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
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
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
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.
Reviews
2,104 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great cultural experience!
Lisa S,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun and positive experience! We enjoyed the history, the food, and the demonstration. We had time at the end to ask questions and take photos. The staff was very kind, quick to offer to take our photo, spoke English well and were easy to understand. The retired Sumo wrestlers seem to enjoy this work and had a bit of fun, making jokes, along the way. Totally family friendly! Also, very supportive of the kids (and adults) as they try their hand at battling the wrestlers. Definitely recommend.
Sumo !
Explore274883,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very entertaining. Don’t miss this amazing show. Tremendous Athletes who are very genuine and passionate about their craft. I had a great time.
Great fun!
872sujataj,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative and very fun! We enjoyed the background on sumo; very engaging with audience.
Genuine Sumo wrestlers demonstrate movement and moves
eric h,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00These were real sumo wrestlers (daughter in law had seen one of them in a wrestling match in San Diego) The explanation in English of traditions customs and moves was great. Lunch was fine dining and filling
Hilarious experience
520millyc,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Overall great experience, wrestlers are very funny and entertaining. Even got to have a go at the end of the show which was hilarious
Best afternoon
V8350QVerinc,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great day. Lunch was delicious and the show was informative and hilarious . Great day with the family. Would definitely do it again
Sumo show
A9056MFclairel,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun learning about history of sumo - interactive and hilarious and educational
Excellent learning and entertaining Sumo show!
ryanhP53SQ,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked through NOVALAND tours and I can honestly say it was a great night, with great food and drinks, an informative announcer and 2 wrestlers teaching and performing their very best. It lasted roughly 2 and a half hours with 50 people all together, the staff were excellent with service and not trying to get in the way and when the real match started it was a spectacle. Great humour was had too with people getting a go and trying it out with photos too. Please go and help them out as they are investing in the youth to take up Sumo as it's a dying art in Japan. Thank you!
Great time had by all!
charlotteeC4435VH,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Nice food. Staffh and sumo professionals friendly and funny.
Amazing Sumo show with great crowd interaction
nigelfN4339GM,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. Joe and Otari are amazing Sumo wrestlers. Great crowd interaction and food served was amazing.
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