Introduction
Sumo wrestling is an ancient Japanese Shinto ritual where a Rikishi (sumo wrestler) wrestles on a Dohyo (sumo ring). Dohyos are usually considered sacred and ordinarily are off-limits to people other than rikishi.RAIEN has made it possible for EVERYONE to join this rare and unique experience. RAIEN provides this special Sumo experience lessons for foreign tourists and for foreigners living in Japan.
Program
Sumo experience lesson
Lessons will be conducted by two former Japanese sumo wrestlers and translators who will translate instructions.
Participants will use the dohyo and learn the basics of sumo wrestling;
such as how to wear the mawashi(belt) and how to do the shikofumi steps.
The lesson will be very enjoyable yet thorough and carefully instructed.
There will also be a practice match at the end of each lesson.
Participants will use the dohyo and learn the basics of sumo wrestling;
such as how to wear the mawashi(belt) and how to do the shikofumi steps.
The lesson will be very enjoyable yet thorough and carefully instructed.
There will also be a practice match at the end of each lesson.
- Each lesson will host about 5-15 participants
- Minimum participant of 5 required per lesson
- If the number of participants is small, there is a possibility that the sumo wrestlers will be alone
- Duration of each lesson will be approximately 2 hours
Fee
Sumo Experience
Adult:
9,500JPY (tax incl.)/person
Child (under 16):
4,800JPY (tax incl.)/child
Sumo Lesson Spectators
Adult:
3,500JPY (tax incl.)/person
Children (under 16):
1,500JPY (tax incl.)/child
Location/Access
LESSON LOCATION
SUBARU Comprehensive Sports Center
6-37-1 Shinkawa Mitaka,
Tokyo, JAPAN
6-37-1 Shinkawa Mitaka,
Tokyo, JAPAN
ACCESS
Access to SUBARU Comprehensive Sports Center
5-minute walk from Mikatashi Yakusho- Mae Stop (Odakyu Bus and Keio Bus)
5-minute walk from Mikatashi Yakusho- Mae Stop (Odakyu Bus and Keio Bus)
by BUS
by TAXI
Terms of Service/Notes
- Please follow the instructions during the lesson.
- Lesson fees must be paid in advance before the lesson.
- Duration of lessons may slightly change or vary. Please come with some time to spare.
- Showers are available so please bring a towel and change of clothes if you would like.
- We will have t-shirts and track pants for you to borrow.
- Glasses must be taken off or replaced with contact lenses.
- RAIEN will not be responsible for lost or broken items.
- Lesson fees will not be refundable in case of cancellations.
- Please feel free to contact us for any questions or concerns.
Events
GALLERY
Some photos from the actual Sumo Wrestling Experience. More to come...
The other day two women cooperated and challenged the sumo wrestlers.
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Contact
Please use this form to send us your inquiry about Sumo lesson.