Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo

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Sumo Wrestler Challenge and Lunch in Tokyo

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Experience Details
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
Japanese, English
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Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Sumo, Solo Traveler

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 question and answer session.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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). Enjoy eating Chanko Nabe and Tonkatsu while watching 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 question and answer session 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 share with everyone!

What You Get

Tonkatsu Teishoku and Chanko Nabe meal
A ringside seat to a sumo demonstration
An opportunity to battle a former sumo wrestler
Transportation to and from the venue
Any food/drink apart from the Tonkatsu and Chanko Nabe meal set included with the experience

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.

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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.

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Aya Tanaka
SinceJun 20, 2023
Total reviews37
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based on 37 reviews
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Andrew Barrie
May 31, 2026

A really fun evening. The food is great and the sumo show is very entertaining.

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Gabriel Tudorica
March 25, 2026

Interesting experience. Really enjoyed the first part, not a big fan of watching the challengers, but i understand where it's coming from. We left shortly after the challengers. The food was above ...read more

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federico bandoni
December 30, 2025

Everything perfect, sumo wrestler were very funny, kind with people, but also very professional when fighting each others and when they explained rules. That was an amazing experience for me, I wou...read more

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Mel Tajon
December 21, 2025

Really fun and unique experience for the whole family! Solo travelers, parents, and kids alike can have a memorable experience by wrestling the sumo wrestlers. And the food is great too!

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Marguerite Corentin
October 27, 2025

It was so fun !

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What kind of food is served during the experience?

Guests will enjoy Chanko Nabe and Tonkatsu while watching sumo wrestlers in action at the restaurant.

Will I have the chance to interact with sumo wrestlers?

Yes. Guests will meet and interact with former sumo wrestlers, including participating in a question and answer session.

Can I try sumo wrestling myself?

Yes. Guests can enter the ring and challenge a former sumo wrestler after the match.

What will I learn during the experience?

Guests will learn about the history and culture of sumo, including the daily lives of wrestlers and techniques used in the sport.
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