Sports

Osaka: Sumo Practice Show at Ochiizumibeya with Chanko-Nabe Hot Pot and Photo

Duration

2 hrs 40 mins

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

5.0/5(16)

Braham M

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

A great family experience, enjoyed by parents and teenagers. Funny and very informative. The Hotpot was delicious. I would definitely recommend the VIP tickets, we sat right next to the ring in very comfortable chairs and have great photos of us and the Sumo wrestlers.

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.

Take part in a photo session with sumo wrestlers after the show and get to step into the ring for an interactive experience.

Visit the kimono area to try on a kimono haori (Japanese formal coat) or purchase one as a souvenir.

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.

Regular/Premium/ Premium VIP-seating (as per option selected)

English-speaking guide

Matches between former sumo wrestlers

Sumo experience for guests (subject to availability)

Kimono haori experience

Chanko-nabe hot pot meal

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Varsha M
Solo
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
It's one of a kind experience & Japan trip is incomplete without this experience
Daniel C
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
Interactive sumo wrestling, excellent performance, detailed explanation of the situation
Belinda S
Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
It was very informative and we all learnt a lot tonight, it was unexpectedly super funny! We loved our boys had the opportunity to go head to head with a Sumo.
Braham M
Group
Verified booking
Apr 2026
A great family experience, enjoyed by parents and teenagers. Funny and very informative. The Hotpot was delicious. I would definitely recommend the VIP tickets, we sat right next to the ring in very comfortable chairs and have great photos of us and the Sumo wrestlers.
Heitor L
Couple
Verified booking
Apr 2026
The show is really cool—we learned the basics of sumo step by step, then watched the match, and even got to participate if we wanted to! There’s a great menu with plenty of food and drink options. The staff is extremely attentive. The venue is spacious and pleasant. I loved it!

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

Watch a 40-minute live sumo practice show, followed by a 10–15 minute hands-on sumo experience.

Take part in a photo session with sumo wrestlers after the show.

Try the kimono haori (Japanese formal coat) experience or upgrade to the Kimono Experience Premium for professional dressing.

Enjoy English commentary explaining sumo rules, history, and techniques.

Lottery-based participation may apply if there are too many guests for the sumo challenge.

Optional meal plan includes chanko-nabe hot pot, the traditional dish eaten by sumo wrestlers.

Upgrades

Choose how you experience the show:

Premium Seat (B Seat): Show only – no meal included.

Regular Seat (A Seat): Includes chanko-nabe hot pot meal.

Premium VIP Seat (S Seat): Includes the meal and upgraded front-row seating for the best view of the sumo ring.

What to bring

Comfortable clothing suitable for light physical activity during the sumo experience.

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

A lottery system may be used for the Sumo Experience if there are too many participants.

The venue takes safety precautions but cannot be held responsible for injuries during the experience.

Show times: Lunch show at 1:00 PM and Dinner show at 6:00 PM.

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