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Osaka Sumo Show with Chanko Nabe & Private Van Transport
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Selective hotel pickup
Overview
- Private comfortable van transfer (one-way or round-trip) service
- Learn sumo fundamentals—rules, history & traditions—perfect for beginners.
- Enjoy chanko nabe, the nourishing soul food of rikishi, while watching sumo.
- Step into the dohyō for fun sumo training drills after the show
- Family friendly!
Activity location
- Osaka
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 日本、〒598-0047 大阪府泉佐野市りんくう往来南3 りんくうプレジャータウン シークル 2F 泉佐野オチアリーナ | Directions to Sumo Restaurant Ochi Izumibeya From Rinku Town Station (JR or Nankai Line): 1. Exit from Exit 4 of Rinku Town Station 2. Walk straight along the road in front of you 3. After about 3 minutes, you will see a large building called Ochiarena on your right The restaurant is located inside Ochiarena, on the 2nd floor of Rinku Pleasure Town Seacle, directly above the Bike-O motorcycle shop Please check in at the entrance. Our staff will guide you to your seat
- Izumisano, Osaka, Japan
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Exclusive Plan with Private Van Transfer 【Round-Trip】
- 3h
Activity duration is 3 hours 3h - English
Enjoy sumo in comfort with private round-trip van transportation between the venue and any locations within Osaka City. Pickup and drop-off locations may differ. Travel door to door without public transport.
What's included, what's not
- Private comfortable van transfer between any location within Osaka City and Kansai International Airport.
What's included What's included - Live sumo show (about 50min)
What's included What's included - Ring training drills (sumo basics on the dohyō)
What's included What's included - 1-on-1 bouts with a former rikishi (participation not guaranteed; selection may apply)
What's included What's included - Photo session with a former rikishi in the ring
What's included What's included - Self-dressing haori (traditional Japanese formal coat) try-on
What's included What's included - Optional kimono dressing add-on (paid upgrade, if selected)
What's included What's included - Hands-on viewing of retired rikishi equipment and dohyō exhibits
What's included What's included - Sumo culture commentary (history, rules, and etiquette)
What's included What's included - Drinks (available as an add-on or for purchase on the day)
What's excluded What's excluded - À la carte menu items (available for purchase on the day)
What's excluded What's excluded
What you can expect
Sumo is Japan’s national sport, deeply rooted in centuries of history and ritual.
This refined experience presents an authentic live sumo performance by former professional wrestlers, enjoyed in a calm, comfortable setting for discerning travelers.
【Live Sumo Performance with Cultural Insight】
Watch powerful live bouts by former rikishi, accompanied by clear explanations of sumo rules, history, and etiquette—making the experience accessible and engaging, even for first-time visitors.
Guests who wish may also step onto the dohyō to try basic sumo training or a friendly bout with a rikishi. Participation is entirely optional and conducted with a strong focus on safety.
After the show, guests are invited to enjoy a commemorative photo session with the rikishi—an unforgettable way to conclude the experience.
★Show Schedule★
• Day Show: 1:00 PM
• Evening Show: 6:00 PM
Duration: approximately 50 minutes
【Chanko Nabe Dinner】
This package includes a hearty chanko nabe dinner, the soul food of rikishi and an essential part of their daily training diet.
Rich in nutrients and designed to support strength, recovery, and stamina, chanko nabe has long been the foundation of a sumo wrestler’s physique and energy.
Prepared using an authentic stable-style recipe, this comforting hot pot offers a genuine taste of sumo life, enjoyed in the same spirit as the wrestlers themselves.
Additional Japanese snacks and beverages are available for purchase on the day.
【Private Van Transfer — Travel in Comfort】
This premium plan includes private van transportation between any location within Osaka City and Kansai International Airport, available one-way or round-trip.
Enjoy a smooth, door-to-door journey while avoiding crowded trains and complicated transfers.
Located just one train stop from Kansai International Airport and directly in front of the station, the one-way transfer option is an especially smart choice when traveling between the airport and central Osaka.
Travel comfortably with large luggage and transform transit time into a refined sumo experience—without the need for a separate airport taxi.
【Try on a Kimono & Haori】
Enjoy the sumo show in traditional Japanese attire.
Guests may freely try on a haori (a short jacket worn over a kimono) .
For a full kimono experience, upgrade to the Premium Kimono Experience with professional dressing(Add-On).
***Families are warmly welcome!***
Location
Activity location
LOB_ACTIVITIES LOB_ACTIVITIES - Osaka
- Osaka, Osaka, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
PEOPLE PEOPLE - 日本、〒598-0047 大阪府泉佐野市りんくう往来南3 りんくうプレジャータウン シークル 2F 泉佐野オチアリーナ | Directions to Sumo Restaurant Ochi Izumibeya From Rinku Town Station (JR or Nankai Line): 1. Exit from Exit 4 of Rinku Town Station 2. Walk straight along the road in front of you 3. After about 3 minutes, you will see a large building called Ochiarena on your right The restaurant is located inside Ochiarena, on the 2nd floor of Rinku Pleasure Town Seacle, directly above the Bike-O motorcycle shop Please check in at the entrance. Our staff will guide you to your seat
- Izumisano, Osaka, Japan