2026 Osaka Grand Sumo Viewing & HIRAKUZA Sumo Workshop Experience
- Hands-On Sumo Workshop: Get a rare chance to step onto the dohyo and learn basic sumo moves directly from a former professional sumo wrestler.
- Live Tournament Viewing: Experience the electrifying atmosphere of a live Grand Sumo Tournament from great seats, witnessing the power and skill of professional wrestlers.
- The guide will offer live English commentary through your headphones during the sumo viewing.
What to expect
This exclusive tour is your chance to step into the world of sumo, from a hands-on workshop to the thrill of a live professional match. You'll not only watch the matches but also experience the heart of sumo culture firsthand.
HIRAKUZA Sumo Workshop Join a unique sumo workshop led by a former professional wrestler, where you’ll get a rare opportunity to step onto the dohyo yourself for an authentic practice session. You’ll also witness thrilling bouts up close, savor a bowl of classic chanko-nabe, and even get a chance to challenge a wrestler in a sumo suit if chosen by lottery.
Grand Sumo Tournament The tour culminates at EDION Arena Osaka where you’ll watch a thrilling live sumo tournament from your Chair A/Chair S seats for approximately three hours.
Good to know
・Children up to 2 years of age may also join, but must sit on the lap of a parent or guardian while watching. ・Spectators in wheelchairs are not permitted. ・Customers will watch from A-class/S-Class seats. Also, seats may not be designated. This information will be provided on the day of the tour. ・Please note that you will have to wait to be seated if one of the following events is underway at the time: a sumo match, a speech by the Sumo Association (on the last tournament day), the ring procession of the Makuuchi division wrestlers (dohyoiri), the ring entering procession of the Yokozuna, or the ritual stomping ceremony (on the last tournament day). In such a case, please wait until the event is over before proceeding to spectator seating. ・If you would like to be seated together as a group, please make a request when booking. Although staff will try to provide customers with their requested seating arrangements, please note that some requests may not be accommodated. Suitcases and other large pieces of luggage cannot be brought into the seating area. Please make sure to store luggage at another location on your own in advance (coin lockers, etc.) or at your accommodation.-