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Guided tour
Meals included
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Make your Osaka trip memorable as you get to see Japan’s natural sports up close with a guide by your side who’ll explain sumo’s history, rules, and rituals.
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Take part in a photo session with sumo wrestlers after the show and get to step into the ring for an interactive experience.
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Visit the kimono area to try on a kimono haori (Japanese formal coat) or purchase one as a souvenir.
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Choose how you experience the show; opt for a premium seat without a meal, a regular seat with a chanko-nabe hot pot, or a VIP seat that includes the meal and upgraded seating for the best view.
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Regular/Premium/ Premium VIP-seating (as per option selected)
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English-speaking guide
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Matches between former sumo wrestlers
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Sumo experience for guests (subject to availability)
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Kimono haori experience
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Chanko-nabe hot pot meal
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Experience Japan’s national sport up close with a fun and interactive sumo show in Osaka. Watch a live practice performance, take part in sumo challenges, and enjoy photo sessions with the wrestlers.
Getting started
Arrive at the Osaka Sumo Show venue, where staff will help with ticket confirmation and seating. Settle in for an introduction by the English-speaking moderator before the 40-minute performance begins.
What to expect
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Watch a 40-minute live sumo practice show, followed by a 10–15 minute hands-on sumo experience.
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Take part in a photo session with sumo wrestlers after the show.
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Try the kimono haori (Japanese formal coat) experience or upgrade to the Kimono Experience Premium for professional dressing.
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Enjoy English commentary explaining sumo rules, history, and techniques.
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Lottery-based participation may apply if there are too many guests for the sumo challenge.
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Optional meal plan includes chanko-nabe hot pot, the traditional dish eaten by sumo wrestlers.
Upgrades
Choose how you experience the show:
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Premium Seat (B Seat): Show only – no meal included.
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Regular Seat (A Seat): Includes chanko-nabe hot pot meal.
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Premium VIP Seat (S Seat): Includes the meal and upgraded front-row seating for the best view of the sumo ring.
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What to bring
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Comfortable clothing suitable for light physical activity during the sumo experience.
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Personal ID and booking confirmation for entry.
What’s not allowed
- Late arrivals after the check-in window (12:00–12:45 PM for lunch, 5:00–5:45 PM for dinner) — entry will not be permitted, and refunds will not be issued.
Accessibility
- Participants should be able to move independently during the sumo experience, as some physical activity is involved.
Additional information
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A lottery system may be used for the Sumo Experience if there are too many participants.
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The venue takes safety precautions but cannot be held responsible for injuries during the experience.
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Show times: Lunch show at 1:00 PM and Dinner show at 6:00 PM.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
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Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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