Experience the sacred Japanese national sport of Sumo up close with former professional wrestlers who will teach you all about its history, rituals, and techniques in English. Enjoy a delicious Tonkatsu Bento and Chanko Nabe lunch, watch an exciting Sumo show, and even take photos with the wrestlers for an unforgettable cultural experience!
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Sumo Experience & Chanko Nabe Lunch
Night Sumo Experience ＆Wagyu Sukiyaki Dinner
The Highlight
Unique Sumo Experience: Learn about Japan's national sport from former professional wrestlers, with the chance to face them in a fun, playful match. Delicious Traditional Meals: Enjoy a hearty lunch with Tonkatsu Bento and Chanko Nabe, or a special Wagyu Sukiyaki dinner paired with chicken chanko and dessert. Cultural Immersion: Gain a deeper understanding of sumo rituals and traditions while interacting closely with wrestlers in an unforgettable experience. Location: Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka
The Experience
Sumo Experience & Chanko Nabe Lunch in Tokyo Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/Thursday/ Friday/ Saturday Start at 1:00 p.m. (meeting at 12:40 p.m.) Lunch: Tonkatsu Bento (pork cutlets) and Chanko Nabe(hot pot)
- Normal Season Adult 13,500yen/ Child 8,500yen
- Peak Season（15th March-30th April) Adult 16,500yen/ Child 11,000yen
＜SPECIAL EVENT＞ Night Sumo Experience ＆Wagyu Sukiyaki Dinner in Tokyo Monday/ Tuesday/ Wednesday/ Thursday Start at 7:00 p.m. (meeting at 6:40 p.m.) Dinner: Sukiyaki, rice, chicken chanko (prepared in a large pot and divided into smaller portions for each person), and vanilla ice cream
- Normal Season: Adult 17,500yen/ Child 12,500yen
Peak Season: Adult 20,500yen/ Child 15,500yen
This is a must-do activity for every Sumo- and Japan-Lover!
The sacred Japanese national sport of Sumo has a long history, and admirers all over the globe. However, for many people (Japanese included) it is difficult to grasp the deep meaning of the fights themselves, as well as the rituals involved. Here former professional Sumo wrestlers will teach all there is to know about this sport in English, and visitors can even face them in a (playful) duel. After lunch Tonkatsu Bento(pork cutlets)+ChankoNabe(Japanese-style hotpot made by the wrestlers themselves)watching the show , the sumo experience and the phote taking. This activity will allow participants to get a deep understanding of the Sumo sport, and to interact with wrestlers from close-up.
Sumo Experience & Chanko Nabe Lunch in Tokyo Itinerary
12:40 Meeting at the event location.
12:45 Open Meals will be served in order from those who need them. Lunch menu : Japanese pork cutlet and Chanko Nabe, Ice cream, Oolong tea or water
13:20 Event start Sumo wrestling demonstration by former sumo wrestlers basic movements, tori demonstrations, etc.
13:50 Challenge to former sumo wrestlers You can try on a sumo mawashi and a sumo costume.
14:10 Photo session time You can take pictures for each family or group.
14:25 Question time for former sumo wrestlers Rare opportunity to ask them and they will be open to answer any questions!
15:00 End of the program
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- English
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
- Several people from the audience will be picked to dress in a funny sumo suit (don't worry, you will not need to take off any clothes) and challenge the former stars in a duel. Photo time will end this session. Note: Not every visitor will be chosen to duel with the sumo wrestlers.
- Vegetarian and halal meals are available upon request. ※Vegetarian Menu→Vegetarian Chanko＋Vegetarian Set Menu
3.All the seats are assigned according to your booking date which means that your seat is already fixed by the time you arrive. It is not first come, first served. We are grateful to receive so many bookings from around the world and would like to have as many guests as possible to share this experience. To make this happen there might be a possibility of having your table shared with other guests. Also if you are a big group, we might not be able to fit you together in one table.
4.If you have any dietary requests, please let us know at the time of booking or at least one week prior to the date of your participation. We cannot accommodate requests for dietary restrictions or menu changes on the day of the event.
Important Booking Information
Be punctual because the show will start exactly at 13:00/19:00
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 8 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 2 ~ 7 day(s) of departure, will charge 50%
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)