Nagoya Sumo Experience | Exclusive Morning Training & Chanko Hot Pot (Pre-Tournament Special Event)
Tour Duration
Tour Duration
3.5
Hours
Starting From
Starting From
20,000
JPY/person
Size
Size
1-10
Person
Highlights
  • Experience an exclusive sumo training session, where you’ll witness the intense morning practice of professional sumo wrestlers up close
  • Meet sumo wrestlers and take a commemorative photo after practice—an unforgettable chance to capture a moment with these powerful athletes
  • Enjoy a traditional chanko hot pot, the high-protein meal prepared by sumo wrestlers themselves, giving you a taste of their daily diet
  • Gain deeper insights into sumo culture with a knowledgeable guide, who will explain the training process, rituals, and history of Japan’s national sport
  • Take part in a special event held only before the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament, making this a rare and limited-time experience

2025 Tour Dates:7-10th July

Step into the fascinating world of sumo wrestling with this exclusive, limited-time tour held only before the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament. Witness the intense morning training of sumo wrestlers up close at Oshima Stable’s lodging, where you’ll see the power, discipline, and tradition behind Japan’s national sport.

After observing the practice, enjoy a rare opportunity to take photos with the wrestlers and savor a hearty bowl of chanko hot pot, the protein-rich meal that fuels sumo wrestlers. Prepared by the wrestlers themselves, this dish offers a taste of authentic sumo culture.

This special pre-tournament experience is available for a limited number of days—don’t miss your chance to witness sumo in a way that few travelers ever do!

Itinerary

9:00 AM – Meet at Nagoya Station

Gather in front of the Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center, where your guide will greet you and introduce you to the day’s experience. From there, you’ll transfer by taxi to the sumo training site.

9:30 AM – Morning Sumo Practice Observation

Arrive at Ganseiji Temple, where Oshima Stable’s sumo wrestlers are lodged during their training period.

Observe the powerful morning training session, where wrestlers engage in intense practice routines

Experience the atmosphere of sumo training, an integral part of Japan’s traditional culture.
* Please remain quiet and respectful during the practice session.


Photo Session with Sumo Wrestlers

Take a special photo with the sumo wrestlers as a keepsake of this unforgettable experience.
Bring your own camera (specific wrestlers cannot be requested).

Chanko Hot Pot Meal

Savor a freshly prepared chanko hot pot, a protein-rich meal traditionally eaten by sumo wrestlers to maintain their strength and stamina.

12:00 PM – Transfer by Taxi

Depart the training site and relax during the taxi ride back to Nagoya Station.

12:30 PM – Tour Ends at Nagoya Station

Conclude the experience at Nagoya Station, with memories of an extraordinary morning immersed in sumo culture.

Meeting Point

Nagoya Station Tourist Information Center

What's Included

What’s Included

  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Morning sumo practice observation
  • Photo session with sumo wrestlers
  • Chanko hot pot meal
  • Round-trip taxi transportation
  • Travel Insurance

What’s Not Included

  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Guide gratuities (optional)
Additional Info

Notes

  • This tour is for participants aged 7 and above
  • The observation takes place outdoors. Please bring:
    Drinks, a hat, a fan, or other items to protect yourself from the heat
  • Strict sumo training etiquette applies:
    Please remain silent and avoid talking during the sumo practice session
  • Do not use flash photography
  • Follow the guide’s instructions at all times

Accessibility & Activity Level

  • Light walking involved
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller/pram accessible

Tour Operation & Language

This tour operates in English

What to Bring

  • A camera or smartphone for photos
  • Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor observation
  • Items to protect yourself from the heat: drinks, a hat, a fan, sunscreen, and etc.

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Booking Deadline

  • Advance booking is required
  • Cut-off time: 5 days before departure

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Fee
No-show or cancellation after tour departure 100% of the tour price
On the tour date 50% of the tour price
1 day prior to the tour date 40% of the tour price
2 to 7 days prior to the tour date 30% of the tour price
8 to 10 days prior to the tour date 20% of the tour price
11 or more days prior to the tour date Free
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The locations
to visit in this tour

Nagoya City
Starting From
20,000 JPY/person