Explore a High School Sumo stable with a guide and discover the unique wonders of this traditional Japanese sport as you watch Sumo wrestlers in training. Also, enjoy a simple sushi-making experience.
Details on tour
About this activity
Duration – 6 hours
Live tour guide – English
Highlights
- Visit the Sumo Club of Maritime High School in Itoigawa, a farm for professional wrestlers! and watch Sumo wrestlers in training up close
- Seafood market tour with crabs, shrimps, and a wide variety of fish
- Sushi making and chanko-hotopot meals at local restaurants
- Traditional Japanese drum experience
Fee
JPY24,000 /person
No. of Guests
Min 4 to Max 15
Dates
Jan 9*, 12, 19
Feb 16, 23
Schedule
Program Starts 10:00 Program Ends 16:00
*only Jan 9, Program Starts 15:00 Program Ends 21:00
Includes
✔️Real Sumo stable watching
✔️Photos with wrestlers (when available)
✔️Donations to the stable
✔️Sushi making and Chanko-hotpot meal
✔️Traditional Japanese drum experience
✔️English-speaking guide
✔️Transportation from Itoigawa station
✖️Chairs
Inquire in advance
- People with mobility impairment
Important information
- Food allergy information must be provided
- Children under 6 years old will be charged for meals only.
Not allowed at Sumo stable
- Hats
- Sunglasses
- Food and drinks
- Flash photography
- Video recording
Know before you go
- Sumo training is a serious daily practice and not a tourist attraction and therefore you must follow the instructions of your guide at all times during the training.
- You will sit on a flat floor with a cushion; no chairs are provided by the sumo stable.
- You must stay still and refrain from talking to other guests during the sumo practice
- Photo sessions with the sumo wrestlers after the practice are not guaranteed
- All participants are required to sit on a cushion on a flat floor; no chairs are available at Sumo stable
- Please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation 7 days before the day of the start of the tour: 30% of the total fee
- Cancellation the day before the day of the start of the tour: 50% of the total fee
- Cancellation on the day of the start of the tour: 100% of the total fee
- Cancellation after the start of the tour or no-show without notice: 100% of the total fee
Itinerary
Meet up at Geopal (JR Itoigawa Station’s Alps Exit)
Head to Sumo stable at Maritime High School
Watch sumo training (60-90 min. *depends on the day)
Sushi-making and Chanko-hotpot lunch at a local restaurant (60min)
Seafood market tour
Watch and experience traditional Japanese drum
Head back to JR Itoigawa Station
Finish the tour
Meeting Point
Geopal (JR Itoigawa Station’s Alps Exit)
address: 1-7-47 Omachi, Itoigawa-shi, Niigata, Japan
Time: Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes before so you don’t lose your time slot.