuring a fun, safe, and unforgettable experience.
Dine with the Wrestlers: After the intense training, reward yourself by sharing a traditional "Chanko Nabe" (hearty hot pot) lunch with the wrestlers. Hear fascinating stories about their strict daily lives and values.
Come Empty-Handed: We provide the wrestling clothes! You even get to keep the original T-shirt and a handprint as souvenirs.
- ✓A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
- ✓SUMO Experience
- ✓Tour Photos
- ✓Sumo Wrestler's Lunch
- ✓Original designed T-shirt
- ✕Additional food and drinks
Activity Schedule
4 h 10
We will meet at Shin Kawasaki Station. Your guide will share how Sumo wrestlers live in real life and the tradition and history of Sumo.
Meet your local guide at the Shin-Kawasaki station and head to the real Sumo stable, which was officially used until 2022.
First, your guide will explain the unique lifestyle and customs of the sumo world, followed by a room tour to see the dining room, bath, and practice area, where you can get a glimpse of the lives of sumo wrestlers.
Afterwards, you will be seated right in front of the sumo ring to watch a morning sumo practice session.
Usually, Sumo morning practice begins around 7:00 a.m. and lasts for three to four hours, and a unique training session has continued since the Samurai era.
Guests who wish to participate will have the opportunity to experience these movements with us and see firsthand how rigorous the training is.
After the match, we will eat Chanko-Nabe together, a dish that makes a sumo wrestler's body big.
We make chicken dumplings, the main ingredient of the chanko-nabe, with the wrestlers, and everyone eats together around a table that was actually used in the sumo room.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted. One per booking
Just outside the ticket gate at Shin-Kawasaki Station (There is only one gate.)
The meeting point is right outside the gate, in front of Kiyoken (Shumai shop).
The Google Maps link provided points to Kiyoken.
Our guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip."
Just outside the ticket gate at Shin-Kawasaki Station (There is only one gate.)
The meeting point is right outside the gate, in front of Kiyoken (Shumai shop).
The Google Maps link provided points to Kiyoken.
Our guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip."
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Unexpected cancellations from sumo stables can happen a few days to a couple of days before the tour.
- Large luggage such as suitcases are not permitted on this tour.
- Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best experience for everyone, the tour will start on time.
- You will not be able to join the tour, receive a refund, or reschedule if you are late and miss the group.
- Cancellation after the tour start time or no-shows will not be eligible for a refund or date/time change.
- We will start the tour on time. If you are more than 5 minutes late without contacting us, it will be considered a cancellation and no refund will be provided.
- Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.
- Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.
- Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies.
- Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.
- Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
- Authentic Tokyo Sumo: Enter the Ring & Chanko Lunch
- VEGAN/VEGETARIAN
- Arrive at the meeting point on time to avoid missing the tour.
- Inform us of any dietary restrictions at least one day in advance.
- Wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement.
- Bring water and wear a hat during hot summer months.
- Be prepared for an interactive and physically engaging experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Product code: 63670P92
Activity offered by MagicalTrip Inc. via Viator.
- Sumo fans
- Cultural explorers
- Families
- Travelers seeking unique experiences
- Experience a real sumo stable
- Wrestle with professional sumo wrestlers
- Enjoy an authentic Chanko Nabe lunch
- Learn about sumo culture and traditions
- Receive a unique souvenir T-shirt and handprint
- Population
- 1,539,522 (2020)
- Currency
- yen
- Official language
- Japanese
- Driving
- on the left
- Power plugs
- A, B · 100 V
- Emergency number
- 119
- Capital city
- Tokyo
Average temperatures- 2°Jan
- 3°Feb
- 7°Mar
- 12°Apr
- 17°May
- 21°Jun
- 25°Jul
- 26°Aug
- 22°Sept
- 16°Oct
- 10°Nov
- 5°Dec
Sources: Wikidata; climate: NASA POWER, 2001-2025 averages.
Can I participate if I am a woman or a child?+
Yes, this tour is designed for everyone, including women and children. The wrestlers will adjust their strength to ensure a fun and safe experience.
What should I wear for the sumo experience?+
Wrestling clothes will be provided. You will also receive an original T-shirt as a souvenir.
What is Chanko Nabe?+
Chanko Nabe is a hearty hot pot dish that is a staple in the diet of sumo wrestlers, known for its role in building their physique.
What happens if the sumo stable cancels unexpectedly?+
Unexpected cancellations from sumo stables can happen a few days to a couple of days before the tour. We will notify you if this occurs.
Can I bring large luggage?+
No, large luggage such as suitcases are not permitted on this tour.
Reviews provided by Viator, written by travellers on Viator and Tripadvisor.
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
An experience worth having in Japan.
nicholaskF5851KY, October 2026
Entertaining and informative at the same time.
★★★★★Viator review
Excellent tour!
Patti_M, October 2026
Charlie was a great guide with broad knowledge of Sumo and its traditions. We were greeted at the station and driven to the sanctuary. The event and lunch was a blast!
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Sumo experience
frankvZ4000HZ, October 2026
You realy get to know the history and rules of Sumo wrestling.
You can also experience the strenght en flexibility of the wrestlers yourself
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Great experience
W1598IQjakeb, October 2026
Highly entertaining, would definitely recommend!. Also very informative.
★★★★★Tripadvisor review
Great Sumo Experience
Navigator14944680463, October 2026
Great Experience and guide Max.
Can highly recommend
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