Sumo show in Osaka Namba THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA

Overview

1 hour

Mobile ticket

[Sumo Show] 18:00~

Experience the thrill of sumo, a traditional Japanese sport with a 1,500-year history, at THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA! This entertainment venue, dedicated to the ancient Japanese sport, offers a unique opportunity to witness intense demonstration matches between former sumo wrestlers. Enjoy a delicious food box (room temperature bento) and a drink while you watch the action unfold on the elevated ring.

[Sumo Workshop Experience] 13:30~

In this program you can attend a KEIKO (training) experience. (70min, unreserved seats. Instead of a Bento you receive a Chanko Hot Pot. *one serving per person)

【Notice Regarding Performance Times】

・Please enter at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the performance.

【Important notice】

・Limited time campaign is underway!

You can find us on Google Maps as: THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What‘s Included

For Vegan or Halal option, Please contact us using the email provided.

Depeding on the programe you selected the following meal will be provided「 18:00 Sumo Show : Japanese Bento | 13:30 Sumo Experience : Chicken Hot Pot ‘‘CHANKO‘‘」

Private transportation

For Sumo Experience, Vegan and Halal options are not provided.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Namba Parks

2 Nambanaka, Naniwa-Ku Osaka Japan

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Namba Parks

Opening Act(Introduction to Japanese Culture & Sumo Wrestling) →Sumo wrestlers arrive(rules fro Sumo explained) →Main wrestling match by the wrestlres →Audience experience challenging the wrestlers →Commemorative photo sessin(group photos)

Admission Included

Options

Standard-seating

Standard seating: The visibility is very cleared because all seats sloped to the stage.

Premium-seating

Closest seats to the stage.

A-seat

General seating : The visibility is very cleared because all seats sloped to the stage.

FREE-seating

These seats allow you to sit freely in the seat of your choice.

B-seat

Casual seats: The visibility is very cleared because all seats sloped to the stage

S-seat

Closest seats to the stage

Reviews

4.25

91 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great night out
Melvyn B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great show very informative and a bit tongue in cheek, but got to see some sumo bouts, they may not have been for the championship but were good enough as we were in Japan out of the sumo season. Also was a fun night out.
The sumo show in Osaka...
Justyna P,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The sumo show in Osaka was an absolute blast! The highlight? My son got to challenge a sumo wrestler he was cheering for—he was SO into it, full of energy and excitement. An unforgettable, hands-on experience that’s perfect for kids and adults alike!
Good fun!
Laura Q,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Get to learn some of the history or the rules of sumo, watch a match and then watch audience members take on the sumo wrestlers! Good fun!!
Absolutely amazing!
B2155KMcallumm,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The sumo hall were amazing! the show was so entertaining, funny and a all round great experience. It’s also vegan friendly!
It was great!!
Isaac L,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very good experience to attend a sumo game. The presenter and sumotori were very funny. The rules were explained humorously and very clearly. You may be lucky enough to be randomly selected to face a sumotori. Everyone is very nice. I highly recommend!
Sumonwith a smile
Ohad Z,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is real fun! Both explanation about the rules, a short tournament, as well funny fights between chosen persons from the audience and the sumo fighters. The fighters have a great sens and you can see they enjoy it too.
Don’t waste your money. Get up early and go to a stable instead
Louise J,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Absolutely awful. Definitely not worth the money. I went to this show instead of making my daughter get up early and going to a sumo stable. My daughter is 12. That was a mistake. The show is like a pantomime. Not what I expected. Complete waste of time. Don’t waste your money and they might up their game. Soooo bad.
Not bad just not real
Kim R,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
We were hoping to see real Sumo wrestling but this is more of a WWE Raw situation where you can tell they have already decided who the winner will be beforehand. You also spend the first half with a dimly lit stage listening to a prerecorded video while the wrestlers just move around the stage. It wasn’t a bad time just not real Sumo. The audience members “fighting” was funny though.
Good to visit
marielam215,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a new and friendly experience! Never experienced Sumo Fight before, I recommend the show for begginers. Thanks for making so easy to watch!
A Fun Night at the Sumo Hall
David S,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It’s light entertainment blending tradition, humour, and audience interaction in a way that’s both accessible and genuinely fun. The evening kicks off with a lively summary of sumo’s history and rituals, giving just enough cultural context to appreciate the performance without feeling like a lecture. The wrestlers are charismatic and clearly enjoy engaging with the crowd, making it more theatrical. The bento box included with the ticket was delicious, with the option to order more if you’re hungry, which I did and was delicious. The venue itself is great and well-suited to the show, though it can be a little tricky to find, especially if you’re navigating Namba’s maze for the first time. Give yourself extra time to locate it, especially if you’re relying on Google Maps. Overall, it’s a super enjoyable evening—perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers looking for something uniquely Japanese but not overly formal. Don’t expect a serious sporting match; do expect laughs, claps, and a memorable slice of sumo culture.

From ¥14,500