Tokyo: Sumo Wrestling Restaurant: Experience and Show with Chanko Nabe Lunch at Dosukoi Tanaka (2 hours / English)

<div><b>Description</b></div><div>Sumo in Tokyo attracts many international visitors, seeking the thrill of watching the wrestlers do battle in their sacred ring. However, tournaments are held just six times a year and in different cities. You might watch their morning practice instead, but this is not year-round either, and may not include any bouts.</div><div><br></div><div>So, why not visit Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka, the show restaurant operated by a retired sumo wrestler!?</div><div><br></div><div>Here, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable interactive show — entirely in English — with former professionals, while eating the famous chanko nabe stew, the source of their power!</div><div><br></div><div>Book your seats for this very special performance on the east side of Tokyo for the rare chance to try your luck and strength against a real sumo wrestler. Learn about their traditional techniques, see exhibition matches, and eat a delicious sumo lunch!</div><div><br></div><div>The sumo souvenirs on offer, and a photo op with the wrestlers, complete the experience to form unforgettable memories of your visit.</div><div><br></div><div><div><span style="font-weight: 900;">About seating, please note:</span></div><div>All the seats are assigned according to your payment date which means that your seat is already fixed by the time you arrive. It is not first come, first served. We are grateful to receive so many bookings from around the world and would like to have as many guests as possible to share this experience. To make this happen there might be a possibility of having your table shared with other guests. Also if you are a big group, we might not be able to fit you together in one table.</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><b>How It Works (<span style="background-color: transparent;">FAQ)</span></b></div><div><ol><li><span style="background-color: transparent;"><i><b>What food and drink is served at the sumo restaurant?:</b></i>&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: transparent;">The set lunch menu comprises tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet), chanko nabe (sumo hotpot), potato salad, shredded cabbage, rice, and ice cream. You can order drinks including draught beer, Japanese sake, and Japanese soda. See the drinks menu&nbsp;<a href="https://rakuten-travelexp.net/3vHoU01" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b><i>Can I order extra food at the sumo restaurant?:&nbsp;</i></b></span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Additional orders are not possible on the day. If you have special dietary needs, please inform us when booking. Vegan, halal, gluten free, and other requests can be met if requested in advance.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b><i>How many can sit at one table?:&nbsp;</i></b></span><span style="background-color: transparent;">One table seats up to six people. In total, the sumo restaurant seats up to 60.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b><i>Can I choose my seat at the sumo restaurant?:&nbsp;</i></b></span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Seats are assigned in the order we receive reservations, starting with tables nearest the action. Seating requests are not possible, so book early to get the closest view of the sumo ring.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b><i>Are all the staff at the sumo restaurant wrestlers?:&nbsp;</i></b></span><span style="background-color: transparent;">Several staff at Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka are former professional sumo wrestlers, including the performers, and the kitchen staff making chanko nabe sumo stew.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b><i>Where can I eat lunch with sumo wrestlers in Tokyo?:&nbsp;</i></b></span><span style="background-color: transparent;">At Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka you can have a lunch that includes sumo wrestlers stew, while watching a performance by sumo wrestlers in the central ring.</span></li><li><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b><i>Can I try sumo wrestling at the Tokyo sumo restaurant?</i></b>:&nbsp;</span><span style="background-color: transparent;">At Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka you will get a lesson on the history, techniques, and rules of sumo, before having the chance to challenge a wrestler to a friendly match! Anyone who wishes is encourages to line up for their turn in the ring.</span></li></ol></div></div>

<div><b>Overview</b></div><div>Have an incredible up-close Tokyo sumo wrestling experience in east Tokyo! Reserve seats at the tonkatsu-and-chanko restaurant of a veteran sumo wrestler, "Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka," for an amazing sumo-style lunch show with demonstrations, exhibition matches, entertaining sumo lectures, photo ops, and a chance to try sumo for yourself with the gentle giants of the ring!</div>