Tokyo Ginza Sumo Experience: Sparring with Champions&Free Chanko
At a glance
Tokyo Ginza Sumo Experience: Sparring with Champions&Free Chanko is a 1h – 1h 20m guided experience in Ginza, Japan, operated by 株式会社Japanticket. Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 344 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $77.56 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Take-home souvenir: signed handprint board (shikishi), Instructor: a former Makuuchi (top-division) sumo wrestler, English / Japanese commentary.
Highlights
- Rated 4.8/5 by 344 travellers
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- Wheelchair accessible
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 1h 20m
- Group
- Shared tour
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Confirmed within 48 hours
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
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
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)
- 【TRY！】plan ↓
- 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
- 【SEE！】plan ↓
Not included
- Regarding meals：Please check the details of each option.
- Cashless Only: We are a cashless property. All on-site payments must be made by credit card.
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Know before you go
・Guaranteed 100% Hands-On Sparring! Step into the ring and test your strength against real champions whenever you're ready.
・Both plans exclude meals. SEE！Plan guests can order from our diverse on-site menu, including Vegetarian and Vegan options (please inform staff upon arrival). Food service is currently unavailable for TRY！Plan.
・SEE！Plan is an entertaining performance designed to make Sumo fun and accessible for all ages. Please note it is not a competitive tournament (Honbasho).
・Wheelchair users: Please contact our staff in advance for assistance.
・Outside food is permitted ONLY for guests with Halal requirements or severe food allergies.
・If arriving by taxi, please show the following address/instructions to the driver:「運転手さんへ：外堀通り沿いの「銀座インズ1（東京都中央区銀座 西３ー１先）」までお願いします。お客様は地下の会場へ行かれますので、インズ1の入口付近で降車させてください。」
Fixed schedule. Late arrivals will shorten/cancel your experience. Rescheduling depends on availability & is not guaranteed. Arrive 10 mins early.
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Good to know
- 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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Tokyo Ginza Sumo Experience: Sparring with Champions&Free Chanko take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 1h 20m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $77.56 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
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.
Where does it start?
Hotel pickup is offered for this experience.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 344 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Ginza.
