Complete Sumo Experience in Tokyo
Description
This experience offers you a perfect chance to: 1) See how the traditional sumo stable looks like 2) Learn the origin, history, and culture of sumo 3) Observe how sumo wrestlers train 4) Watch actual matches 5) Challenge wrestlers 6) Ask wrestlers questions 7) Take photos with them Conventionally, there were two ways to experience sumo: watching grand sumo tournaments in an arena or morning practice in the stable. The unique thing about this experience is that you can: 1) Watch everything up close. 2) Experience sumo by challenging wrestlers 3) Ask wrestlers questions 4) Take photos with them This tour comes in two options: with or without a chanko-nabe meal. 1) With a chanko-nabe meal You will watch the show over a chanko nabe meal, which sumo wrestlers eat to build their muscles and bodies. This option applies to 11AM and 7PM start times. 2) Without a chanko-nabe meal This option applies to a 3PM start time.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(10)
Roughed up by a sumo wrestler, we had very good luck in Japan
Thank you for joining our Complete Sumo Experience and for the fun review! We’re glad you enjoyed getting up close and personal with the world of sumo — especially your chance to challenge a sumo wrestler! We hope being “roughed up by a sumo” brings you even more good luck, and that you took home some unforgettable memories of Japan. Thank you for sharing the experience with us!
Great experience. Gave us a little sumo history before the main show. They were also very kind to our kid who was exhausted from all the vacationing and was having one of those days.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed learning a little about sumo history before the main show. We also truly appreciate your mentioning how our team looked after your child. Traveling can certainly be tiring for little ones, and we’re glad we could help make the experience comfortable and enjoyable for your family. We hope your time in Japan left you with many wonderful memories!
Hilarious and informative from start to finish , professionally presented history and fun facts of sumo wrestling in japan i had no idea about the sport but now i know a little. Great way to spend a few hours the sumos were soooo funny and entertaining
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed both the entertaining side of the experience and the introduction to sumo’s history and culture. Sumo has a fascinating world behind the action, so it’s great to hear that you came away knowing a little more about the sport while having plenty of laughs along the way. Thank you for joining us, and we hope your sumo experience became a memorable part of your time in Japan!
What an incredible experience in Tokyo. To be honest, this city was not my favorite because everything "to see" is so spread out and not as great as the pics online. So I packed our schedule with events and this one topped them all! It was interactive, interesting, and you get FED!! DINNER AND A SHOW YOU GET TO BE A PART OF! if you are questioning whether to do this or not, you will regret not getting in on this action!!
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that our Complete Sumo Experience was the highlight of your time in Tokyo. We designed the experience to be much more than simply watching sumo — learning about its fascinating culture, enjoying a chanko nabe meal, and, most importantly, getting involved in the action yourself! Knowing that you found it interactive, interesting, and fun means a lot to us. Thank you for such an enthusiastic recommendation, and we hope the memories of your sumo experience stay with you for a long time!
Everything was AMAZING!!! Visited with my boys. They accomodated food needs and the boys wanting a second helping! We had so much fun learning about sumo amd getting in the dirt with the guys. Aloha and Mahalo!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you and your boys had such a great time learning about sumo, enjoying the meal, and even getting into the ring with the wrestlers! It’s also great to hear that we could accommodate your food needs — and that the boys enjoyed it enough to ask for seconds! Thank you for choosing to spend part of your family trip with us. Aloha and Mahalo to you, too!
Learning about the Sumo history, the food, the staff, the talent, the interaction with the guests all exceeded our expectations!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that the experience exceeded your expectations. It’s especially rewarding to know that you enjoyed not only the sumo action, but also learning about its history, tasting the food, and interacting with the wrestlers and our team. We hope this up-close experience gave you a memorable glimpse into the fascinating world of sumo. Thank you for joining us and for sharing your experience!
Love, love, love!!! This was so much fun...educational, entertaining and funny too. Fuji-San and the Rikishi were all great. Taught us about sumo, showed their athleticism and also made us laugh. And the chanko was so delicious. I ate two bowls and two bowls of rice too. And if you can, take the train/metro as the walk from the station to the beya is nice and thru a peaceful neighborhood and street. A break from craziness of Tokyo. What put it over the top fun was volunteering to challenge the sumo. They could take up to 10 volunteers ... DO IT don't be shy. It makes it the best time!!!
Good approach to sumo, with explanations of the technique of combat. Staff all friendly, excellent food. The two sumos make us participate later, good atmosphere with a lot of humor. We had a great time tonight.
Learnt a lot about sumo and wrestlers were very funny. Audience participation dragged on a bit but food was tasty
Definitely worth the investment. Entertaining, educational and the food was great too. Be sure to arrive early to get the best seat!
