the SUMO show
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Curious about the Japanese national sport "sumo?" Don't miss your chance to meet and interact with real sumo wrestlers! Learn about the behind-the-scene stories and daily lives of sumo wrestlers.
Enjoy a satisfying meal of "Tonkatsu" (Japanese-style Pork Cutlet) and "Chanko Nabe" (Sumohouse-style hotpot soup), all made by the wrestlers. Take the rare opportunity and try wrestling with retired sumo wrestlers.
For vegetarians, the restaurant will offer vegetarian dishes at the restaurant’s discretion. The restaurant will offer substitute ingredients for those who can not eat pork at the restaurant’s discretion.
*Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation. We will not be able to respond to requests received less than 5 days before the event date.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minuets
This experience takes place inside a restaurant with a sumo ring, and the maximum capacity is 60 guests.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sumo demo plans including meal are 1.5 hours.
You may be asked to share a table with another group. This is to ensure the maximum number of guests can enjoy the experience. For groups with a large number of people, it may not be possible to seat everyone at the same table.
You must follow our staff's instructions. Please act with good judgement and consideration, both for yourself and others. If you cause any trouble, you may be asked to leave the hall. (No refunds)
Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation. Please note that we will not be able to respond to requests received less than 5 days before the event date
Infant meals not included
Seating arrangement is decided by order of when reservations are received. Arriving early will not guarantee a better seat.
Please note that date changes are not allowed within 3 days of the experience. In case of flight delays, illness, or any other reason, it will be treated as a cancellation.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What‘s Included
Tonkatsu and Chanko Soup for Lunch
Meet and learn from retired sumo wrestlers
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from restaurant
Gratuities
Drinks
What To Expect
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Options
Sumo Demo & Lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Lunch: Includes meal of tonkatsu and chanko soup
Reviews
1,802 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
They were like pushing on a tree!!
Krush989,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was extremely informative and even more than that, it was so much fun (everyone really seemed like they were enjoying themselves)!! I highly recommend challenging them 😜
Great show
johnofwalesa,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great show. Enjoyed the explanation of Sumo and watching the wrestlers. Nice food too. Good fun and recommended for everybody.
Fun night in Japan
Cristina R,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was lots of fun ! A great activity for our family of 5 including our young adult kids. Worth going to and a fun night out.
Fun Sumo Experience
jonmP4875KB,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun show! The wrestlers and host were super engaging with the crowd. It was cool to learn about sumo and the crowd challenges with the wrestlers were hilarious.
Come for the fight! Stay for the food!
V3547YAlucase,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The show is amazing! Get to witness the history, practice techniques and fighting of the historic tradition. And the challenge part (where members of the audience get to challenge the sumo wrestlers) is so much fun! Unforgettable experience!!
We booked this for our...
Alicia T,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked this for our first full day in Tokyo. Completely worth the money and I would recommend to anyone visiting. We combined this with a visit to Senso Ji and it made for a full day of activities
Sumo Experience not to be missed!
Michele B,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great afternoon. Food was amazing, the Sumo Wrestlers were so fabulous. It was so interesting learning about this sport and watching the customs that sumo wrestlers go through. The matches were great and great crowd interaction. This will be a highlight to your trip! Don't think about it......book it! You will regret it!
Awesome Sumo Experience
jorgerR9201MJ,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun experience. They teach you about Sumo and also let you fight! I recommend it to anyone visiting Tokyo and curious about its history.
Lighthearted sumo lesson and lunch
David T,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Traditional sumo lunch and informative demonstration by two former sumo wrestlers. Challengers welcome!
An awesome experience
kertm2022,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food was good and a lot of fun. The wrestlers made many hilarious jokes and knew how to entertain the quests. They also introduced the sumo history.
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