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Experience authentic sumo training, learn from former rikishi, and take on the challenge!
Step into the dohyō with former professional rikishi for a small-group experience focused on training, etiquette, techniques, and a match.
During this approximately 70-minute session, practice shiko, matawari, tachiai, butsukari-geiko, basic techniques, and traditional etiquette including sonkyo, chiri-chozu, bowing, and match procedures.
Every participant will challenge a former professional rikishi in a sumo match. Participants do not wrestle against each other.
The experience is held on a specially designed full-size mat-based dohyō and is limited to 15 participants.
Family and friends can join as spectators for ¥3,500 per person, including a drink and popcorn. Children aged 12 and under attend free. Spectators may also have the chance to join as a gyoji or yobidashi!
The program is open to first-time visitors and guests who have already watched sumo or visited other sumo attractions.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
When you enter the restaurant, the staff will meet you at the entrance and guide you to the appropriate floor. If no staff member is present at the entrance, please ring the bell located there, and a staff member or guide will come to meet you shortly.
What to expect
During this approximately 70-minute session, you will learn shiko, matawari, tachiai, butsukari-geiko, basic techniques, and traditional dohyō etiquette such as sonkyo, chiri-chozu, bowing, and match procedures.
At the end, every participant will challenge a former professional rikishi in a sumo match. Participants do not wrestle against each other.
The experience takes place on a specially designed full-size mat-based dohyō and is limited to 15 participants.
Family and friends can join as spectators for ¥3,500 per person, while children aged 12 and under attend free. Spectators may also have the chance to join as a yobidashi (ring announcer) or gyoji (sumo referee).
The program is open to first-time visitors and guests who have already watched sumo or visited other sumo attractions.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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