You might be mixing up shows. Takeshi's Castle is often what people remember, but there was also 'Za Gaman' which involved more indoor-type settings. There's also a lesser-known show called 'Denpa Shonen' that had various bizarre challenges. Any ring a bell? The precise one you're describing doesn't exactly fit, but …

As a game show enthusiast, it's always interesting to see how shows evolve and how hosts adapt. That being said, this... is certainly a more unorthodox direction than most take. Thanks for the heads-up, definitely staying away from the latest season.