Sumo wrestler teaching a participant in a Tokyo sumo wrestling experience.
Sumo wrestlers and children in traditional attire during Tokyo sumo wrestling experience.
Child practicing sumo wrestling with a sumo wrestler in Tokyo dojo.
Participants learning sumo wrestling techniques in Tokyo dojo.
Steaming hot pot with vegetables and mushrooms served during Sumo Wrestling Experience in Tokyo.
Sumo wrestlers practicing in a Tokyo dojo during a sumo wrestling experience.
Sumo wrestler teaching a participant in a Tokyo sumo wrestling experience.

Kawasaki: Sumo Practice Show at Kanagawa with Chanko-Nabe Hot Pot, Photo & T-shirt, Tokyo

Tokyo
Guided Tours
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Duration

Duration: 4 hours

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Meals included
Meals included
Guided tour

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Get the ultimate immersive sumo experience with this 4-hour guided tour of a sumo stable and watch the wrestlers practice!

Learn all about the history and the cultural impact of this Japanese sport from an expert local guide.

Try your hand at taking on the experienced sumo wrestlers. Don't worry, this is a play fight and completely optional!

Make delicious chicken dumplings for chanko nabe, the sumo wrestlers hot pot, and enjoy the hearty dish with them.

Did you know? The word 'rishiki', used to refer to professional sumo wrestlers, loosely translates to 'strong man' in Japanese.

4-hour guided tour of the sumo stable

English-speaking local guide

Opportunity to challenge sumo wrestlers

Dumpling making

Lunch with sumo wrestlers

Photos

T-shirt

Transfers

Other expenses

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Sumo wrestler teaching a participant in a Tokyo sumo wrestling experience.

Step into the sacred world of sumo and experience Japan’s national sport up close. Watch live training, meet wrestlers, try basic moves, and share a traditional chanko-nabe meal in an authentic sumo stable.

Getting started

  • Meet your local guide just outside the ticket gate at Shin-Kawasaki Station, in front of Kiyoken (Shumai Shop).

  • Please arrive 10 minutes early for check-in and group assembly.

  • Carry a valid photo ID for verification. Tickets are validated on-site by the guide before entering the stable.

What to expect

Kawasaki Sumo Stable

  • Watch real sumo wrestlers train up close in a live practice session.

  • Learn about sumo’s connection to Shinto traditions and samurai discipline.

  • Try basic sumo moves and, if you wish, challenge a rikishi in a friendly match.

  • Cook chicken dumplings with wrestlers and enjoy chanko-nabe — the same meal that fuels champions.

  • Take home a souvenir “Enter the Sanctuary” T-shirt and group photos from your visit.

Wrapping Up

The tour ends back at Shin-Kawasaki Station, with convenient access to Tokyo Station (20 mins) or Shinjuku Station (30 mins) — ideal for continuing your day of sightseeing.

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Sumo wrestlers and children in traditional attire during Tokyo sumo wrestling experience.

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Child practicing sumo wrestling with a sumo wrestler in Tokyo dojo.

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Participants learning sumo wrestling techniques in Tokyo dojo.

What's not allowed

  • Keep in mind that outside food and drinks, tripods, and large baggage are not allowed. Pack wisely!

  • Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.

Accessibility

  • Some parts of the tour might not be accessible to guests on wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

  • Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for guests with cardiac issues, cold, pre-existing medical conditions, and high blood pressure.

Additional information

  • The venue might not be able to accommodate your dietary restrictions and/or allergies during lunch. Make sure to ask for the ingredients in a dish before consumption.

  • There is a chance of the tour being cancelled if enough people do not book this experience.

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Steaming hot pot with vegetables and mushrooms served during Sumo Wrestling Experience in Tokyo.

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Sumo wrestlers practicing in a Tokyo dojo during a sumo wrestling experience.

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