Tokyo · MORNING
19 reviewed
The 15 morning tours below made the cut from everything we’ve reviewed across the region. Prices, durations and one standout note on each.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $81Our pick
Watch real sumo wrestlers train inside a Tokyo stable, learn the customs, and see Japan’s national sport from just a few feet away.
“10/10. we couldn't get in to see a tournament so this one hour viewing was an amazing taste of what it is like to be sumo. They work really hard. we loved it and would recommend.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1 hour · from $77
Watch professional sumo wrestlers train inside a Tokyo stable, learn proper etiquette, and pose for a group photo after this intimate morning visit.
“It was great to see the preparation and training up close.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2 hours · from $96
Watch Takasago stable’s intense sumo practice in Tokyo, learn the basics with an English guide, and pose with wrestlers afterward.
“We enjoyed this a lot. The guides didn’t tell us that much about sumo, but they handed out a really thorough booklet, which works better for me as I’d probably forget a lot of what was said verbally. We were really close to the wrestlers and watched them go through various training exercises. We had a photo afterwards, but be aware that a 1000 yen ‘tip’ is requested for this.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2 hours · from $116
Watch sumo wrestlers train from close range in Tokyo, learn the sport’s rituals, and meet the stable master in this intimate morning tour.
“Excellent visit, we learnt a lot about the sumo and the tour was really well organized We all loved it Would recommend, this is really a great experience”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $83Top rated
Watch professional sumo wrestlers train inside a Tokyo stable, learn the sport’s rituals, and see intense practice up close with an English-speaking guide.
“This experience was so cool! It was amazing to watch the sumo wrestlers up close and learn about the traditions, training, and history behind the sport. The guides were super friendly, knowledgeable, and made everything easy to understand — even the rituals that might seem mysterious at first. It was both fascinating and fun, and I left with a whole new appreciation for sumo culture. Highly recommend!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · from $98
Watch authentic sumo practice in Tokyo’s Ryogoku district, learn the sport’s customs, and possibly meet wrestlers for photos afterward.
“We enjoyed watching the training. It was a rare opportunity to see the life of Sumo wrestlers. We were allowed to photograph the training and the wrestlers, and had a posed photo opportunity with them at the end of the session.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · from $95
Watch sumo wrestlers train at a Tokyo stable, sit close to the dohyo, learn the quiet rules, and take photos after practice.
“Make sure to get their first. Be in front of line to get front row seats. There was like 50 people in our group. With everyone sitting on floor it was hard to see from back rows. That is my only compliant. However this is a great option if you are visiting Japan not during Sumo tournament months.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $40Best value
See Tokyo's Imperial Palace outer grounds, Sensō-ji, and Tokyo Tower in four efficient hours with an English-speaking guide and hybrid bus.
“It was well organized, easy to understand our guide, Tokyo towers was amazing, very busy but an awesome view from the top. Great little sovereign shops. The famous temple which is the oldest in Tokyo was amazing, so many people but worth going for sure. The emperor’s palace was very interesting. Great tour seeing lots of interesting things.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · from $41
See Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace, and Senso-ji Temple in four hours with a guide, bus transport, and a useful finish near Tokyo Station.
“In just four short hours, we got to see the Imperial Palace, The Tokyo Tower, the Asakusa n the Tokyo central district”
★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · from $148
Watch Toyosu’s tuna auction, learn Tokyo market culture, and eat your way through Tsukiji with a private English-speaking guide.
“Hiro was so very kind and helpful. We were able to see so much of both markets and a few hidden gems as well. Was able to give us some great “local” tips to apply to the rest of our trip as well.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.8
Watch real professional sumo wrestlers train at a Tokyo stable, learn the rules and rituals, and meet the athletes after practice.
“Aki the guide was great and gave us excellent information.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $99
Watch sumo wrestlers train inside a Tokyo stable, learn the sport from a guide, and take a photo with a wrestler after practice.
“The intensity with which they practice and the non-stop action. Also, the reverence and respect shown throughout. Great experience.”
★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $157
See Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Market, and Senso-ji in four focused morning hours with an English-speaking guide and a group of eight or fewer.
“We loved the tour. Our guide Andres Burgos was amazing. He was very knowledgeable and was excellent!! We enjoyed the tour very much!!”
★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3 hours · from $103
Watch authentic sumo morning practice in Tokyo with a newspaper journalist, learn the rituals, and meet wrestlers in the Ryogoku sumo district.
“O M G!!! Please treat yourself to this once in a lifetime: we absolutely loved every second of it. Shinya our guide is such a passionate, knowledgeable, experienced and expert at anything ‘sumo wrestling’, his tour is something we will always remember! He has a great sense of humour and so many inside stories, it was fantastic. He even emailed us the next day links to more information as he said he would. We can’t recommend enough this tour while you’re in Tokyo, you’ll look at sumo wrestling with a different appreciation moving forward.”
★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3h 30m · from $90
See Meiji Shrine, the Imperial Palace, and Asakusa by deluxe coach, with matcha, shrine customs, and multilingual audio support.
“It was good that I had the option of half day - as I was pushed for time. I seen some of the top landmarks.”
