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Guided tour
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Make your Tokyo trip memorable as you get to see Japan’s natural sport up close with a bilingual guide by your side and a hearty chicken hot pot to end the day.
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English and Japanese commentary by a moderator brings sumo’s history, rules, and rituals to life for all guests.
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Enjoy a captivating Japanese dance performance by geisha in elegant kimonos before the sumo show begins.
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Take home a printed souvenir photo with a former sumo wrestler, plus a gift bag and a framed group photo with wrestlers and geisha.
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Upgrade to VIP front-row seating for unbeatable views of the dohyo(sumo ring) and a closer connection to the sumo action.
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Standard seating/ VIP-seating (as per option selected)
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Bilingual guide: English + Japanese
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Matches between former sumo wrestlers
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Sumo experience
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Japanese dance performance
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1 drink
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All-you-can-eat chicken hot pot and Japanese dishes
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Printed souvenir photo taken with a former sumo wrestler (for adults)
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Souvenir set (wooden sake cup, Japanese hand towel, and sticker)
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meals, seating, and souvenirs for infants
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Additional drinks
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Experience sumo’s traditions up close in Asakusa with live demonstrations, a chicken hot pot meal, and a souvenir photo in this interactive show.
Getting started
Arrive at the Asakusa Sumo Club, where staff will guide you through ticket validation near the main entrance. Settle into your standard seat and enjoy a brief introduction by the bilingual moderator before the show begins.
What to expect
This experience offers a rare look into Japan’s centuries-old sport, featuring retired sumo wrestlers and authentic rituals in an intimate setting.
Features
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Japanese dance performance: Watch geisha in elegant kimonos perform traditional dances before the sumo show, adding a cultural flourish to your visit.
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Sumo demonstrations: See morning exercises (asa geiko), signature techniques (kimarite), and a best-of-three match between retired wrestlers, all explained by a bilingual moderator.
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Interactive sumo challenge: Eight guests per show are selected by lottery to step into the ring and try sumo firsthand, guided by former professionals.
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Authentic meal: Enjoy chanko-nabe (chicken hot pot) and a Japanese set meal, prepared in the style favored by sumo wrestlers.
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Souvenirs and photos: Take home a gift bag, a printed photo with a former sumo wrestler, and a framed group photo with wrestlers and geisha as keepsakes of your experience.
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What’s not allowed
- Separate seating and meals for children
Accessibility
- This experience may not be fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Please contact the venue in advance for specific accessibility information.
Additional information
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This is an entertainment show by retired sumo wrestlers, not a visit to an active sumo training stable.
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Participation in the sumo match with former rikishi is limited to 8 people per show and may be decided by lottery if there are too many applicants; participation is not guaranteed for all guests.
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Souvenir contents may vary depending on the season.
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Vegetarian and vegan meals are available upon request, but must be reserved at least 2 days in advance.
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Gluten-free, halal meals are not yet available, but customers are welcome to bring their own.
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The duration of the experience is 120 minutes and is open every day at ①12:00 ②15:00 ③18:00 ④20:30
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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