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Highlights
- Learn shiko, suri-ashi, pushing, and throwing from a former professional wrestler during hands-on training on a real dohyo in Tokyo.
- Watch a live sumo demonstration, then practise basic techniques on the dohyo yourself and take on a mini bout with a former wrestler.
- Follow the experience in English and Japanese as you learn about sumo's history, culture, spirit, and techniques from a former wrestler.
- Refuel with traditional chanko hot pot served buffet-style, with water included, after your hands-on sumo training and live demonstration.
- Take home a commemorative photo with a wrestler and an original souvenir after your hands-on sumo experience at Kameido Sumo Stable.
Your Experience
Learn sumo techniques from a former professional wrestler, practise on a real dohyo, and finish your experience with traditional chanko hot pot.
Getting started
Make your way to Kameido Sumo Stable, where this approximately 2-hour experience takes place. If you are using the included pickup service, transport to the venue is provided. English-Japanese bilingual narration accompanies the experience, helping you follow the demonstrations, instruction, and sumo terminology as you learn directly from a former wrestler.
What to expect
Former wrestler-led sumo experience
Start by learning about the history, culture, and spirit of sumo from a former professional wrestler. The session combines instruction with a live demonstration, giving you a closer look at the techniques and movements used in sumo.
Features
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Sumo techniques: Learn basic movements including shiko, suri-ashi, pushing, and throwing as part of the hands-on training.
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Live demonstration: Watch a former professional wrestler demonstrate sumo techniques as part of the experience.
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Real dohyo: Take part in training on a real dohyo and put the techniques you have learned into practice.
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Mini bout: Challenge a former wrestler in a mini bout as part of the hands-on experience. Ring participation has limited slots and may be allocated by lottery if there are more applicants than spaces.
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Bilingual narration: Follow the experience with English-Japanese bilingual narration as you learn about sumo's history, culture, and spirit.
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Chanko hot pot: After the sumo experience, enjoy traditional chanko hot pot served buffet-style, with water provided as a welcome drink.
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Photo and souvenir: Take a commemorative photo with a wrestler and receive an original souvenir to take home.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Former wrestler-led sumo experience
- Live sumo demonstration
- Dohyo training experience
- Mini bout with former wrestler
- Chanko hot pot buffet
- Welcome drink of water
- Commemorative photo with wrestler
- Original sumo souvenir
- English-Japanese bilingual narration
- Pickup service to the venue
- Venue transport without pickup
- Additional food and drinks
- Personal insurance coverage
- Gluten-free and Halal meals
- Early-morning practice observation
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.