Tokyo Sumo Show & Authentic Chanko Lunch Experience

DestinationSumida City, Japan
Duration2 hours
Tour sizeMax 8
LanguageGerman, Spanish, Chinese, French, English, Japanese, Italian

Overview

Experience the excitement of sumo up close during this immersive lunchtime show performed by former professional wrestlers at one of Tokyo’s few venues built around a real sumo ring. Watch authentic techniques while learning about the rules, rituals, and traditions of Japan’s national sport through clear English explanations.

Selected guests can step into the ring for an optional sumo experience and even try on a traditional mawashi belt. Enjoy a hearty lunch featuring chicken chanko nabe prepared by the wrestlers, together with a crispy tonkatsu set meal and dessert.

After the show, take memorable photos 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

  • Guide local professionnel
  • Sumo Show Ticket
  • Explanation of the history, rules, and culture of sumo
  • Sumo experience (optional, limited number of participants)
  • Photo session with sumo wrestlers
  • tonkatsu, chicken chanko nabe, rice, and 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 French. 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: German, Spanish, Chinese, French, English, Japanese, Italian
  • 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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