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
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!
Options
Sumo Demo & Lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Lunch: Includes meal of tonkatsu and chanko soup
Reviews
1,768 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really cool experience
F4638VEspencers,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food was honestly great. We also learned about the history, different moves , see them do some matches, and we even challenged them. It was great.
Awesome experience.
D8565USalexandero,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. We learned about story techniques and even got to fight with one of the sumo wrestlers. Would definitely recommend.
Fun sumo experience
Marieketron,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very tourist friendly, lots of fun energy in the demonstration, and very knowledgeable answers to audience questions
Sumo experience
107viviennet,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience learning about Sumo wrestling, its history and learning about the wrestlers. Lots of fun and audience participation
Best thing we did in Japan by far
Conner B,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was by far the best thing we did in Japan. Super funny, interesting and you get challenge the sumos who were awesome dudes. Do yourself a favour and book this experience
Sumo Time
Emily L,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is grea! If you don’t go … you are missing out. Educational - Engaging - Fun!! We all learned a little something and laughed a lot - a great balance. You benefit most if you engage … throw in a sumo suit and jump in the ring. Ask questions … it’s truly fascinating. My only tip would be to the host zz it’s hard to hear what you are saying during the video … maybe turn the video sound off while you speak. I didn’t want to miss a thing. Arigato!! .
Fun family farce
Therankedamateur,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I got to wrestle a former highly ranked professional sumo wrestler and I totally won for real! He didn’t let me win or anything.
Don't wrestle with this decision! Do it!
Courtney T,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a unique and wonderful experience! If you're at all interested in Sumo, you need to do this! The food was good and cooked for you by legit retired sumos. You learn a lot and, if you're like me, have the rare opportunity to try your muscle out against a real Sumo! The guys had such wonderful attitudes and loved sharing their love of Sumo with you.
Brilliant Sumo Experience
kristianah2020,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing sumo experience! Learning about the history and watching real sumos was really enjoyable. Make sure to get in the ring for a try if you can!
Great fun!
dpeck000,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great experience. Really enjoyed ourselves. Great food. Great fun. Highly recommend. Must visit while you are staying in Tokyo
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