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By Kyoto Sumo Club

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €57 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • At Kyoto Sumo Club, immerse yourself in the exciting world of sumo and discover history, traditions, and culture through an entertaining live show.
    ※This is a fun, family-friendly show, not a real training session or tournament

    The show begins with a traditional geisha dance, followed by demonstrations of exercises, techniques, and sumo etiquette. Then, watch matches between retired sumo wrestlers.

    Guests can also experience sumo first-hand by stepping into the ring and challenging one of our sumo wrestlers.
    ※Challenger spots are limited; if there are too many applicants, participants will be chosen by lottery

    Enjoy All-You-Can-Drink service with every plan. For the full sumo experience, choose a meal-inclusive plan featuring our signature Chanko hot pot and All-You-Can-Eat dining.

    Guests choosing a meal plan also receive a souvenir gift bag!

    Why Choose Kyoto Sumo Club?

    More than just a sumo demonstration — experience Japanese entertainment, culture, and dining all in one place!

Activity location

  • 京都相撲部屋-KYOTO SUMO CLUB-
    • 525-1 Higashigawachō
    • 604-8046, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 京都相撲部屋-KYOTO SUMO CLUB-
    • 525-1 Higashigawachō
    • 604-8046, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Check availability

Regular seats (No Meal Plan)

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Drinks Only Plan: This is a budget-friendly plan that includes all-you-can-drink, but does not include meals or souvenirs.

Language options: English
Price details
€56.58 x 1 Adult€56.58
Total
Price is €56.58

Regular seats with Meal

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Meal & All-you-can-drinks: All-You-Can-Eat & All-You-Can-Drink featuring signature Chanko-nabe and a wide range of dishes

Language options: English
Price details
€90.53 x 1 Adult€90.53
Total
Price is €90.53

VIP FrontRow Seating with Meal

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

VIP Frint-Row Seating
Meal & All-you-can-drinks: All-You-Can-Eat & All-You-Can-Drink featuring signature Chanko-nabe and a wide range of dishes

Language options: English
Price details
€141.46 x 1 Adult€141.46
Total
Price is €141.46

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Chance to challenge a sumo wrestler (limited participants selected by lottery if demand is high)
  • Inclusions
    All plans include All-You-Can-Drink. With meal-inclusive plans include All-You-Can-Eat dining featuring our signature Chanko-nabe and a variety of dishes.
  • Inclusions
    Souvenir gift set (included in Standard Plan with Meal and VIP Plan only)
  • Inclusions
    Traditional Japanese dance performance by geisha
  • Inclusions
    Entertaining sumo show with English commentary
  • Inclusions
    Printed souvenir photo frame (VIP plan only)
  • Exclusions
    Meals, seating, and souvenirs for infants

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Please note that the Sumo Show is different from a serious morning practice tour or a sumo tournament. It is designed as a fun, family-friendly entertainment experience for both adults and children.
    • Please arrive at least 30 minutes before the show starts.
    • The number of challengers for the Sumo Challenge is limited. If there are many applicants, participants will be selected by lottery.
    • Vegetarian/vegan/gluten free menu are available upon request, but must be reserved at least 2 days in advance.
    • If your friends or family booked separately, please add their name or booking number in the comments. Please arrive together if possible so we can try to seat you in the same area
    • 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.
    • Guests using wheelchairs cannot place them inside the show seating area due to limited space around the sumo ring. Please inform us in advance whether the guest is able to stand and walk a short distance, or if they need to remain seated in the wheelchair during the show. If the guest needs to stay in the wheelchair, we will guide them to a designated wheelchair area.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

京都相撲部屋-KYOTO SUMO CLUB-

  • Admission ticket included
Discover the fascinating world of sumo wrestling at Kyoto Sumo Club, the sister venue of the popular Asakusa Sumo Club in Tokyo. Your experience begins with a traditional Japanese dance performed by a geisha dressed in an elegant kimono, setting the stage for an exciting sumo show. Learn about history, traditions, and culture of sumo as retired professional sumo wrestlers demonstrate traditional warm-up exercises, wrestling techniques, and essential sumo rules. Enjoy unlimited drinks throughout your experience, included in every plan. For an even more authentic taste of sumo culture, choose a meal-inclusive plan and try traditional Chanko-nabe, a hearty dish enjoyed by sumo wrestlers for generations. Step into the ring and challenge one of the sumo wrestlers. *Challenger spots are limited per show. If there are too many applicants, participants will be selected by lottery. Experience the power, tradition, and excitement of Japan's national sport up close at Kyoto Sumo Club!

Location

Activity location

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    京都相撲部屋-KYOTO SUMO CLUB-
    • 525-1 Higashigawachō
    • 604-8046, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    京都相撲部屋-KYOTO SUMO CLUB-
    • 525-1 Higashigawachō
    • 604-8046, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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