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Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal
(58) Reviews
Izumisano
About
Discover sumo through an interactive and educational show led by former professional wrestlers. This experience focuses on learning and interaction, making it different from official professional sumo tournaments.
Enjoy a full cultural immersion: try on a traditional kimono and haori, watch live bouts with rituals and refined movements, and step into the dohyō for hands-on training, including a friendly one-on-one match with a rikishi.
Optional Chanko Nabe lets you taste the nutrient-rich soul food rikishi eat to fuel their training, recreated from the stables where our performers once trained. Additional Japanese snacks—such as karaage, yakitori, and takoyaki—are available, with gluten-fr...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Self-dressing kimono haori (traditional Japanese formal coat) try-on experience
Live sumo show (about 50min) with explanations provided in both Japanese and English.
1-on-1 bouts with a former rikishi (participation not guaranteed; selection may apply)
Included only if you select a meal-included plan.
Optional full kimono dressing add-on (paid upgrade, if selected)
Hands-on viewing of retired rikishi equipment and dohyō exhibits
Ring training drills (sumo basics on the dohyō)
Photo session with a former rikishi in the ring
Sumo culture commentary (history, rules, and etiquette)
Drinks (available as an add-on or for purchase on the day)
Transportation to/from the venue
Child tickets include admission only and do not include meals or kimono dressing experiences.
Children may share a meal with an accompanying adult, or a kids’ meal can be added as an add-on.
Meeting Points
Departure
相撲レストラン 越智泉部屋 Osaka Sumo Restaurant Ochiizumibeya
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Osaka Sumo Experience: Live Show, Try Sumo & Hot Pot Meal
(58) Reviews
Izumisano
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$77.50
Price varies by group size
About
Discover sumo through an interactive and educational show led by former professional wrestlers. This experience focuses on learning and interaction, making it different from official professional sumo tournaments.
Enjoy a full cultural immersion: try on a traditional kimono and haori, watch live bouts with rituals and refined movements, and step into the dohyō for hands-on training, including a friendly one-on-one match with a rikishi.
Optional Chanko Nabe lets you taste the nutrient-rich soul food rikishi eat to fuel their training, recreated from the stables where our performers once trained. Additional Japanese snacks—such as karaage, yakitori, and takoyaki—are available, with gluten-fr...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in Japanese & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Self-dressing kimono haori (traditional Japanese formal coat) try-on experience
Live sumo show (about 50min) with explanations provided in both Japanese and English.
1-on-1 bouts with a former rikishi (participation not guaranteed; selection may apply)
Included only if you select a meal-included plan.
Optional full kimono dressing add-on (paid upgrade, if selected)
Hands-on viewing of retired rikishi equipment and dohyō exhibits
Ring training drills (sumo basics on the dohyō)
Photo session with a former rikishi in the ring
Sumo culture commentary (history, rules, and etiquette)
Drinks (available as an add-on or for purchase on the day)
Transportation to/from the venue
Child tickets include admission only and do not include meals or kimono dressing experiences.
Children may share a meal with an accompanying adult, or a kids’ meal can be added as an add-on.
Upon arrival, guests are guided to their seats. Before the show, you may enjoy a traditional rikishi soul food meal—such as chanko-nabe—at your table to fill your stomach and energize yourself for the show.
You can also try a traditional haori at the kimono corner.
Professional kimono dressing is available only with a premium upgrade.
The live sumo show lasts about 50 minutes and is conducted in both Japanese and English, featuring demonstrations and explanations by former rikishi.
After the show, guests can step into the dohyō for hands-on sumo training, including basic drills and a safe, friendly one-on-one bout with a wrestler.
Please Note: Participation may be limited for safety.
The experience concludes with a photo session in the ring.
Families are welcome, with child discounts and priority for young guests during the hands-on portion.
