[Osaka] Sumo Show & Experience
Enjoy an unforgettable cultural experience at an entertainment restaurant where you can watch a live sumo show while dining on chanko nabe and other delicious Japanese street foods. Surround yourself with the authentic atmosphere of a sumo ring right inside the restaurant, interact with former sumo wrestlers, and even step into the ring yourself!
This unique experience also features exhibits of sumo history, including the clothing and large footwear once worn by the legendary sumo wrestler Konishiki, the first foreigner to achieve the prestigious rank of Ozeki. For an added touch of tradition, you can try on and purchase beautifully crafted kimonos (additional fees apply).
Welcome to the Ochi Izumi Stable, where you can immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture all in one place!
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Arrival and Reception
・Check-in at the entrance of the venue.
・Arrive 30 minutes before the show to allow enough time for seating and preparation.
*If you arrive after the show starts, please proceed quietly to the front of the torii gate. A staff member will assist you.
◎Pre-Show Activities (Before the Sumo Show Starts)
You can enjoy meals and explore various booths while wearing one of the haori kimonos provided in the store.
Don’t miss the chance to take photos on the sumo ring for a memorable experience.
・Konishiki Booth
Discover and touch the crested hakama (traditional trousers), geta sandals (wooden sandals), and zabuton (cushion) used by Konishiki, the first foreign sumo wrestler to achieve the rank of Ozeki.
・Kimono Booth For an additional fee, you can try on a beautiful kimono. Kimonos and obi belts are also available for purchase, starting from 2,000 yen.
・Food & Drinks Savor authentic chanko nabe (4,000 yen), supervised by a professional sumo stable, as well as Japanese street food, traditional cuisine (starting from 800 yen), and drinks (starting from 500 yen) right at your seat.
*If you plan to enjoy a meal or try on a kimono, please arrive 60 minutes before the show to ensure you have enough time before the performance begins.
◎ Sumo Show & Sumo Experience (Approx. 50~70 minutes, with a 5-minute break)
1. Sumo Basics and Demonstration (Approx. 20 mins)
Learn the fundamentals of sumo, including its movements, rules, winning techniques, and prohibited moves, in a live demonstration supervised by former Ozeki Konishiki.
2. Best-of-Three Matches (Approx. 5~10 mins)
Watch an intense, full-scale sumo match between former wrestlers, showcasing their strength and skill in a serious showdown.
3. Photo Session (Approx. 5~10 mins)
Step into the sumo ring with a former wrestler and take a commemorative photo. Optional: Create a customized memorial label drink using your photo (1,000 yen).
4. Sumo Experience (Approx. 10~20 mins) Try sumo yourself by wearing a sumo suit or mawashi (traditional sumo belt) and stepping into the ring. Feel the incredible strength of the wrestlers up close!
*This activity is available to guests on the day, but capacity may be limited. If demand exceeds capacity, a lottery system may apply.
Guests who are intoxicated may be denied participation at staff discretion for safety reasons.
5. Ending Ceremony (Approx. 2 mins) Conclude the experience with a calming and respectful formality to wrap up the show.