Sumo Fighting Experience

Don't miss this unique opportunity for a first-hand experience of Japan's national sport - participate in a sumo wrestler performance and enjoy a tasty lunch. You'll get to try your hand at fighting!

Sumo Fighting Experience

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka centre, where we will participate in a sumo wrestlers' training while learning about this traditional Japanese combat.

Sumo is the national sport of Japan, involving numerous traditional rituals before and after the wrestling. You will learn about the history, movements, training, and tournaments and enhance your trip to Japan with this unique experience.

You will understand the strict routine that wrestlers follow and learn the practices during training sessions. You will also learn some basic moves and test them against one of the teachers.

Attending a sumo training session is an opportunity to learn about the rituals and costumes of Japan's national sport and to admire the sacrifices made by practitioners.

After the training, we will head to the attached restaurant to enjoy an authentic Chanko Nabe lunch. This typical sumo wrestler's meal consists of a hearty stew that includes rice, meat or fish, potatoes, and vegetables.

The activity will conclude at the restaurant after a total duration of 2 hours.