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
When booking an A, B, or C class seat, you may be asked to share a table with another group. This is to ensure the maximum number of guests can enjoy the experience. Additionally, there are times when it is not possible to seat everyone at the same table.
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
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)
Sumo demo plans including meal are 1.5 hours.
Infant meals not included
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
B-Class Seating
B-Class: Table is located at rear side of ring. *Please be aware that for bookings of 5 or more people, seating may be split.
C-Class Seating
C-Class: Table is located at rear-center of the ring
A-Class Seating
A-Class: Table is located at front-side of ring. *Please be aware that for bookings of 5 or more people, seating may be split.
S-Class Seating
Private Table Booking For 4-6: Front-center table for 4-6 people For parties of less than 4 people, please book at 4-person rate
Reviews
2,018 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great sumo expérience
Travel03898678041,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enjoyable and professional show.
Great !!!
V1349CYblancac,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time, great food and laught a lot
Sumo-much FUN!
I2202JYmattc,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a blast learning about sumo with two entertaining wrestlers. The meal was prepared by them and the host did a great job narrating.
Incredible dinner and show!
Z2786GMlarag,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible!! We had an amazing experience, Otori and Nami were really funny and kind.
AMAZING!
beckymC3722PE,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and you always get a chance to fight them, both sumo wrestlers are amazing and the workers are brilliant!
Great activity!
jar0mj,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience! I got to challenge one of the sumo wrestlers and it was a lot of fun!
Valuable experience
okeron,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were entertained by delicious food and a sumo wrestler with a lot of humor. The American host family I joined also enjoyed it, so it was good to be able to join them.
Excellent experience and great food!
Joe D,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and educational experience to learn about Sumo. Great tonkatsu and chanko with ice cream served for dessert. Definitely come hungry!
Super fun!
jessicapC1717ZN,,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informational and we also had lots of laughs. Fun to see the actual match and also fun to see spectators "challenge." The lunch was also pretty good, although my pork had more fat than I prefer.
Interesting sumo experience
Nuria G,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Learned more about Sumo wrestling and some of the techniques used in the dohyo. Everyone was super nice and the meal was good.
From ¥13,600
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