Tokyo: Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot & Geisha
Discover the world of sumo in the heart of Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district during this fun and interactive entertainment cultural show. Set in a unique venue built around a real sumo ring (dohyo), this experience gives you a close-up look at Japan’s national sport in a relaxed and easy-to-understa
📍Meeting point: It is on the ground floor of the ROCKZA Building, two doors down from the Asakusa Don Quijote Building.
Discover the world of sumo in the heart of Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district during this fun and interactive entertainment cultural show. Set in a unique venue built around a real sumo ring (dohyo), this experience gives you a close-up look at Japan’s national sport in a relaxed and easy-to-understand way. Watch retired sumo wrestlers perform traditional moves, training exercises, and sumo matches while a live host explains everything in both Japanese and English. You’ll learn about winning techniques, forbidden moves, and the meaning behind sumo’s traditions. The highlight for many guests is the chance to step into the ring and try a fun sumo challenge yourself. ※Spots are limited, and if many people want to join, participants will be chosen by lottery. While enjoying the show, savor all-you-can-eat chicken hot pot (Chanko-nabe) with a Japanese set meal and one free drink. At the end, take a photo with the sumo wrestlers and get a souvenir gift set to remember your experience.
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What To Expect
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⏱ 2hFeel the power and spirit of Japan’s national sport in an exciting sumo-themed venue with a real dohyo (sumo ring) at its center! Your evening begins with a graceful geisha dance, followed by fun, bilingual live commentary that brings sumo’s history, culture, and humor to life. Watch retired sumo wrestlers demonstrate traditional techniques and playful matches up close. Feeling brave? You might even get the rare chance to step into the ring yourself for a friendly bout — participants are chosen by lottery! During the show, enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal featuring hearty chanko-nabe (chicken hot pot) and a variety of Japanese side dishes. At the end, capture the memory with a printed photo with the wrestlers and take home an exclusive souvenir gift set. Note: This is an entertainment-based show featuring retired sumo wrestlers. For those who wish to watch real training, please visit an active sumo stable elsewhere in Tokyo.
What’s Included
- ✓Souvenir gift set
- ✓All-you-can-eat chicken Chanko-nabe (hot pot) with Japanese set meal
- ✓Entertainment Sumo Show (history and rule explanation, practice movements, fight matches, etc.)
- ✓Opportunity to challenge a sumo wrestler (Limited participants; lottery if too many apply)
- ✓English commentary by a live host
- ✓1 free drink; additional drinks available for purchase
- ✓Traditional geisha dance performance
- ✓Printed group photo with the sumo wrestlers and geisha
Additional Info
- ♿Wheelchair accessible
- 👶Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 🚇Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- 🚶Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Vegetarian and vegan meals are available upon request at least 2 days in advance.
- •Wheelchair-accessible seating is limited—please inform us at the time of reservation if required.
- •This is an entertainment-based show featuring retired sumo wrestlers. For those interested in viewing formal sumo training, we recommend visiting an active sumo stable (sumo-beya) elsewhere in Tokyo..
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