Cook Like a Sumo Wrestler! Chanko Nabe & Sake Tasting Class

About this tour

Learn to prepare chanko nabe—the hearty stew fuelling sumo wrestlers—in a 90-minute hands-on class in Japan. You'll build kombu stock, shape chicken balls and mochi pockets, then cook with seasonal vegetables before tucking in. It's practical, unpretentious cooking that reveals why wrestlers rely on this dish for strength and bulk.

Highlights

• Build kombu broth foundation from scratch
• Hand-form chicken meatballs and mochi pouches
• Cook with Japanese seasonal vegetables
• Eat what you've made, sumo-stable style
• Sake tasting paired with your meal
• Photos of your cooking sent later
• Public transport accessible, no hotel transfers

What to expect

You'll start with kombu stock simmering while learning technique. Shaping meatballs and mochi requires focus but no prior skill. As vegetables go in, the kitchen fills with aroma. Once everything's cooked, you sit down and eat properly—not rushed, not fussy. The stew tastes richer than it looks, warming and genuinely filling. Sake tasting follows naturally alongside the meal. Expect about 45 minutes hands-on, 45 minutes eating and savouring.

Good to know

Arrive ready to stand and use your hands. Wear clothes you don't mind splashing. Public transport is nearby—no pickup service included. Infants must sit with an adult. You'll receive photos afterward via download link.