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.

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.
Sumo wrestlers practicing in a training room with wooden walls and a dark wooden floor, observing from the background.

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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  • Nighttime city street scene with tall buildings illuminated by colorful neon signs and advertisements; cars driving on the road.

    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.

    Coming Soon!

  • 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 are practicing in a wooden dojo with a group of onlookers observing.

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

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Upcoming tournaments and events

  • An illustration of uchiwa Japanese festival paper fans.

    July 2025 Nagoya Basho

    July 13th – 27th
    Nagoya IG Arena

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

    September 2025 Tokyo Basho

    September 14th – 28th
    Tokyo, Kokugikan

  • An illustration of a ginko leaf and maple leaf.

    November 2025 Kyushu Basho

    November 9th – 23rd
    Fukuoka - Kokusai Center

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.