Watch a live Sumo show in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable sumo experience in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan, where you can meet and interact with real sumo wrestlers inside a restaurant that features its own sumo ring; during this 1 hour 30 minutes experience you’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories of daily life in the stable, enjoy a hearty meal of tonkatsu (Japanese-style pork cutlet) and chanko nabe (sumo-house hotpot) prepared by the wrestlers, and even try wrestling with retired sumo wrestlers for a hands-on taste of the sport - the venue holds up to 60 guests; vegetarians will be offered dishes at the restaurant’s discretion and substitute ingredients for those who cannot eat pork may be available, so please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the special notes when you book (requests received less than 5 days before the event cannot be guaranteed).
About this activity in Nishi-Shinjuku
Highlights
- Meet and interact with retired sumo wrestlers and hear behind-the-scenes stories about their daily lives and training.
- Enjoy a hearty meal prepared by the wrestlers - classic Tonkatsu and sumo-house Chanko Nabe served during the 1.5-hour experience.
- Try a safe, guided sumo demonstration and wrestling practice with retired rikishi for a rare hands-on cultural experience.
- Held inside a purpose-built sumo restaurant near Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, with an authentic ring and seating for up to 60 guests.
Important Information
- Duration is 1 hour 30 minutes; gratuities and drinks are not included in the price.
- Vegetarian dishes and pork substitutes may be available at the restaurant’s discretion - indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in your booking notes at least 5 days before the experience.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible, infants must sit on an adult’s lap, and infant meals are not provided; you may be asked to share a table to accommodate all guests.
- Please follow staff instructions during the demo; seating is assigned by reservation order and date changes are restricted within 3 days of the experience.
Meeting Point
Includes
- Enjoy a traditional lunch of tonkatsu and hearty chanko soup prepared as part of the sumo experience in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo.
- Meet and learn from retired sumo wrestlers during the session-an authentic, behind-the-scenes cultural encounter in the area.
Excludes
- Gratuities are not included in the booking; please plan accordingly.
- Drinks are not included with the meal or experience.
Other
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap; infant meals are not included, so plan accordingly for families.
- This venue is wheelchair accessible with all areas and surfaces accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby for easy access.
- The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels; sumo demo plans including the meal run approximately 1.5 hours.
- You may be asked to share a table with another group to maximize guest capacity; large groups may not be seated at the same table.
- Seating is assigned in the order reservations are received; arriving early does not guarantee a better seat.
- Please follow staff instructions and act considerately; causing trouble may result in being asked to leave the hall without refund.
- Indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation; requests received less than 5 days before the event cannot be accommodated.
- Date changes are not allowed within 3 days of the experience; cancellations due to flight delays, illness, or other reasons within that window will be treated as cancellations.
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