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Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo
Catch a rare glimpse behind the scenes of sumo, Japan’s national sport. Take a seat at Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka to enjoy lunch alongside a sumo match before battling a former sumo wrestler.
Highlights
Meet and interact with former sumo wrestlers
Feast on Chanko Nabe and Tonkatsu as sumo wrestlers battle it out in front of you
Learn about the history and culture of sumo
Challenge a former sumo wrestler in the ring
Take part in a Q&A
10 meals
Experience Details
Discover the world of sumo, Japan’s national sport, less than 30 minutes from central Tokyo!
Get up close to the action and take a seat at Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka, a restaurant with a dohyo (sumo wrestling ring). Fill up on Chanko Nabe and Tonkatsu while former sumo wrestlers battle it out in front of you. You’ll learn about the history of sumo, the daily lives of wrestlers, techniques, and ways of the sport.
Once you’ve fuelled up on sumo wrestlers' fare, it’s your chance to enter the ring! Get suited up and square off with a former sumo wrestler. After you’ve battled it out, pose for some commemorative pictures and engage in a special Q&A with your sumo wrestling hosts.
Uncover the world of sumo and catch a rare glimpse behind the scenes of this mighty sport. This is an experience you’ll want to phone home about!
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please specify any dietary restrictions in advance
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Nearest station: 5-minute walk from Kikugawa Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line (Exit A1 is the closest). Further details and a Google Maps link will be provided on booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
We are a three-generational family attending this lunch show. Everyone loved it - it was entertaining, informative and lots of laughter. We had both deep-fried pork katsu as well as chicken and veg...read more
Great experience it made our trip to Japan more special by trying this, thanks!
Really fascinating insight into the life of a sumo wrestler, alongside a great meal and very slick presentation. Great for couples and families alike, as it was as amusing as informative. The oppor...read more
My favorite Tokyo experience yet. Everyone was great from start to finish and our whole family got to participate in live Sumo wrestling. The bucket list item we didn’t know we needed! A++++
The food was delicious and it was an amazing experience !
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