Tokyo Sumo Experience: Rituals and Hot Pot
4.8
883 Ratings
Taito City

Dive into Tokyo’s sumo culture with live shows, chicken hot pot, and a chance to wrestle in Asakusa. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Experience a sumo show designed for both adults and children to enjoy. Discover the rules of Sumo, learn how to practice it, watch live demonstrations, and even participate in a Sumo Show in Asakusa, Tokyo. Delight in Chanko-nabe (chicken hot pot) crafted by former sumo wrestlers. Additionally, receive an original souvenir set and a photo! Prior to the…

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What's Included
  • Photo with former rikishi and original souvenirs set (Contents vary depending on the season)
  • Chicken Chanko-Nabe (Hot pot) and Japanese cuisine (All-you-can-eat)
  • 1 drink
  • Entertainment Sumo Show (how to practice, serious matches, challenge, etc.)
  • A short Geisha dance and photo opportunity
  • Bilingual commentary by a Moderator (English & Japanese)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Additional drink costs
Additional Information

Discover the intriguing rituals and strict regulations of sumo wrestling at this unique sumo experience in Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo. Enjoy the opportunity to witness a sumo wrestling show and indulge in chicken hot pot along with other Japanese delicacies crafted by former sumo wrestlers.
Observe live demonstrations by ex-sumo wrestlers and gain…

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Location
2-chōme-10-12 Asakusa
It is on the ground floor of the ROCKZA Building, two doors down from the Asakusa Don Quijote Building.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(883 Ratings)
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Bernadette_k
Jun 2, 2025
First time watching sumo with my husband and we love it - Very entertaining, we enjoyed everything. Thank you! I highly recommend this for all the traveler. Add this to the things you do in Tokyo
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Ashlee_g
Jun 2, 2025
Highly recommend! - This was such a fun way to spend the afternoon. The show is interactive and engaging; we learned a lot about sumo history, but the experience didn’t take itself too seriously.
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Sightsee36450249943
Jun 1, 2025
First sumo experience - A very entertaining experience. Guy, the MC is terrific. Food plentiful and quite good. Was our first sumo experience and we were not dissatisfied. We learned about their training and various rules of the sport. Additional fun was including spectators involvement Highly recommend
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Debra_b
Jun 1, 2025
Young adults enjoyed it! - Enjoyable, funny, tasty night out, giving us a bit of knowledge of the sport of sumo! Our late 20s kids were skeptical at first because they say they don't like touristy stuff. But we are tourists! And these shows serve so many purposes, in my mind - employment for retired wrestlers, easy dinner for the family, a bit of sumo culture, a place to sit for awhile! And some good old deep full body laughter. Who doesn't like a comedy show? I happened to 'catch' the kids laughing, alot! Great way to end the day! If you needed more of any type of food or drink, you contacted the host on an app on your phone. The audience partication was the best - wish we had volunteered! We left some of our family photos behind accidentally when we left, and the MC raced after us on the street on foot to make sure we got them- I call that exceptional customer service. A Don Quijote was on the nearby corner, which was fun for shopping afterwards. I recommend this highly!
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Amanda_c
May 31, 2025
The Sumo show was a lot... - The Sumo show was a lot of fun. Entertaining and informative with lots of opportunities for audience participation. It's a fun way to introduce Sumo to those who can't see the real matches. Service and the food is great also. They go above and beyond to make sure everyone has fun!
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Sam_a
May 31, 2025
Shinjuku smnll bites with an eyefull - This is a fun interactive event. We had a good diverse group wanting to learn a little and have a good time.
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Gina_c
May 30, 2025
Entertaining and worth... - Entertaining and worth the money. Learned a lot of fun facts about sumo wrestling and wrestlers had comedic personalities as well as emcee. The geisha dancing was also beautiful. Finally got to take on one of the wrestlers. They gave a nice little gift at the end with a canvas bag, wooden box (I should have bought the sumo figurine), and stickers.
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Guasho
May 28, 2025
GREAT Sumo experience! - Gifted by my girlfriend, I had the chance to visit the place and enjoy a wonderful Sumo show during my visit in Japan! The Place Is very cute and clean, and the environment makes you feel like entering in an arena. The announcer, an american guy that moved there 25 years ago Is great at his job, doing it for a lot of years even before moving to Japan. The show itself is great, with both fun and serious parts, with also a show from a geisha. All you can eat with hot pot, first drink offered. Guys, it's worth it!
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Bailey_r
May 31, 2025
Fun Learning Experience - Overall this was very entertaining and informative but it was a bit cheesy. My husband and I found ourselves laughing throughout and cheering during the sumo matches at the end. Great for families!
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Charla_m
May 31, 2025
Disappointing - We were hoping for an engaging cultural experience, but the sumo show fell flat. It felt more like a touristy skit than an authentic demonstration. The atmosphere was cheesy, the pacing was slow, and there wasn’t enough depth or explanation to make it interesting. If you’re looking for real insight into sumo wrestling, this isn’t it. Skip it and visit a sumo stable or tournament instead.
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up to 6 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).