Tokyo: Authentic Sumo Experience with Former Wrestler, Chanko Meal, Photos & Gift

Step into the world of Japanese sumo in Tokyo with retired professional wrestlers, combining hands-on training, cultural insights, a chanko-nabe tasting, photos, and a special souvenir.

Getting started

Make your own way to the designated venue for your sumo experience. Meet the retired professional wrestlers who will guide you through the session and learn about the history, traditions, rituals, and etiquette that shape this centuries-old Japanese sport.

What to expect

• Begin with an introduction to sumo’s cultural significance, including its traditional rituals, etiquette, and role in Japanese culture.

• Inside a real dohyo, learn fundamental techniques from former professional wrestlers. Practice movements such as shiko, suri-ashi, oshi, and nage, with explanations and demonstrations supported in English.

• Put your newly learned skills into practice with a controlled sumo match against a former wrestler. Women and children are welcome to participate in this fun, hands-on experience.

• After the training session, enjoy a small bowl of chanko-nabe, the traditional hotpot closely associated with the daily meals of sumo wrestlers.

• Capture memorable photos with your instructor inside the dohyo before settling into a casual Q&A. Hear personal stories from the former rikishi and ask questions about their experiences in professional sumo.

• Your Tokyo sumo experience ends with a SUMO TOKYO original souvenir, giving you a special memento of your time learning the traditions of Japanese sumo.