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Kawasaki
Tokyo Sumo Experience: Train & Eat with Wrestlers!
250
Overview
Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo: Enter the Sanctuary for a rare look into the world of sumo wrestling. This tour takes people behind the scenes at a real sumo stable to see how these athletes train. A guide shares the history and traditions of sumo, offering tips that helps to understand the sport better.
Witness sumo wrestlers' morning practice, a tradition dating back to the Samurai era. Those who want to can even try some of the training moves! After the training session, everyone eats chanko-nabe together. This special stew helps sumo wrestlers build their strength. Participants will make chicken dumplings, a main part of the meal, and enjoy it with the wrestlers around a table used in the sumo room.
The meeting point is at Shin Kawasaki Station where guests meet a local guide. From there, journey to the sumo stable to see the dining room, bath, and practice area. This experience offers easy access, being just 10 minutes from Yokohama Station, 20 minutes from Tokyo Station, and 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station. 
Highlights
See Real Sumo Training: Watch sumo wrestlers train in a real sumo stable.
Learn Sumo History: A guide explains the history and traditions of sumo wrestling.
Eat with Wrestlers: Share a meal of chanko-nabe, a sumo wrestler's dish, with the athletes.
Make Chicken Dumplings: Help make chicken dumplings for the chanko-nabe meal.
Original T-Shirt Included: Receive an original designed T-shirt as a souvenir of your experience.
Local Guide: Enjoy 4 hours with a local guide who knows the ins and outs of Sumo.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers enjoyed the chance to see sumo wrestlers training up close.
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Many visitors liked learning about sumo culture and traditions from the guide.
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People appreciated the opportunity to eat chanko-nabe with the wrestlers.
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Guests highlighted the hands-on experience of making dumplings.
Some visitors wished for more interaction with the sumo wrestlers.
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A few people felt the location was a bit difficult to find.
The Journey
Shin Kawasaki Station
The starting point of the tour where you'll meet your guide to begin your sumo experience.
Sumo Stable
A real sumo stable, used until 2022, where sumo wrestlers live and train. The tour includes visits to the dining room, bath, and practice area.
Sumo Ring
The practice area where you'll watch a morning sumo practice session up close and possibly participate in some movements.
Dining Room
A space within the sumo stable where you'll share a chanko-nabe meal with the wrestlers, experiencing the communal dining tradition.
Know Before You Go
This sumo experience includes a local guide for 4 hours, tour photos, a sumo wrestler's lunch and an original designed T-shirt. It does not include additional food and drinks. The meeting point is at Shin Kawasaki Station.
Hot Tip
Visitors suggest arriving early at the meeting point to ensure a smooth start. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended since you might be walking and standing for a period of time. Some reviews also suggests to bring a small gift for the sumo wrestlers.
Review Summary
People usually say the Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo is highly engaging and educational, with retired sumo wrestlers making the event fun and interactive for all ages. Many travelers praise the delicious lunch, the opportunity to try sumo moves, and the friendly guides. A few mention that the meeting point could be clearer, but overall, the experience is considered memorable and well worth the price.
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