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Two sumo wrestlers sitting on tatami mats in a traditional Japanese building. 1
A group of sumo wrestlers sitting on a mat, with one wrestler in a relaxed pose. 2
A sumo wrestling match with participants on mats, spectators seated, and a blue tarp in the background. 3
A group of sumo wrestlers in a ring, with a pavilion and trees in the background. 4
Two sumo wrestlers practicing in a traditional Japanese setting with wooden architecture and a dirt floor. 5
By Remakr Japan
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.383.056 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Get a behind-the-scenes look at real sumo training during Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament season. Watch wrestlers practice rituals and techniques in an authentic setting, with your guide explaining sumo's history, traditions, and the dedication it demands.

    Important Information
    This is a genuine training session for professional wrestlers, not a staged event. Wrestlers train daily, but schedules can shift due to weather or tournament timing. If training is cancelled due to something unexpected, you'll still enjoy the rest of the Hakata walking tour, plus a 15% refund.

    Explore Historic Hakata Old Town
    Stroll through Hakata's old town, where history meets modern life. Discover shrines, temples, and bustling streets, with stories of local festivals and traditions along the way — and learn how Hakata's role as a historic gateway to Asia shaped the region's identity.

Activity location

  • Sumiyoshi Shrine
    • 3-1-51 Sumiyoshi,
    • 812-0018, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • CASETiFY STUDiO アミュプラザ博多店
    • アミュプラザ博多 1
    • 812-0012, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

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Sumo Practice in Hakozaki

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English

Sumo Practice in Hakozaki

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
Rp1.383.056 x 2 AdultsRp2.766.112
Total
Price is Rp2.766.112
Until Sat, 31 Oct

Fukuoka: Morning Sumo Practice and Hakata Old Town

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00
Price details
Rp1.613.565 x 2 AdultsRp3.227.130
Total
Price is Rp3.227.130
Until Sat, 31 Oct
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local Guide
  • Inclusions
    Guided morning sumo practice viewing
  • Inclusions
    Walking tour of Hakata Old Town
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Transport to or from the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Sumiyoshi Shrine

  • 45m
Step beyond the ticket booth and into the world of sumo. Before you take your seat to watch a live training session, your guide will walk you through what life is really like for a rikishi (sumo wrestler) — from the strict hierarchy of the stable (heya) to their daily schedule, diet, and the grueling training that shapes their bodies and discipline from a young age.

Canal City Hakata (Pass by)

On the way, we'll pass through Canal City Hakata, one of Fukuoka's most distinctive shopping and entertainment complexes, known for its curving pastel-colored buildings and the canal running through its centre.

Kushida Shrine

  • 20m
We'll also stop by Kushida Shrine, Hakata's oldest and most revered shrine, founded over 1,000 years ago and known as the guardian shrine of the city. It's the spiritual home of the famous Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival, and you'll see one of the towering, elaborately decorated yamakasa floats displayed on-site year-round.

Tochoji Temple

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
A stop at Tochoji Temple to see the Fukuoka Daibutsu, Japan's largest seated wooden Buddha, plus its atmospheric "hell and paradise" underground passage.

Location

Activity location

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    Sumiyoshi Shrine
    • 3-1-51 Sumiyoshi,
    • 812-0018, Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    CASETiFY STUDiO アミュプラザ博多店
    • アミュプラザ博多 1
    • 812-0012, Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Japan

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