Arashio-beya Sumo Stable — Local services in Tokyo

Good place to watch for free Sumo training. Just make sure you be early there on a day when training is scheduled. They have a website with a calendar. Website is currently under maintenance.

Be aware of rude and respectless tourists from Trump-Country and Italy. They are loud, trying to push you around and hold their phone close to the window - making it dirty and blocking sight. Stand your ground against them.

Also make sure that you don't wear anything light color as you will reflect light so you and others will...

A cool chance to see sumo wrestlers practice in the morning. As it is just a window where people are free to look in, you don't need to make a reservation or plan ahead. Practices are held most days, so you are mostly safe to head there most mornings to see some action. Photography is allowed, but getting a decent picture will be quite difficult. There are windows and bicycles blocking the way of a clear shot. Overall, it was an interesting experience to see the sumo...

The sumo practice is very fascinating and impressive. It is really worth making the trek to see this in the morning. Clear view from the window. Would recommend to come around 8.30/8.45am as training finishes between 9.15-9.30am and you'll have photo opportunities after the training session. Check the online schedule regularly as they do update it last minute sometimes. I checked 3 days before and there wasn't going to be any training, but just the night before they...