Fukuoka: Sumo Experience with Chanko-nabe Lunch & Live Show

Title as listed by the operator: 名鉄観光サービス株式会社　福岡支店

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Fukuoka: Sumo Experience with Chanko-nabe Lunch & Live Show

Before you book

Hakata Sumo Beya is a sumo-show restaurant near Fukuoka Airport, not a working stable; the chanko-nabe is cooked by a former wrestler. Includes no tournament ticket.
Runs year-round, not only during the tournament; the next date in our data is 7 October 2026.
The in-ring bout with a sumo-stable member is first-come, first-served and not available after drinking alcohol.
Meet 3 minutes' walk from the Katamine-shinbashi bus stop, reached from Fukuoka Airport. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.

About This Experience

A chanko-nabe lunch and sumo show at a restaurant near Fukuoka Airport, with a projector introduction, movement demonstrations and an optional guest bout in the ring. Includes no tournament ticket; runs year-round.

Highlights

Feel the excitement of a live sumo match and cheer for your favorite wrestler
Learn about the traditions of sumo with a guided introduction
Watch a demonstration of the basic sumo movements and forbidden moves
Get a glimpse into the daily training routine of sumo wrestlers
Option) Step into the ring and challenge a sumo wrestler in a friendly match

What's Included

✓ Lunch: Chanko-nabe set meals
✓ Introduction to Sumo using a projector & live performance
✓ Demonstration of basic sumo movements
✓ Explanation of forbidden moves
✓ Practice demonstration of wrestlers' daily training
✓ Live match demonstration
✓ Guest sumo experience (conditions apply)
✓ Commemorative photo with sumo wrestlers
✓ Souvenir shopping

Not Included

Transportation
Drinks

Good to Know

Guest sumo experience is not available if you have been drinking alcohol.

Meeting Point

Hakata Sumo Beya is located 3 minutes away walk from "片峰新橋" BUS Stop. You can take a bus bound for AEON Mall Fukuoka or bound for Umi Bus Depot @ Fukuoka Airport Mae BUS STOP: near EXIT No.4 of Fukuoka Airport Subway Station.