Tokyo Ginza Sumo Experience: Sparring with Champions&Free Chanko
4.8 · 267 Reviews
Overview
Two Ways Into Japan's Most Powerful Sport In Ginza, Tokyo, explore sumo culture through two unique options led by retired champions, surrounded by festive Daruma and Mikoshi decor. Option 1: [SEE!] Sumo Show & Chanko Feast Watch top wrestlers perform explosive bouts and rituals up close. Enjoy interactive moments, a lottery chance to challenge a pro, all-you-can-eat chanko-nabe, photos, and exclusive gifts! Focus: Spectacle, entertainment, dining, and fun. Option 2: [TRY!] Hands-On Pro Keiko Training A 60-minute active workshop guided by former pros. Learn authentic shiko stamping and sparring, followed by unlimited chanko-nabe, photos in kesho-mawashi, and special souvenirs! Focus: Physical action, skills, and deep immersion. Important (Option 2): Not suitable for young children under 5, pregnant guests, or serious health conditions. Experience sumo from the front row or inside the ring! Venue: Ginza Inz 1, B1F (1 floor below ground), 3-3-1 Ginza-nishi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo.
What's Included
Take-home souvenir: signed handprint board (shikishi)
Instructor: a former Makuuchi (top-division) sumo wrestler
English / Japanese commentary
1-hour sumo workshop
Commemorative photo session in a kesho-mawashi (ceremonial sumo belt)
Asa-geiko Sumo Training — Highlights
Try traditional sumo rituals, including shiko (leg stomping) and salt throwing
Photography and video recording allowed
All-you-can-eat Chanko-nabe (traditional sumo hot pot)
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Chance to face off against a sumo wrestler (lottery-based selection)
Guests may take photos and videos
All you can eat Chanko-nabe (traditional sumo hot pot)
Live sumo entertainment show
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.8
based on 267 reviews