HANSHIN CONTENTS LINK CORPORATION is excited to announce a new limited-time special experience program, "Sumo Practice Experience with Chanko Hot Pot," at THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA, an entertainment show hall for international visitors featuring sumo wrestling. Starting October 7, 2024, visitors can enjoy this unique experience, and ticket sales will start on September 15, 2024. Through this 90-minute program, conducted entirely in English, participants can deepen their understanding of sumo through demonstrations by former professional sumo wrestlers. Following a hands-on practice session, guests will have the opportunity to savour authentic Chanko Hot Pot (one bowl per person), prepared by former professional sumo wrestlers. Experience the thrill of sumo and immerse yourself in the depths of Japanese culture with this unforgettable premium experience.
Sumo Training Experience with Chanko Hot Pot
■ Dates: October 7, 2024 (Mon) - January 31, 2025 (Fri) (15 performances planned)
*Please refer to the "Notice" section of the official website for detailed schedule information.
■ Performance Time: Approximately 90 minutes
(Doors open - 11:30 AM, Show starts - 12:00 PM)
■ Price: Adults 16,000 yen, Children 10,000 yen
*Includes one drink
*Children are from ages 3 to 12 years.
■ Sales Page: https://hirakuza.net/sumohall/news/20240913408/
■ Capacity: 120 people
■ Program Overview:
1. Introduction to Sumo (Japanese culture and sumo wrestling)
2. Premium Sumo Training Experience - Experience sumo moves such as shiko on the dohyo (everyone can participate) - Challenge a sumo wrestler (limited number of participants)
3. Commemorative photo with a sumo wrestler
4. Chanko Hot Pot
*Each guest will be served one bowl of authentic Chanko Hot Pot made by former sumo wrestlers.
■ Inquiries about this program can be directed to HANSHIN CONTENTS LINK CORPORATION, Inbound Business Division.
E-mail: hirakuza-jta@hcl-c.com
Other Programs
During the period of the special program, tours centered around THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA will also be held:
● Premium tour to the Nadagogo Brewers Association and the restricted ozeki’s special facility Seiwakan at Hyogo Prefecture.
● Premium tour to the sumo tourism center Kehaya-za at Katsuragi, Nara Prefecture, and other sumo-related facilities To inquire about this exclusive tour, please one of the following:
①HANKYU TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD. TRAVEL AGENT SALES DEPT., SECOND MEDIA SALES DIV., SALES HEADQUARTERS
E-mail：info-inb@hei.hankyu.co.jp
②Vision Inc.
TEL： +81-3-5155-3701
E-mail： m_tang@vision-net.co.jp
Contact & More Information
Address: THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA
8th Floor of NAMBA Parks (2-10-70 Nambanaka, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City)
Operating Hours: 11:00-23:00 (Souvenir shop only open from 11:00-17:00)
Days Closed: Every Tuesday, The year-end and New Year holidays (12/31, 1/1)
*Open on Tuesdays during busy periods.
Official Website: https://www.hirakuza.net/sumohall/
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