Sumo Morning Practice, Meals and Conversations with Wrestlers
This special tour allows you to observe the morning practice of a sumo stable where top-ranked sumo wrestlers (known as Sekitori, alongside those in the top division) belong, and to share a meal with the wrestlers and stablemaster, including chanko stew. The practice observation starts at 8:00 AM. The stable is about 30-40 minutes away by car, so we depart from Tokyo at 7:15 AM. During the car ride, our driver-guide will explain the history and rules of sumo. The practice ends around 9:30 AM, and afterward, you can enjoy a meal with the wrestlers while conversing with them. Our guide will act as an interpreter, ensuring smooth communication with the wrestlers. If you're lucky, you might even get to chat with the stablemaster. Unlike other tours where you're often surrounded by many foreign tourists and rarely get a chance to speak directly with the sumo wrestlers, this sumo stable is difficult to reach without a car, so there are very few foreign tourists.
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