--- title: the SUMO show - Sumo & Dining Experience at Dosukoi Tanaka Tokyo lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 91 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 2587 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 1 of 13 (Sumo & Geisha Shows) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/the-sumo-show-sumo-dining-experience-at-dosukoi-tanaka-tokyo/ --- # the SUMO show - Sumo & Dining Experience at Dosukoi Tanaka Tokyo **Guidekin's take:** Retired professional sumo wrestlers introduce their sport and offer a chance to wrestle, with a meal they prepare themselves. Tonkatsu and chanko hot pot are included; you may share a table or be seated separately from your party. 4.92 from 2587 reviews at €91 per person for 1h 30m. In our comparison: #1 of 13 in Sumo & Geisha Shows, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Born from the passionate desire to teach the world about sumo, this experience is curated and designed by actual retired, formerly high-ranking, professional sumo wrestlers and is not just a tourist attraction. Enjoy a satisfying meal of "Tonkatsu" (Japanese-style Pork Cutlet) and "Chanko Nabe" (Sumohouse-style hotpot soup), all made by the wrestlers. Take the rare opportunity and try wrestling with retired sumo wrestlers. IMPORTANT: Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation. We will not be able to accommodate requests received less than 5 days before the event date. For vegetarians, the venue can offer a vegetarian meal. A chicken or seafood substitute is available for those who do not wish to eat pork (ALL MEAL SUBSTITUTION REQUESTS REQUIRE ADVANCE NOTICE) Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes This experience takes place inside a restaurant with a sumo ring, and the maximum capacity is 60 guests. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Restaurant name: Yokozuna Tonkatsu… - Starts 13:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €91 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.92/5 from 2587 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Beauty of Japan - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 13:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.92 from 2587 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2544 of 2587. - 5 stars: 2463 (95%) - 4 stars: 81 (3%) - 3 stars: 19 (1%) - 2 stars: 6 (0%) - 1 star: 18 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the food, sumo explanations and audience participation; complaints in this pack are isolated. **Praised:** - Clear explanations of sumo history, traditions and rules - Audience challenges let willing guests try wrestling in the ring - Meals, including chanko soup, receive frequent praise - Humour and engaging hosts keep the demonstrations lively - Welcoming staff help children and families take part **Complaints:** - The supplied reviews do not establish a recurring complaint Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2026-10-05 to 2026-11-06); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Frontside Table | €91 / person | English | Frontside Table: Table located at front side of ring | | Center Rear Table | €91 / person | English | Center Rear Table: Table is located at rear-center of the ring | | Ringside Table | €91 / person | English | Ringside Table: Table located at side of ring | ## What's included - Meet and learn from retired professional sumo wrestlers, formerly of high rank - A meal including Tanaka's famous tonkatsu and sumo-house chanko hot pot soup ## Not included - Gratuities - Drinks ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Restaurant name: Yokozuna Tonkatsu Dosukoi Tanaka Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Wheelchair accessible - Public transportation options are available nearby - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Seat map can be found in brochure images. You may be asked to share a table with another group. This is to ensure the maximum number of guests can enjoy the experience. Additionally, there are times when it is not possible to seat everyone at the same table. - ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED: Please indicate any menu requests or allergies in the special notes when you make your reservation. We will not be able to respond to requests received less than 5 days before the event date - You must follow our staff's instructions. Please act with good judgement and consideration, both for yourself and others. If you cause any trouble, you may be asked to leave the hall. (No refunds) - Sumo demo plans including meal are 1.5 hours. - Infant meals not included ## Compared with other Sumo & Geisha Shows | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 13** | €91 | 1h 30m | 4.92 (2587) | shared | | [Tokyo Live Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner HIRAKUZA GINZA TOKYO](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-live-sumo-show-kaiseki-dinner-hirakuza-ginza-tokyo/?format=md) | €110 | 2h 15m | 4.93 (258) | shared | | [Experience the Sumo World in Tokyo](/japan/tokyo/tours/experience-the-sumo-world-in-tokyo/?format=md) | €104 | 4h | 4.95 (117) | shared | | [the SUMO show with Dinner](/japan/tokyo/tours/the-sumo-show-with-dinner/?format=md) | €91 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (51) | shared | Ranked #1 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. 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