Osaka: Sumo Training Experience at the Sumo Hall Hirakuzu with Chanko Hot Pot & Photo

Discover Japan’s national sport up close at the Sumo Hall Hirakuza Osaka, where you can choose between two unique experiences: the Sumo Show and the Sumo Workshop. Whether you want to watch the wrestlers in action or step into the ring yourself, each experience offers an unforgettable glimpse into the heart of Japanese culture.

Sumo Show

Settle in for an exciting live performance that combines sumo, sound, lighting, and visuals to bring Japan’s 1,500-year-old tradition to life.

What to expect:

• Pre-show performance (10 mins before): Enjoy a short cultural show before the main event.

• Live sumo demonstration: Watch powerful bouts between former professional wrestlers from your reserved seat.

• Cultural insights: Learn sumo’s history, rules, and rituals through entertaining commentary.

• Authentic bento experience: Relish a Hirakuza bento box and drink, embracing Japan’s bento-eating tradition during performances.

• Commemorative photo: End the evening by taking a memorable photo with the wrestlers.

Ticket options:

• Upgrade to premium front-row seating for the closest views of the dohyo.

• Choose a bento meal or snack bag plan instead of the standard food option.

Sumo Workshop

Step into the ring and train with a former professional wrestler in this interactive, small-group session.

What to expect:

• Hands-on learning: Master basic sumo moves like shiko (stomping) and suriashi (sliding steps).

• Live match demonstration: Watch former wrestlers showcase real sumo techniques.

• Challenge a wrestler: If selected by lottery, you’ll get to face off against a real wrestler in a fun, friendly match.

• Traditional meal: Enjoy a hearty bowl of chanko-nabe, the protein-rich stew sumo wrestlers eat daily.

• Commemorative photo: Capture your experience with a photo alongside the wrestlers before you leave.