the SUMO show
Overview
Available languages
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
If the schedule doesn’t work out, we invite you to consider these products! • 19:00 the SUMO show with Dinner, product code: 13441P410 • 17:00 the SUMO show (without meal), product code: 13441P313 At "the SUMO show" we offer you an exciting chance to interact with sumo wrestlers!! Learn the sumo world’s, history, behind-the-scenes stories and their daily life. This is a very rare opportunity to actually try out sumo with retired competitive wrestlers. You cannot experience this at anywhere else! You will hear accurate sumo knowledge and also have an opportunity to try one of the most popular dishes in Japan, Tonkatsu with sumo chanko stew! We hope you have great time while learning and enjoying the world of Sumo. ◆Enjoy the SUMO PERFORMANCE You will learn about sumo history, manners and etiquette, training, a real sparring match and so on. 1. Explanation about fundamental actions by two wrestlers (they were competitive sumo wrestlers in the past). 2. Introduction of some techniques including prohibited techniques 3. 3 sparring matches 4. You can try Sumo with the wrestlers *Guests need to wear a costume that is prepared. 5. Souvenir Photo with the wrestlers!
What‘s Included
Tonkatsu and Chanko Soup for Lunch
Meet and learn from retired sumo wrestlers
Gratuities
Drinks
Options
Sumo Demo & Lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Lunch: Includes meal of tonkatsu and chanko soup
Reviews
1,836 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AWE-SUMO Experience
benjaminpJ2560CW,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time at this demo show! Learnt a lot about the sport and had a lot of fun doing it. Definitely recommend !
Exciting and Hands on
495bradyd,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good food and very friendly wrestlers. Got to learn all about the history of sumo wrestling and the rules. Also got to participate in a great match with Ben!
Enlightening experience
168jacqueliney,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Otori san was so entertaining and the experience with the meal is great. Will definitely come again!!!
Best Sumo experience!
kendallb779,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seriously amazing!!! Not sure it could have gotten better. Maybe another match between the sumo and my husband!! Ended too quickly lol. My husband won!!!!
One of a kind
770ashishd,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. The wrestlers and staff ever very nice . The food was good ..really enjoyed . Will recommend this to family and friends
Great experience
sallyhpotter,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The show was great fun! The food was delicious, it was entertaining and we learnt about sumo. Two of us got to give it a go. Highly recommend.
Family Fun!
Q1323CWfatimag,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very entertaining experience would definitely recommend. The kids had fun very interactive experience. Staff and overall atmosphere was welcoming. A suggestion would be to make allowance for Halal meal option.
Great show
V2247CEangelac,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great show, very funny and insightful. Enjoyed by the whole family. The food was wonderful too. We would highly recommend
Visit to the Sumo dinner with family. Great experience.
Yun Z,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The food was delicious and while the kids (9 and 11) were not a fan of the soup, otherwise ok. Fun and interactive, a cultural experience. Sumo wrestlers were friendly and kids had fun. Educational as well.
Great experience
X4911IMcharlottes,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. The sumo wrestlers were hilarious and engaging. It was a great family and friends activity while in Tokyo. The food was great too. 10/10 would recommend.
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