Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Photo

Enjoy a lively Kyoto evening where sumo, culture, and dining come together in one immersive setting.

Getting started

Arrive at the venue at least 15–20 minutes before your selected show time for check-in and seating. Present your ticket at the entrance; staff will guide you to your seats. No special security checks are required, but follow staff instructions on arrival.

What to expect

Kyoto Sumo Show

Experience a live sumo performance inside an intimate venue built around a real dohyo ring, bringing you closer to the action.

• Live sumo demonstrations: Watch retired wrestlers perform traditional rituals, morning exercises, and signature techniques before competing in a best-of-three match.

• Chanko nabe dining: Savor an all-you-can-eat chanko nabe hot pot, the hearty meal sumo wrestlers eat daily, along with unlimited drinks.

• Geisha dance performance: Enjoy a traditional dance by a geisha in elegant kimono, setting the cultural tone before the sumo show begins.

• Interactive ring challenge: Step into the dohyo and challenge a sumo wrestler for a once-in-a-lifetime experience; participants are selected by lottery.

Upgrades

• Upgrade to VIP seating for front-row views and a printed photo keepsake, or choose the late-night show for a shorter, drinks-only experience without the full dining program.