Osaka Premium Sumo Training and Match with Former Rikishi

Experience authentic sumo training, learn from former rikishi, and take on the challenge! Step into the dohyō with former professional rikishi for a small-group experience focused on training, etiquette, techniques, and a match. During this approximately 70-minute session, practice shiko, matawari, tachiai, butsukari-geiko, basic techniques, and traditional etiquette including sonkyo, chiri-chozu, bowing, and match procedures. Every participant will challenge a former professional rikishi in a sumo match. Participants do not wrestle against each other. The experience is held on a specially designed full-size mat-based dohyō and is limited to 15 participants. Family and friends can join as spectators for ¥3,500 per person, including a drink and popcorn. Children aged 12 and under attend free. Spectators may also have the chance to join as a gyoji or yobidashi! The program is open to first-time visitors and guests who have already watched sumo or visited other sumo attractions.