--- title: Tokyo Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 93 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.83 reviews: 1649 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 10 of 13 (Sumo & Geisha Shows) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-sumo-entertainment-show-with-chicken-hot-pot-and-geisha/ --- # Tokyo Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha **Guidekin's take:** Retired sumo wrestlers perform moves and matches in Asakusa, alongside a geisha dance performance. Unlimited chicken hot pot, a set meal and one drink are included; places in the wrestling challenge may be allocated by lottery. 4.83 from 1649 reviews at €93 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #10 of 13 in Sumo & Geisha Shows, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: It is on the ground floor of the ROCKZA… - 4 start times: between 12:00 and 20:30 - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Please inform us in advance if your group includes… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €93 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.83/5 from 1649 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Asakusa Sumo Club - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 20:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.83 from 1649 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1585 of 1649. - 5 stars: 1477 (90%) - 4 stars: 108 (7%) - 3 stars: 32 (2%) - 2 stars: 12 (1%) - 1 star: 20 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the humour, food and interaction; those expecting serious sumo may find too little wrestling. **Praised:** - Humour and audience participation that keep the show lively - Clear explanations of sumo rules, traditions and wrestlers' lives - Tasty chicken hot pot with generous portions and refills - Friendly, attentive service from hosts and staff - Dance performances and photos with the wrestlers **Complaints:** - Some find the audience matches overlong, while others enjoy taking part - Limited wrestling between the performers disappoints those expecting serious sumo Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-10-09 to 2026-11-05); last checked 2026-11-08. ## 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 ## Itinerary 1. **Feel the power and spirit of Japan’s national sport in an exciting sumo-theme...** (2h) - Feel 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 20:30 - 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 It is on the ground floor of the ROCKZA Building, two doors down from the Asakusa Don Quijote Building. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - 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.. - Please inform us in advance if your group includes two or more infants under 2 years old. - Infants aged 0–1 years can join free of charge for the Sumo Show. ## Compared with other Sumo & Geisha Shows | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 13** | €93 | 2h | 4.83 (1649) | shared | | [the SUMO show - Sumo & Dining Experience at Dosukoi Tanaka Tokyo](/japan/tokyo/tours/the-sumo-show-sumo-dining-experience-at-dosukoi-tanaka-tokyo/?format=md) | €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 | Ranked #10 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/sumo-shows-tokyo/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-sumo-entertainment-show-with-chicken-hot-pot-and-geisha/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md