About the program In this tour, guests are given the once-in-a-life opportunity to watch professional sumo wrestlers train in a genuine sumo stable. As part of the tour experience you will be accompanied by a professional guide, who will detail for you the many aspects behind traditional sumo. You will also witness sumo training techniques and rituals, as well as a few practice matches. Depending on the session/stable, the training session is expected to proceed as follows: 1. Basic Sumo Exercises: Exercises to strengthen legs, hips, and upper body, as well as muscle building regimes. 2. Practice Matches: Serious bouts performanced between two sumo wrestlers at a time. A must-see part of the training! 3. After the session: You may have the chance to take photos with the wrestlers (schedule depending). *ATTENTON! This program is not available on the following dates: 2023 year July 9 - August 2 September 10 - October 4 November 12 - December 6 2024 year January 14 - February 7 March 10 - April 3 May 12 - June 5 July 14 - August 7 September 8 - October 2 November 10 - December 4