【AJ】Sumo Practice Tour

2 hours

Easy

Sumo practice tour for foreigners visiting Japan! Don't worry, you will be guided by a guide who is familiar with sumo

A tour to observe a full-fledged practice of Sumo wrestling, Japan's national sport♪

There are various rules for observing Sumo wrestling practice, and if you are the only one watching, you will often be warned off by the officials and wrestlers, and in the worst case scenario. They are often forced to leave.
At SumoPro, we always have one of our staff members (former sumo wrestlers) or a guide who is familiar with sumo accompany us when we observe a practice.

In order to avoid making our customers feel uneasy, we will be able to come between the sumo stable and the customers and allow them to tour with peace of mind.

In addition, a dedicated guide will provide written commentary during the rehearsal.
If you just watch the rigorous but monotonous practice, you might get bored with it, but we will explain in detail what they are doing and what they are talking about.

We have planned this event in a way that will allow you to have fun and understand "Sumo".
Please feel free to use our service.

*Normally, private speaking is strictly prohibited during practice tours, but our interpreters will be available to explain the current practice content, the master's conversations, explanations of initiatives, and answer customer questions during the practice tour in written communication (in English). I'll have it.
Additionally, after the training session, you will be able to communicate with the current wrestlers through the guide, and we will hold a Q&A session until your questions are resolved.
Unlike a practice tour where you just watch the practice and then finish, you will be accompanied by a guide who specializes in sumo and will guide you through to the end.

~Flow of the day~
① Please inform us of the location, meeting time, and precautions of the sumo stable you are visiting by the day before
② On the day, meet at the entrance of the sumo room *Please be punctual
③ Observe the practice for about 40 minutes to 1 hour. (Visit times vary depending on the training content and the physical condition of the sumo wrestlers)
④ During the tour, you can ask and answer questions in writing with an English interpreter guide
⑤ After the training, take a commemorative photo with the sumo wrestlers and answer questions in front of the entrance
⑥ Sumo room entrance

*Please be sure to check the "Notes" and "Special Notes" at the bottom of this page, and apply only if you agree with them . Please note that by submitting your application, you will be deemed to have agreed to all of the above.


*Experience summary*

・You can watch active sumo wrestlers practice in a very strict atmosphere and learn about the kind of training that active sumo wrestlers go through on a daily basis.
・You can learn about the training content, detailed movements, etc. from a dedicated guide who is familiar with sumo.
(During the training, private conversation is strictly prohibited, so we will respond by written communication, and there will be a Q&A session after the training.)
-There are various restrictions such as strictly no private conversation and no eating or drinking, but you can watch real sumo wrestlers practice.


What's included?

    Training tour fee, English guide fee, consumption tax

    Exclusions
      Please note

        ・Personal language during rehearsals is strictly prohibited. Please be respectful to the wrestlers, masters, and everyone involved.
        ・Eating and drinking during the tour is prohibited. Please follow the staff/guide's instructions regarding hydration.
        ・Video shooting is basically prohibited.
        ・Photography is OK, but using flash is strictly prohibited. If you happen to take a flash photo, you will be asked to leave.
        ・Please use silent mode on your mobile phone or smartphone.
        ・For children, parents are required to inform them of various precautions and strictly abide by them. If you make a loud noise or do not follow the instructions, you may be asked to leave.
        ・If you leave or leave the venue midway through, you will not be able to return. Also, please note that there will be no refunds in that case.
        ・Please refrain from contacting or making inquiries directly to the sumo stable. Please note that if this is discovered, the tour will be canceled and no refunds will be given.

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