Osaka Honmachi Live Sumo Show & Photo Session with Wrestlers

Watch a live sumo show up close
at a dedicated venue in central Osaka

The show runs for about 90 minutes at a dedicated venue on the B1 floor of the Honmachi Meidai Building, a 1-minute walk from Sakaisuji-Honmachi Station. It is one subway stop from Shinsaibashi, so it is easy to combine with shopping or dinner in Shinsaibashi, Dotonbori and Namba. You can choose between the daytime show (4:00 PM) and the evening show (6:30 PM or 9:00 PM).

Learn the origins and rituals of sumo with an English-speaking MC

The English-speaking MC first explains the origins of sumo, which began as a Shinto ritual 1,500 years ago, why wrestlers throw salt and stomp their feet, and how to watch a bout like a Japanese fan. The wrestlers then step into the dohyo, perform the pre-bout rituals and face off right in front of you, starting with an explosive initial charge. The MC explains every move in real time, so even first-timers can easily follow along.

Ask the wrestlers questions and step into the ring

After the bouts, a Q&A session follows where you can ask the wrestlers what they eat, how they train and how much they weigh. About 6 audience members are selected each show to put on a sumo belt over their clothes, perform the salt ritual and try to push a real wrestler out of the ring.

Take photos with the wrestlers and enjoy a welcome drink

You get one welcome drink from 5 options including non-alcoholic drinks, and after the show every group takes a commemorative photo with the wrestlers. You are free to take photos and videos throughout the show.

※ This is a sumo show, not an official Grand Sumo tournament.
※ Only about 6 selected audience members per show can take part in the ring challenge.