Experiencing the intensity of sumo training beyond TV broadcasts
I observed a sumo morning practice at a sumo stable near Ryogoku Kokugikan. Our guide, Yuriko, who is a veteran sumo guide, made the experience incredibly meaningful. She succinctly explained the flow of the morning practice and the dos and don'ts, which allowed us to observe without any confusion.
On the way from Ryogoku Station to the sumo stable, we saw a picture depicting sumo matches from the Edo period, which helped us understand the history of sumo.
We observed the practice up close for just under an hour, experiencing the intensity of the training that can't be seen on TV broadcasts of official ground tournaments. Finally, we were able to take pictures with the sumo wrestlers, making it a valuable memento.
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January 7, 2025
Sumo training session
This was an amazing tour. You get to see an authentic Sumo training session at an authentic stable. We had the privilege of seeing 4 professional wrestlers amongst the trainee wrestlers which was exciting. Highly recommend this tour. Note: if you are not prepared to be respectful for those 2 hours, please don’t attend.
Michelle and Nick
January 5, 2025