Can I see sumo in Tokyo outside of the official tournament season?

Yes. Official sumo tournaments (basho) in Tokyo take place only in January, May and September, but at Sunamachi Ginza Sumo Stable you can watch real sumo and try it yourself all year round, on almost any day. It is the ideal way to experience sumo in Tokyo when there is no tournament on.

Is this a real sumo experience or a staged tourist show?

It is completely authentic. This is a genuine sumo experience in a real, local Tokyo neighborhood — not a staged tourist attraction and not a dance performance. The sumo is real, performed by former wrestlers and trained athletes, and you experience it up close.

What makes the ring (dohyo) authentic?

Our dohyo is hand-built by a professional yobidashi — the specialist craftsmen who construct the rings used in official sumo tournaments — using the very same clay and sand as the Ryogoku Kokugikan, sumo's grand arena. When you step onto it, you are standing on the real thing.

Can I try sumo myself and wear a real mawashi?

Yes. This is a hands-on experience. Changing facilities are provided, and you can put on a real mawashi (the traditional sumo belt) and step onto the ring to try sumo yourself — not just watch.

Can children and families try sumo in Tokyo?

Absolutely. Families are warmly welcomed. Children aged 4 and up and their parents can take part, and our team is here to help every family join in. It is a once-in-a-lifetime memory for children and parents alike. Children under 4 enter free.

How much does the sumo experience cost?

Adults are 11,000 yen, children aged 4 to 12 are 7,700 yen, and children aged 0 to 3 are free. The experience lasts about 90 minutes.

How is this different from watching sumo at the Ryogoku Kokugikan?

At the Kokugikan you watch a tournament from a distance, only during the three Tokyo tournament months. Here, you experience sumo up close in an intimate local setting, all year round — and you can actually step onto the ring and try it yourself.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Yes, BYO food and drink are welcome. The venue sits right on the beloved Sunamachi Ginza shopping street (shotengai), where you can pick up delicious local street food to bring along and enjoy the real local flavor before or after your experience.

Where is it located and how do I get there?

We are at TY'S Sunamachi Building, 3-38-16 Kitasuna, Koto-ku, Tokyo, in the historic Sunamachi Ginza area. The nearest stations are Nishi-Ojima (Toei Shinjuku Line) and Minami-Sunamachi (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line).

Is English support available?

Yes. The experience is English-friendly and designed for international visitors, with guidance provided in English.

Do I need to book in advance?

Advance booking is recommended, as space is limited. You can reserve online through GetYourGuide, Viator, Klook or Expedia.

Can I take photos with the sumo wrestlers?

Yes. Photo opportunities with the wrestlers are part of the experience — a perfect souvenir of your day.

Can tourists actually stand on a real sumo ring in Tokyo?

Yes. At Sunamachi Ginza Sumo Stable in Koto City, Tokyo, visitors step onto an authentic dohyo (sumo ring) used by real rikishi, as part of a 90-minute hands-on experience.

How much does the Tokyo sumo experience cost?

Adults are ¥11,000, children aged 4 to 12 are ¥7,700, and children aged 0 to 3 join for free.

What time are the sumo shows?

There are two sessions daily, at 11:00 and 15:30. Each lasts 90 minutes and the experience runs almost every day, year-round, with a maximum of 40 guests per session.

Where is Sunamachi Ginza Sumo Stable located?

It is at 3-38-16 Kitasuna, Koto City, Tokyo 136-0073, near Nishi-Ojima Station (Toei Shinjuku Line) and Minami-Sunamachi Station (Tokyo Metro Tozai Line).

Is the sumo experience suitable for families and children?

Yes. Children aged 4 and over can take part, and infants aged 0 to 3 attend for free. It is a family-friendly, hands-on experience.

Private & Group Sumo Experiences in Tokyo: Charter, Corporate & School Groups

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Planning something for a group — a private party, a company team, a school trip, or a big event? Sumo is one of the most memorable things you can do together in Tokyo, and yes, you can book it privately or for a group. This guide covers the options, roughly what each costs, and how to arrange it, whether you come to the stable or we bring sumo to your venue.

