Samurai and sumo are the only-in-Japan experiences that turn a good trip into an unforgettable one — and they carry strong margins because they're access-controlled and impossible to price-shop. As your ground operator, Explera secures the bookings and the cultural framing that make them land.
## Sumo experiences - Morning stable (heya) visits — watch wrestlers train up close, with a guide explaining the ritual and hierarchy. Limited and etiquette-sensitive; we arrange it through trusted introductions. - Grand tournament tickets — during the six annual basho (Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka), secured early as they sell out. - Chanko-nabe dining — the wrestlers' hotpot, often in a former-wrestler's restaurant.
## Samurai experiences - Sword (kenjutsu) and armour sessions with skilled instructors. - Samurai and castle towns — Kanazawa, Kakunodate and the Alps for the real historical setting. - Ninja experiences for families and younger travellers.
These run within our tours & activities and broader cultural programming, with licensed guides throughout.
## How agents package it - Anchor a Tokyo day with a sumo morning, or a culture day with a samurai session. - Book early — stable visits and tournament tickets are limited. - Brief etiquette — we handle it so guests are comfortable and respectful.
Tell us the client and dates and we'll confirm access, net in your currency. Reach b2b@explera.jp or +66 93 656 8090, or the B2B portal. IATA 96215733, JATA member.
