Sumo Wrestling Tokyo Tickets

Try wrestling with professional ex-sumo wrestlers, and enjoy a traditional Japanese lunch.

• Everything you get: Watch three live sumo matches, learn sumo history and techniques in English from the wrestlers, try wrestling in authentic sumo costumes, take a souvenir photo with them, and enjoy Tonkatsu and Chanko-nabe lunch with vegetarian and pork-free options available.
• Why choose this: Enjoy a rare chance to wrestle with real sumo wrestlers, creating memorable experiences and discovering Japan’s national sport up close.

Inclusions

• Live sumo demonstrations

• Traditional Japanese lunch

• Wrestle with retired sumo wrestlers

• Learn sumo history, culture, techniques, and manners

• Authentic sumo costume

• Souvenir photograph with the wrestlers

Exclusions

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Transportation to/from restaurant

• Gratuities

• Drinks

• Infant meals

What to bring

• Ensure your entry tickets and ID are on hand for a smooth experience.
• Bring any necessary documentation regarding dietary restrictions or allergies if you have made a request at the time of booking.

What’s not allowed

• Food & beverages, alcohol, drugs, sharp metallic tools or objects, large suitcase and bags are not permitted on this experience.
• Your pets are not permitted on this experience.

Accessibility

• This experience is accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
• For your convenience, guide dogs are welcome to join you.

Additional information

• Infants must sit on laps; infant meals are not included.
• You may be asked to share a table with another group. For large groups, it may not be possible to seat everyone at the same table.
• Seating arrangement is based on reservation order; arriving early does not guarantee a better seat.
• Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies at the time of booking. Requests received less than 5 days before the event may not be accommodated.
• Date changes are not allowed within 3 days of the experience. In case of flight delays, illness, or any other reason, it will be treated as a cancellation.
• The experience duration is approximately 1.5 hours, including the meal.
• A maximum of 60 travelers per session are allowed.

A premium sumo show in a relaxed setting with gourmet dining, geisha performances, audience challenges, and exclusive souvenirs.

• Everything you get: Access to rear seating, an English-speaking guide, sumo matches between retired wrestlers, a chance to join the ring, a geisha dance performance, chicken hot pot, beef sukiyaki box dinner, dessert, one drink, and a souvenir set.
• Why choose this: A classic Japanese experience culture with a premium meal prepared by a former chanko steward, interactive rituals like suriashi and salt-throwing, and a ceremonial kesho-mawashi experience.
• Upgrades: Upgrade your tour with a Business Class (second-row sofa seating) or First Class (front-row sofa seating), including chanko-nabe, A5 wagyu sukiyaki and tempura, unlimited drinks, a souvenir photo, a gift set, and an exclusive happi coat for First Class guests.

Inclusions

• Rear/Business Class/ First Class-seating (as per option selected)

• English-speaking guide

• Matches between former sumo wrestlers

• Sumo experience for guests (subject to availability)

• Japanese dance performance

• Chanko-nabe, beef sukiyaki bento, dessert, and one free drink (available for Rear Seats only)

• Chanko-nabe, A5 wagyu beef sukiyaki, tempura set, and unlimited drinks (available for Business & First-Class seats)

• Printed souvenir photo

• Souvenir set (Bag, Origami set, Yukata Set, Japanese style wooden cup, stickers)

• Happi coat (available for First-Class seats)

What’s not allowed

• Late vegetarian or vegan meal requests made less than 2 days before the reservation cannot be accommodated.
• Gluten-free and halal meals are not available.
• Guests with halal or gluten-free dietary needs may bring their own food, as these options are not provided.

Additional information

• This is a fun sumo show for adults and children, different from serious morning practice tours.
• If there are many applicants for the Sumo Challenge, one representative per group may be chosen or selected by lottery.
• Souvenir contents may vary depending on the season.
• Vegetarian and vegan meals must be requested at the time of booking or at least 2 days before the visit; otherwise, a regular meal will be served.
• Sofa seats or tables may be shared with other guests.

Accessibility

• The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible due to stairs.

Settle into your reserved seat with optimal views of the sumo tournament, as your guide explains the customs and rituals.

• Everything you get: Access to a live sumo tournament at Tokyo’s historic Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena, with a reserved seat B or C class on the second floor, and an English-speaking expert guide who explains the rules, rituals, rankings, and techniques.
• Why choose this: See centuries-old sumo traditions come alive through ceremonial entrances and thrilling face-offs at one of Japan’s most iconic cultural events, held on select dates in four major cities.

Inclusions

• Entry ticket to the Sumo tournament

• English-speaking guide

• Reserved seat (B or C class, second floor)

Exclusions

• Food and drinks

• Hotel transfers

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID for entry along with your ticket.

What’s not allowed

• Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
• Large bags and luggage are not permitted inside the venue.

Accessibility

• The venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

• Tournaments run only on scheduled dates; check availability in advance.
• This is a shared tour

Know about sumo culture with a visit to a sumo stable, where you'll join morning practice, meet wrestlers in the ring, and share lunch.

• Everything you get: Access to a working sumo stable, 4-hour small-group tour with an English guide, visit to wrestlers’ living quarters, live sumo training session, optional match participation, chanko-nabe lunch with chicken dumpling making, souvenir T-shirt, and photo opportunities with rikishi.
• Why choose this: Get rare, behind-the-scenes access to Japan’s most sacred sport — sumo. Watch authentic training rituals, learn ancient traditions, and even try basic moves yourself before sharing a hearty wrestler’s meal.

Inclusions

• 4-hour guided tour of the sumo stable

• English-speaking local guide

• Opportunity to challenge sumo wrestlers

• Dumpling making

• Lunch with sumo wrestlers

• Photos

• T-shirt

Exclusions

• Transfers

• Other expenses

What's not allowed

• Keep in mind that outside food and drinks, tripods, and large baggage are not allowed. Pack wisely!
• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside the venue.

Accessibility

• Some parts of the tour might not be accessible to guests on wheelchairs and prams/strollers.
• Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for guests with cardiac issues, cold, pre-existing medical conditions, and high blood pressure.

Additional information

• The venue might not be able to accommodate your dietary restrictions and/or allergies during lunch. Make sure to ask for the ingredients in a dish before consumption.
• There is a chance of the tour being cancelled if enough people do not book this experience.

Inclusions

• 4-hour guided tour of the Sumo Stable

• Small group of up to 16 people (based on option selected)

• Private group (based on option selected)

• Expert English-speaking local guide

• Complimentary morning tea

• Sumo wrestler meet-and-greet session

• Lunch

• Headsets

• Information pamphlet

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers

• Drinks during lunch