Tour to Sumo Stable and Watch Sumo Morning Training!

Sumo is a traditional Japanese sport based on Shinto belief. It’s like “Japanese wrestling” where one tries to force their opponent out of the ring or force any part of his body to touch the ground. Sumo wrestlers train very hard from early in the morning. You can go visit a Sumo stable and watch the training up close (as long as you follow the rules of the stable.) You will see the strongest guys practice!!

8:15 am – 10:15 am (2.0 hours)
*Finish time can be different day by day, it depends on the season and the stable.
*Please check the calendar to see the availability.

【General】

• ・This is a group tour.
• ・We will leave at 8:15 am sharp, so please make sure to be there on time!
• ・There could be a delay at when the tour ends, if you have an appointment or plan
  right after this tour, please let us know in advance.
• ・Only guests 12 years or older can enter the stable.
• ・There is no price for children.

【Sumo Stable Rules】

• The Sumo stable is not a sightseeing spot, so you have to follow their rule!!
  • Please Sit on the floor and silently watch them practice.
  – (You can cross your legs)
  • Please do not spread your feet or show the soles of your feet towards the ring.
  • You cannot enter with skimpy clothes.
  • You are supposed to stay till the end of the morning practice.
  – (Practice will end around 10:00 am – 10:15 am.)
  • No eating nor drinking is allowed inside the stable.
  • Please do not stand up or move around inside the stable.
  • Please make sure your mobile phone is on silent.
  • When you take pictures, please do not use flash and turn off the shutter sound.
  • Please do not talk.
  • Please do not take videos while inside the stable.
  • Please take off any sunglasses or hats.
  *In case of an emergency, there is a restroom inside the stable, please let us know.

Review

KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA TOKYO

5.0

Based on 11 reviews

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Blandville

11:21 05 Mar 20

We had the most beautiful experience of learning calligraphy and wearing traditional kimonos. The staff are so friendly... and helpful. I highly recommend this experience to all visitors to Tokyo.read more

Joakim Sundén

08:12 04 Mar 20

Very smooth organization, wide variety of kimonos to choose from. They help you dress, do your hair and make you look... beautiful and take pictures with your cameras. The tea ceremony was beautiful and we got to mix our own tea as we were told about the history and the practice of tea ceremony as well as other interesting Japanese culture tidbits.read more

Marsha L

02:54 04 Mar 20

All the ladies there were lovely. Beautiful kimonos for you to choose from, and everything was just sp graceful ❤. You... make your own tea, eat traditional Japanese sweets. Love all the photos and just enjoyed the entire experienceread more

Alisa Ediger

05:48 28 Feb 20

The experience was lovely. The ladies there were all very kind and gave clear instructions that made the whole thing go... smoothly. The kimonos to choose from were all beautiful and the tea ceremony was a good balance between instructional and experiential. Definitely a good choice if you want to attend a tea ceremony but don’t yet know the proper etiquette.read more

Annie Teri

14:00 09 Feb 20

Best place to learn about their tea culture. You will get choose your own kimono and take many photos in it. It is... worth a visit.Do this if you are free and wish to experience like a japanese.read more

Kathryn Geiger

04:09 17 Jan 20

Had a great time. The ladies who run the shop are all very friendly. They all spoke English very well so it made it... very easy to communicate. Having a kimono put on and having your hair done was fun. The tea ceremony itself was very nice. Your walked though step by step of what goes into a tea ceremony. The matcha tea and sweets are delicious.read more

Chelsea Southe

08:04 04 Jan 20

The three of us has a wonderful experience learning more about this beautiful culture. Our tea master was very... knowledgeable and gladly answered any questions we had. It was truly a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity!read more

Dan Dexter

23:16 01 Dec 19

My wife and I took the course that teaches students to make traditional Japanese sweets and is followed by a tea... ceremony. We thought it was a fun way to spend some time during our vacation and were really happy with the experience. It's definitely a fun way to learn about a small piece of Japanese cultural history.read more

Xenia Uth

05:54 16 Nov 19

We went to participate in the tea ceremony, and it was absolutely perfect! The staff was so kind, spoke very good... English and the kimonos were beautiful! I definitely recommend this place. We also took pictures for about 20-30 minutes afterwards, in a little room they have decorated for this purpose, and the staff was very patient with us! 😍read more

Naomi Bonnici

11:18 18 Oct 19

Had an absolutely wonderful experience. We experienced the tea ceremony as well as traditional Japanese sweets making.... The hosts/tea masters delivered a professional and traditional experience while also staying light hearted and comical enough for touristical enjoyment. Everything is well explained + they are open to all questions. Our host was very conversational and we really felt like she placed our enjoyment as a priority. This is definitely something you can not miss !!!read more

Kristel Topalova

16:04 25 Sep 19

I was the first person ever to take part in a tea ceremony in the Tokyo location. I chose the kimono + tea ceremony... option. A once-in-a-lifetime experience!My instructor was so professional and kind. First, she helped me with the choice of kimono and then she put it on me. Another young lady took care of my hair and I totally loved the result.The instructor really explained and demonstrated the respect that the Japanese people show to their guests and the tea. She took her time explaining everything to me and let me ask any kind of questions. After her explanations I was allowed to prepare a tea by myself. The instructor was so sweet and positive that I did not want to leave. She even offered to take pictures of me and with me afterwards :)I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants to get a feel for traditions in Japan and an authentic experience. The price is very reasonable and the location is easy to find.read more

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