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Experience the Sumo World in Tokyo

5.0 · 117 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Omotenashi-Japan Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
07:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Watch sumo practice from a chair, try wrestling yourself and ask the wrestlers questions.

Chanko nabe dining is included; return train fares are extra and vegetarian meals need advance notice. 4.95 from 117 reviews at €104 per person for 4h.

In our comparison: #3 of 13 in Sumo & Geisha Shows, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €104 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Vegetarian service available - please notify us at least 3 days in advance!!!!
  • View the practice session comfortably seated on chairs
  • Photography allowed at the end of the session
  • Sumo wrestling experience
  • Round trip by JR train total cost of ¥1060 (about $7)

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Reviews

5.0
117 ratings
Viator 106 · Tripadvisor 11

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 115 of 117

Star breakdown of all 117 ratings

5 stars
113 · 97%
4 stars
2 · 2%
3 stars
2 · 2%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers value close access to training and friendly wrestlers; problems receiving WhatsApp updates are a recurring caveat.

Praised

  • Clear explanations of sumo history, rules and training routines
  • Close views of wrestlers practising in a working stable
  • Welcoming wrestlers who answer questions and pose for photos
  • Opportunities to try pushing or wrestling with the athletes
  • Enjoyable food served at the stable

Complaints

  • Difficulty receiving WhatsApp updates before the tour

Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (3 October 2024 to 20 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
JR Ueno station Central Gate (JR information) Japan, 〒110-0005 Tokyo, Taito City, Ueno 7-chōme-1
Departure
07:45 daily; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Omotenashi-Japan; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Sumo & Geisha Shows

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 13€1044h4.95 (117)shared
the SUMO show - Sumo & Dining Experience at Dosukoi Tanaka Tokyo€911h 30m4.92 (2587)shared
Tokyo Live Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner HIRAKUZA GINZA TOKYO€1102h 15m4.93 (258)shared
the SUMO show with Dinner€911h 30m4.98 (51)shared

Ranked #3 of 13 in Sumo & Geisha Shows by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €633, median €110; typical length 2h 15m. 1 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 13 Sumo & Geisha Shows

From €104 per adult