Meet Sumo Wrestlers: Live Show, Chanko & Sukiyaki Dinner in Tokyo

DestinationSumida City, Japan
Duration2 hours
Tour sizeMax 8
LanguageEnglish

Overview

Enjoy an immersive evening sumo experience performed by former professional wrestlers at one of Tokyo’s few venues built around a real sumo ring. Learn about the rules, rituals, and traditions of Japan’s national sport through live demonstrations and clear English explanations while experiencing the power and intensity of authentic sumo up close.

Selected guests can step into the ring for an optional sumo experience and try on a traditional mawashi belt. Dinner features premium wagyu sukiyaki with seasonal vegetables, together with hearty chicken chanko nabe prepared by the wrestlers themselves. Oolong tea and water are included.

After the show, enjoy a photo session with the wrestlers and join a Q&A session. This popular cultural experience lets you watch, learn, taste, and participate in the world of sumo in a fun and interactive way.

Please note that tables are shared with other guests, and groups may be seated separately depending on bookings.

What's included

  • Sumo Show Ticket
  • Explanation of the history, rules, and culture of sumo
  • Sumo experience (optional, limited number of participants)
  • Photo session with sumo wrestlers
  • Sukiyaki with Wagyu beef + chicken chanko nabe + rice + vanilla ice cream

What to expect

  1. Yokozuna Tonkatsu

    Enjoy a captivating sumo show performed by former professional wrestlers, with clear explanations of sumo culture in English. Take part in an interactive sumo experience, capture memorable photos with the wrestlers, and savor a delicious meal featuring chanko nabe and tonkatsu.

Good to know

  • Meeting: Meet on location
  • Languages: English
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before

What our guests say

5.0
Our guide was fantastic and very friendly. They made the whole experience so enjoyable — a truly memorable day.
Erin I.
An amazing tour! We saw all the highlights with the history behind each place we visited. Could not recommend it more.
Kevin T.
An amazing guide who made the whole day special. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves — a wonderful experience.
Kara H.
Interesting, informative and engaging from start to finish. We came away with a much greater appreciation of Japan.
Thomas L.
Our guide showed us hidden spots we would never have found on our own, with the best English of any guide we met in Japan.
K. Jantz

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