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Two people in a gym, one lifting the other. 1
Two people in a gymnasium with wooden walls and a dirt floor. 2
A sumo wrestling match with an audience seated in a wooden structure. 3
A group of people in a sumo wrestling training session, with a motivational poster in the background. 4
A sumo wrestler and a child in a training room with a presentation screen in the background. 5

Authentic Tokyo Sumo: Enter the Ring & Chanko Lunch

By MagicalTrip
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €141 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Step into the ring to train and actually wrestle with ex-professionals.
  • Learn the deep history and Shinto rituals of Japan's national sport.
  • Enjoy a hearty, traditional Chanko Nabe hot pot lunch with the athletes.
  • Come empty-handed! Keep the provided T-shirt and a handprint souvenir.
  • Easy Access! 20 minutes from Tokyo Station, 30 minutes from Shinjuku Station!

Activity location

    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒212-0058 神奈川県川崎市幸区鹿島田１丁目２−１ | Just outside the ticket gate at Shin-Kawasaki Station (There is only one gate.) The meeting point is right outside the gate, in front of Kiyoken (Shumai shop). The Google Maps link provided points to Kiyoken. Our guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip."
    • Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan

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Authentic Tokyo Sumo: Enter the Ring & Chanko Lunch

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 09:30
Price details
€141.30 x 1 Adult€141.30
Total
Price is €141.30
Until Sat, 8 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sumo stable visit
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch with sumo wrestlers
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tour photos
  • What's includedWhat's included
    T-shirt
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional food and drinks

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: People with a cold, People with heart problems, People with high blood pressure, People with pre-existing medical conditions
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

Don't just watch a sumo match from the stands—step into the sacred ring and experience the power, discipline, and deep culture of Japan's national sport first-hand!
While many tourists settle for simple sumo entertainment shows, this premium interactive tour takes you deep inside an authentic, traditional sumo stable where real wrestlers used to live and train. Led by a passionate local guide and ex-professional sumo wrestlers, this hands-on experience is perfect for everyone—from hardcore fans to women and children looking for a fun, unforgettable cultural adventure.

⛩️ Phase 1: Enter the Sanctuary & Learn the Culture : Your journey begins as you step into a real sumo stable. Before getting physical, your expert local guide will decode the fascinating 1,300-year history, Shinto rituals, and strict rules of sumo. You will gain a deep understanding of the wrestlers' dedication and the spiritual meaning behind every movement in the ring. We provide an original sumo T-shirt for you to wear, so you can come empty-handed!

Phase 2: Train & Wrestle with the Pros : Now it's time to move! Join the two ex-professional wrestlers in the ring to experience their traditional daily training routines, such as “Shiko” (leg stomping) and “Teppo” (pillar striking). Feel the incredible strength and agility required to be a sumo wrestler. Finally, the ultimate highlight: you will face off and wrestle against the giant professionals! Don't worry—the wrestlers will playfully adjust their strength to match yours, making it a safe, hilarious, and thrilling experience for all ages.

Phase 3: Chanko Nabe Lunch & Local Connection : After working up a sweat, sit down and relax with the wrestlers for a traditional “Chanko Nabe” lunch. This hearty, healthy hot pot is the soul food that builds a sumo wrestler's body. Enjoy this delicious meal while chatting directly with the wrestlers. Ask them questions about their strict training, daily routines, and personal values.

What’s Included:
English-speaking local guide
Hands-on sumo training and wrestling experience
Traditional Chanko Nabe lunch
An original Sumo T-shirt (yours to keep!)
A commemorative wrestler's handprint souvenir

Location

Activity location

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    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 日本、〒212-0058 神奈川県川崎市幸区鹿島田１丁目２−１ | Just outside the ticket gate at Shin-Kawasaki Station (There is only one gate.) The meeting point is right outside the gate, in front of Kiyoken (Shumai shop). The Google Maps link provided points to Kiyoken. Our guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip."
    • Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan