Check di tournament calendar
Japan Sumo Association published calendar put Tokyo tournaments for January, May and September, and Osaka tournament for March. Check exact opening dates, closing dates and ticket arrangements for di current official schedule. This calendar useful if competition na di main reason for your visit. E no be complete calendar of every sumo activity wey traveller fit do, and e no confirm any private provider availability.
Ask about private training for your travel dates
For private session, di main question na whether venue and suitable team fit dey available for your dates. Di programme last about ninety minutes and fit introduce visitors to sumo through explanation and guided participation. Availability outside professional tournament dates still need confirmation. In di same way, travelling during tournament no mean particular instructor or ring go dey available. Put preferred dates and one or two alternatives inside your enquiry.
Plan your visit for di time between tournaments
If learning about di sport matter pass seeing particular competition, say am clearly. You fit prepare with Japan Sumo Association technique and cultural resources, then bring questions to confirmed private session. If you also want museum visit or another cultural stop, check their own opening arrangements before you add am to di day. Request private training at least two weeks ahead where possible, and wait for di exact programme confirmation before you count di activity as fixed.