【Tokitsukaze beya】The real Sumo experience! / 本格相撲体験（相撲部屋）

＊PLAN NAME

The real Sumo experience! (Sumo Beya stable)

＊OUTLINE

You can enjoy real Sumo experience at the real Sumo beya stable! 

The special plan that you can enjoy the real Sumo experience at the real Sumo beya stable where many Rikishis Sumo wrestlers are training every morning! Sumo or Sumo wrestling is the national sport of Japan and has been beloved by lots of Japanese until now. Sumo beya stable that you are going to visit in this tour, is the Sumo stable where many Rikishis Sumo wrestlers who are well-known and often  one of the top athletes in the tournament they belong to. The Rikishi sumo wrestlers explain about Sumo in this tour, too. 

＊PLAN DETAILS

1. What is Sumo Beya stable? 

　Each Rikishi Sumo wrestler belongs to one "Heya " which is the Sumo stable for training. 

Each "Heya" has a famed ex-Rikishi Sumo wrestler who is called "Oyakata", a master of the Sumo and he gives training to the future Rikishi Sumo wrestler and raises them. 

At this moment, there are 43 Sumo beya stables. Today, you will experience Sumo at the one of the most famous Sumo beya stables where there are lots of strong well-known Rikishi Sumo wrestler who are often in the final match, or a future young Rikishi Sumo wrestler. 

2. Experience the Sumo Keiko training! 

　Let's start with the Keiko Sumo training! The Keiko has many various techniques such as Shiko, Suriashi, Teppo, Moshiai or Matawari etc…. After warming up and get some training, let's do Kumi which is real Sumo wrestling! 

3. Keiko (Training) ① "Shiko" 

　Shiko is the most important basic movement in the Sumo warm-up exercise. 

Open legs wide to be ready. Lift one leg as high as possible alternately. 

That's the way of Keiko Sumo training to strengthen your waist, knees, ankles, and toes.

Rikishi Sumo wrestler does "Shiko" not only in the training but also when they step onto the Dohyo (the circular ring of Sumo match) as a performance. Lately the "Shiko" is also known as  good for being on a diet, too.  

4. Keiko (Training) ② "Suriashi "

　"Suriashi" is the walking movement of dragging feet without leaving from the ground. Kneel down and shift your weight down, it keeps your waist and leg muscles stronger. 

5. Let's experience real "Torikumi" (Sumo wrestling)!

　Let’s enjoy Sumo wrestling! If you step out, even a little, from the Dohyo (the circular ring of Sumo match), you will lose the match. How many people can you win against? 

＊NOTES

【Age Limit】 Only boys who are more than 10 years old.

　　　　　　For boys less than 10 years old and women who can only watch. 

【Access】Meeting up at JR Sobu line, Ryogoku station, at Higashi-guchi (east exit) 

【Period】10/2～10/14,  12/10～12/21

【Time】AM8:00〜（About 3 hours）

【Remark】

・Take your sports clothes (jersey / shorts). Please note that you cannot step onto Dohyo (circular ring for the Sumo match) by wearing jeans. 

・keiko-ba (Place for training) is for seating room. Therefore, you should take a seat while you visit the Keiko Sumo training. Please do not stretch your legs towards Dohyo (circular ring for the Sumo match) nor lie down on the floor. (Less than 120 mins)

・You can take photos during the Keiko training. But please do not walk around, use flashes, turn off the sounds on the camera or mobile phone, it may cause disturbance to the Rikishi Sumo wrestler. You can enjoy taking photos with Rikishi Sumo wrestler after their training. 

・During watching their training,  Speaking, Drinking, Eating and Stepping on the Dohyo (circular ring for the Sumo match) are all strictly prohibited. And you cannot speak on the phone, either. Please turn off the sound of mobile phone or smartphone (manner mode). 

・Some Rikishi Sumo wrestler may be absent on the Keiko-ba  (Place for training) due to training outside, or injuries. Please note it in advance. 

・You should hide your Tattoo if you have one. In case of showing a Tattoo, you cannot step onto Dohyo  (circular ring for the Sumo match).  

【Cancellation policy】

10 to 8 days before the tour date : 30% of the tour price 

7 to 1 day before the tour date : 60% of the tour price 

On the day of the tour : 100% of the tour price