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Born from the passionate desire to teach the world about sumo, this experience is curated and designed by actual retired, formerly high-ranking, professional sumo wrestlers and is not just a tourist attraction.
Enjoy a satisfying meal of "Tonkatsu" (Japanese-style Pork Cutlet) and "Chanko Nabe" (Sumohouse-style hotpot soup), all made by the wrestlers. Take the rare opportunity and try wrestling with retired sumo wrestlers.
IMPORTANT: Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation.
We will not be able to accommodate requests received less than 5 days before the event date.
For vegetarians, the venue can offer a vegetarian meal. A chicken or seafood substitute is available for those who do not wish to eat pork (ALL MEAL SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTICE)
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
This experience takes place inside a restaurant with a sumo ring, and the maximum capacity is 60 guests.
Example Menu
Starter
Sumo-Style Chanko Hot Pot Soup
Healthy and incredibly nutritious, this soup is traditionally eaten by sumo wrestlers to bulk up.
Main
Tanaka's Tonkatsu
The venue's flagship dish, Tanaka's pork tonkatsu is cut thick and fried to a perfect crisp.
Dessert
Ice cream
Served at the end of your meal. Guests may request coffee instead of ice cream.
Main
For Customers with Dietary Restrictions (Inform Us When Booking)
- Chicken: chicken saute - Vegan: crispy fried konjac yam cutlet - Pescatarian: crispy fried fish - Halal: meal prepared by a Halal-certified partner
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Restaurant name: Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka
What to expect
Your experience begins with a comforting, home-style feast prepared using former wrestlers' secret recipes. Enjoy a delicious meal featuring golden, crispy Tonkatsu accompanied by hearty Chanko Nabe—the legendary soul food and daily hot pot that fuels sumo wrestlers.
Following the meal, guided by an engaging host, you’ll discover sumo's rich history and training routines. Then, witness the main event: a powerfully realistic, full-contact sumo demonstration. Joined by an official referee (Gyoji), retired wrestlers face off in serious sparring matches.
Afterward, step onto the dohyo (ring) yourself! Every guest—including kids and families—is warmly invited to challenge a wrestler in a safe and supportive environment.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Seat map can be found in brochure images. You may be asked to share a table with another group. This is to ensure the maximum number of guests can enjoy the experience. Additionally, there are times when it is not possible to seat everyone at the same table.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Seat map can be found in brochure images. You may be asked to share a table with another group. This is to ensure the maximum number of guests can enjoy the experience. Additionally, there are times when it is not possible to seat everyone at the same table.
- ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED: Please indicate any menu requests or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation. We will not be able to respond to requests received less than 5 days before the event date
- You must follow our staff's instructions. Please act with good judgement and consideration, both for yourself and others. If you cause any trouble, you may be asked to leave the hall. (No refunds)
- Sumo demo plans including meal are 1.5 hours.
- Infant meals not included
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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