Tokyo: Sumo Experience and Chanko Nabe Lunch
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Guided tours
Wheelchair accessible
Culture & history
Tours
Educational activities
Learn about the art of sumo wrestling from a former professional wrestler. Discover why this exciting spectacle is the national sport of Japan and enjoy a delicious self-made Chanko Nabe hot pot.
Highlights
- Explanations given in English.
- (Playfully) fight Sumo wrestlers yourself.
- Enjoy Chanko Nabe (Hot Pot), prepared by the wrestlers themselves.
Description
The sacred Japanese national sport of Sumo has a long history, and admirers all over the globe. However, for many people (Japanese included) it is difficult to grasp the deep meaning of the fights themselves, as well as the rituals involved.
Here former professional Sumo wrestlers will teach all there is to know about this sport in English, and visitors can even face them in a (playful) duel. After the workshop Chanko Lunch will be served, a is Japanese-style hotpot, said to give a lot of stamina, and made by the wrestlers themselves.
This activity will allow participants to get a deep understanding of the Sumo sport, and to interact with wrestlers from close-up.
On Mondays this tour will take place in Asakusa, on Thursdays in Ryogoku.
Includes
Entrance fee, Participation fee, Lunch.
Important Information
- Some participants from the audience might get picked to voluntarily put on a Sumo Wrestler costume, and to help in the demonstration. Not all participants can be picked
If vegetarian or Halal meals are necessary, please note so in your reservation, or contact us via email (at least 2 days before the participation date)
This activity starts on time at 1:00 PM. Participants have to arrive before that (the door opens at 12:40 AM)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 10 days in advance for a full refund