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 for a sumo wrestlers' training session, where we'll discuss this traditional Japanese combat.

Sumo is the national sport of Japan with various rituals before and after wrestling. You will learn about the history, movements, training, and tournament, enhancing your trip to Japan.

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

Participating in a sumo training session provides the opportunity to learn about rituals and costumes of this national sport and to appreciate the daily sacrifices of practitioners.

After the training, we will enjoy an authentic Chanko Nabe lunch at the restaurant linked to the centre. This typical sumo wrestler's meal features a hearty stew with rice, meat or fish, potatoes, and vegetables.

The experience lasts for a total of 2 hours.