Exclusive Year-End Mochi Pounding with a Sumo Champion in Tokyo

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Celebrate the Japanese New Year in true sumo style with this exclusive year-end mochi-tsuki (rice cake pounding) event held at the prestigious Tatsunami Stable.
This is a one-day-only experience on December 28, offering visitors a rare chance to join sumo wrestlers—including a Yokozuna (Grand Champion)—in a joyful cultural ceremony not open to the general public.

Exclusive Access: This event is limited to just 10 seats and will not be held on any other day.
Meet a Yokozuna: Witness the powerful presence and warm hospitality of Japan’s top-ranking sumo wrestler.
Cultural Celebration: Experience mochi-tsuki, a traditional New Year rice cake pounding ceremony performed by sumo wrestlers.
Behind-the-Scenes at a Real Sumo Stable: Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit Tatsunami Stable, home to professional sumo wrestlers.

English Guide Included: A professional English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the experience to explain the customs, meanings, and stories behind the event.

What's Included

Join in on mochi rice cake pounding!
Exclusive Access: limited to just 10 seats

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Wait outside of Tatsunami Stable, the guide will meet you there.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Celebrate the Japanese New Year in true sumo style with this exclusive year-end mochi-tsuki (rice cake pounding) event held at the prestigious Tatsunami Stable.
This is a one-day-only experience on December 28, offering visitors a rare chance to join sumo wrestlers—including a Yokozuna (Grand Champion)—in a joyful cultural ceremony not open to the general public.

Highlights
Exclusive Access: This event is limited to just 10 seats and will not be held on any other day.

Meet a Yokozuna: Witness the powerful presence and warm hospitality of Japan’s top-ranking sumo wrestler.

Cultural Celebration: Experience mochi-tsuki, a traditional New Year rice cake pounding ceremony performed by sumo wrestlers.
Behind-the-Scenes at a Real Sumo Stable: Enjoy the rare opportunity to visit Tatsunami Stable, home to professional rikishi (sumo wrestlers).

English Guide Included: A professional English-speaking guide will accompany you throughout the experience to explain the customs, meanings, and stories behind the event.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Beauty of Japan

Tags

Historical Tours
Cooking Classes
Small Group

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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