Sumo in Japan (late October).

[1958]

Here is a challenge for the community:
We will be in Japan (Tokyo, OSAKA AND Kyoto) in late October 2024. My wife has asked if we could take in a sumo match – but it looks as if there is no professional sumo scheduled for that time.
Does any reader have advice on how to see some lower grade (or amateur) sumo?
Thanks

[supergraeme]

No idea of the answer, but I believe you can go to training camps as well.

[meta]

You can book a sumo experience via the usual experiences/activities sites such aa Viator, Klook, etc. It won’t be that interesting as a real match, but will give you some idea.

[Mouse]

It’s a real shame your trip doesn’t coincide with a tournament. I would heartily recommend going along to anyone who is visiting at the time of a tournament. I went to the final day of the January 2020 edition when it was won by the lowest ranked sumo for the first time in many years – the atmosphere was terrific.

[Ant M]

I’d definitely agree with the suggestion of visiting a sumo stable. I did it many years ago and we got to watch some training bouts as well as meet a top sumo wrestler.