Can you book a private or group sumo experience in Tokyo?

Yes. At a hands-on experience you can either charter the whole thing for your group or have sumo brought to your venue. Unlike watching a tournament from the stands, everyone takes part: former professional wrestlers perform real bouts up close, then your guests put on a mawashi and take one on, right on an authentic ring — with full English support. It works for families and friends, corporate teams, incentive and MICE groups, and school trips.

What are the options?

1. Private charter — the stable to yourselves

Have the experience exclusively for your group, with no other guests in the room. About 90 minutes, up to 40 people, kids 4 and up welcome. Ideal for celebrations, friends travelling together, and smaller corporate teams.

2. Corporate events & team-building

Real-ring sumo is a genuine team-building activity — your team learns the rituals, cheers each other on, and faces a wrestler together. Do it as a private charter at the stable, or have us bring it to your office, hotel or event space. Welcome/farewell dinners, VIP bouts and award-ceremony tie-ins are all possible, and MICE / incentive groups of 100–300 are supported.

3. School & education groups

A hands-on, genuinely cultural stop for school trips and study tours: students aged 4+ take part on a real ring and learn the history and etiquette from former professionals, with English support. Larger schools can be split across sessions.

4. Sumo to your venue (dispatch)

Can't come to the stable? Two former professional wrestlers, an MC (Japanese or English), a portable ring mat and setup staff come to your hotel banquet hall, event space or wedding. The program mirrors the stable show — history and rules, live bouts, a guest ring challenge, and photos — adjusted to your room and timing (90, 60 or 30 minutes).

How much does a private or group sumo experience cost?

Rough guide (exact quotes are confirmed on inquiry):

Private charter at the stable: groups of 20–40 are charged per person (adults ¥11,000, children 4–12 ¥7,700); smaller groups are a flat charter fee, from about ¥100,000 for up to 5 guests.
Sumo to your venue (dispatch): from ¥200,000 (30 min) to ¥300,000 (90 min) for up to 50 guests, plus ¥2,000 per extra guest; Tokyo venues included, travel charged at cost for venues outside Tokyo.

See full pricing and request a quote on our group, private & corporate sumo page.

How do you book it?

Tell us the basics — group type (private / corporate / school), roughly how many guests, your preferred date(s), and whether you'd like it at the stable or at your venue. We'll send a quote with the price, timing and what's included, then confirm. It's all handled in English.

For a few people rather than a group, you can simply book the standard experience any day of the year, or read what to expect at a sumo experience first.

Frequently asked questions

Can you do a private sumo experience in Tokyo?

Yes. You can charter the hands-on experience exclusively for your group (up to 40 people, about 90 minutes), or have sumo brought to your own venue.

Is sumo good for corporate team-building?

Very — it's interactive, everyone takes part, and the ring challenge is a highlight. It can run at the stable as a private charter or at your venue, with English support, for teams of any size (MICE/incentive groups of 100–300 supported).

Can a school group do a sumo experience?

Yes. Students aged 4 and up can take part on a real ring with English support; larger schools are split across sessions. Request a quote with your numbers and dates.

Can you bring sumo to our hotel or event venue?

Yes. We dispatch two former professional wrestlers, an MC (Japanese or English), a ring mat and setup staff to hotels, banquet halls and events in Tokyo (and beyond, with travel at cost).

How much does a group or private sumo experience cost?

Private charter at the stable is per person for 20–40 guests (adults ¥11,000 / children ¥7,700) or a flat fee for smaller groups (from about ¥100,000). Venue dispatch is from ¥200,000–¥300,000 for up to 50 guests. Exact quotes are confirmed on inquiry.

Make it a group to remember

Whether it's a private party, a company offsite, a school trip or a 300-person event, we'll tailor a real-ring sumo experience — at our stable or at your venue, in English.

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