An up-close and personal experience of Japan’s ancient sporting tradition

We offer unparalleled inside access for tourists to visit real sumo stables and eat together with real sumo wrestlers.

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Sumo stable tours and more.

Sumo, Japan’s ancient sport, is becoming more and more popular around the world. Our team works closely with heya (sumo stables) in Japan to help you get inside access to heya tours year-round. You’ll have a chance to watch asa-geiko (morning practice), as well as eat chanko nabe together with practicing sumo wrestlers. New to sumo? Don’t worry—we also offer the option of an English-speaking guide to explain everything during your tournament or stable visit.

A closeup shot of the sumo ring made from rice bales, called a tawara.
Two sumo wrestlers sparring in a ring, surrounded by other sumo wrestlers watching.

Our Services

  • A pot of steaming hot chanko nabe stew on a wooden table.

    Stable Tours and Chanko Experience

    Want an up-close experience? We offer inside access to sumo heya where you can watch morning practice and eat chanko nabe together with practicing sumo wrestlers. We offer both self-guided, and guided tours.

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  • Sumo wrestlers performing in a ring during a sumo match, with spectators watching around the ring.

    Tournament Tickets

    We help you book tickets for Grand Sumo tournaments or special regional tours, with the added option of an English-speaking guide to help you understand and enjoy your day as much as possible.

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    Japan Tours

    Coming soon: Our team of guides are not just experts in sumo—we will soon be able to offer guide services and tours in other areas of Japan.

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  • It was the best experience of the trip so far—I really enjoyed it a lot. Thank you again!

    Alberto, tourist from Italy

Sumo wrestlers in traditional mawashi engaging in a match inside a room with wooden walls, some sitting on a wooden bench and others standing in the background.

We offer both self-guided and guided experiences to suit sumo fans of all kinds.

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The neighbourhood of Ryogoku has a lot more to offer than just sumo stables—here’s how to make the best of your day after an early morning heya tour and feel like a local.

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Upcoming tournaments and events

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    November 2025 Kyushu Basho

    November 9th – 23rd
    Fukuoka - Kokusai Center

  • An illustration of uchiwa Japanese festival paper fans.

    January 2026 Tokyo Basho

    January 11th – 25th
    Ryogoku Kokugikan

  • An illustration of a Japanese rabbit jumping in front of a moon motif.

    March 2026 Osaka Basho

    March 8th – 22nd
    EDION Arena Osaka

A steaming hot pot of mixed vegetable chanko nabe stew.

Eat real chanko nabe together with real sumo wrestlers, made by real sumo wrestlers. You won’t find this in a restaurant.