Japan · TOKYO SUMO TOURS

Sumo in Tokyo: The 15 Best Tours, Practices and Shows

86 tours  ·  from $60 a head

Tokyo is the only city where sumo happens most weeks of the year. These 15 sort the Ryogoku stable mornings, the January, May and September tournament days and the evening shows with dinner, by price and by how close they put you.

Tokyo: Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo - Entering the restaurant around the central dohyo
Chanko Nabe Experiences, Sumo Photo Experiences, Sumo Shows, Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

Tokyo: Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo

1.Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,678 reviews · 2 hours · from $103Our pick

At Asakusa Sumo Club, a bilingual host such as Lala or Benjamin guides you through sumo rituals, exercises, techniques, and a best-of-three bout by retired wrestlers. A geisha dance, unlimited chicken chanko-nabe, one drink, audience challenges, a framed photo, and souvenir bag fill this lively two-hour family show.

“Wonderful experience, amazing show, interactive and so much fun. Every minute was enjoyed. It was fun but also very interesting Great value for money, so much is included You won’t regret it”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tokyo: Sumo Show and Dining Experience - What happens during the 90-minute to two-hour visit
Dining Experiences, Dinner Experiences, Sumo Shows, Sumo Tours, Sumo Tours with Lunch, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

Tokyo: Sumo Show and Dining Experience

2.Sumo Show and Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,742 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $79

Meet former Makuuchi wrestler Tokitsumi at Tokyo Sumo Room in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa. An English-speaking host explains sumo rules and customs before former wrestlers demonstrate their strength, invite audience participation, and pose for photos. Choose a meal option for Japanese dishes and chanko-style hot pot, or book the 3:00 PM show without food.

“This was by far the best activity we did in Japan, it was fun and informative- the staff were friendly and the show itself was very good. Highly recommended.”

Check availability →Read our full review

the SUMO show - A short lesson before the action
Sumo Shows, Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

the SUMO show

3.the SUMO show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,960 reviews · from $89Top rated

At Yokozuna Tonkatsu in Sumida, you spend 90 minutes with retired sumo wrestlers learning the sport’s rules, exercises, and daily rituals. Watch demonstrations, volunteer for a friendly bout, pose in a sumo costume, and eat tonkatsu with chanko soup. Drinks cost extra, and dietary requests must be made at least five days ahead.

“Very well organised, excellent entertainment and a very good lunch. Very informative about Sumo., loved it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo - Why the opening rituals matter
Sumo Photo Experiences, Sumo Shows, Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo

4.Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,750 reviews · from $79

Step into Shinjuku Sumo Club for a 90-minute introduction to Japan’s national sport. A bilingual MC explains rituals, rules, tactics, and history before two professional wrestlers perform live demonstrations. You can join a friendly sumo challenge, ask questions, and take photos with the wrestlers. Hosts have included Shane, Manny, and Mr. So.

“The Instructor was amazing and explained each of the movements of the wrestlers clearly. The venue is located in Shinjuku so it is a very nice location. Amazing Experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tokyo Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Photo - Mikey explains the rules without making them heavy
Chanko Nabe Experiences, Sumo Photo Experiences, Sumo Shows, Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

Tokyo Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Photo

5.Tokyo Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Photo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,205 reviews · from $106

At Asakusa Sumo Club, you’ll watch retired sumo wrestlers demonstrate traditional moves, learn the rules from bilingual MC Mikey, and enjoy a chicken chanko-nabe hot pot with Japanese side dishes. A geisha dance, audience challenges, a photo opportunity, a complimentary drink, and a take-home gift round out this two-hour evening show.

“I rate this a 3.5 but my husband rates it a 5. I thought it was a little cheesy, but my husband found it very entertaining. The host/MC did a good job explaining everything. Some of the audience members seemed "checked out" and not really engaged (jet lag perhaps). Don't expect very large sumo wrestlers here... These wrestlers are retired and (presumably) they do not maintain the strict training and fueling routine, so they look slimmer than the stereotypical sumo wrestler. They're still very strong though. The food was fine but not amazing. I was disappointed with the photo opp at the end because the lighting for the photo spot…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tokyo: Sumo Show and Experience in Shinjuku - Finding the entrance beside Daiso
Sumo Shows, Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

Tokyo: Sumo Show and Experience in Shinjuku

6.Sumo Show and Experience in Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,001 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69Best value

In Shinjuku, an English-speaking MC such as Paula, Dai, or Ari explains sumo history, rules, rituals, and techniques before professional wrestlers perform demonstrations and exhibition bouts. You can wear a traditional sumo outfit, enter the ring, and challenge a wrestler. The 90-minute show includes bottled water but no food.

“The show was highly entertaining with a mix of information about sumo as a sport and some demonstration of the training along side a proper match. The show had a mixture of seriousness and humor and I'd highly recommend it.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Chair Seat Tickets - Meeting at Ryogoku Station at 2:15 PM
Grand Sumo Tournament Tours, Sumo Tournament Tickets, Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Tokyo: Sumo Tournament Tour with Chair Seat Tickets

7.Sumo Tournament Tour with Chair Seat Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 753 reviews · from $141

Meet at JR Ryogoku Station at 2:15 PM, walk to Ryogoku Kokugikan, and watch the afternoon’s top-division sumo bouts through the 6 PM finish. Your English-speaking guide explains rankings, rituals, tactics, and wrestlers. Choose 2F chair seats or a private 1F box, with an optional lunch and sumo cheer kit.

“With our guide Mieko we had a great time at the tournament. You enjoy the fights and ceremony so much more when you know what is going on😅 She even prepared a paper with all fights and wrestlers of the day which explained the current position of them. The tournament is a great opportunity to experience a part of japanese culture with a warmhearted and knowledgable guide Mieko. Definitively recommend it!🙌”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour with Tickets - Meeting near the arena and learning the basics
Grand Sumo Tournament Tours, Sumo Tournament Tickets, Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour with Tickets

8.Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour with Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 692 reviews · from $124

Meet guides such as Miki, Michiko, Halle, or Edi near Ryogoku Kokugikan for a short sumo lesson, then watch the afternoon matches from a second-floor chair. You’ll get an English pamphlet and ranking sheet, while S and A seats also include yakitori, a drink, and a cheering towel. The guide helps you follow the rituals, wrestlers, and rules.

“Our tour guide Holly made it such a great experience. She had extensive knowledge on the every fighter including their back stories and nicknames. This made the fights that much more fun to watch with her commentating. Will 100% recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament Experience - Meeting at Ryogoku Station or the arena
Grand Sumo Tournament Tours, Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament Experience

9.Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · from $124

Spend an afternoon at Ryogoku Kokugikan during one of Tokyo’s annual sumo tournaments. Your English-speaking guide explains the rituals, rules, wrestlers, and Shinto roots before you watch the bouts from a chair or private box seat. Add a Japanese hot pot lunch if you want a fuller half-day outing.

“We had a fantastic time at the Sumo Tournament. Our host (Taka) was amazing and very friendly. She answered everyone's questions, gave us a lot of information about Sumo and all the participants. We had our 11 month old daughter with us, so we were a nit nervous, but she had a great time and the venue was very accommodating for young children. If you're on the fence, book it, it's a lot of fun.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo: Enter the Sanctuary - Seeing the dining room, bath, and practice space
Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo: Enter the Sanctuary

10.Authentic Sumo Experience in Tokyo: Enter the Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · from $171

Meet your guide at Shin-Kawasaki Station for a four-hour visit to a former sumo stable in Kawasaki. See the dining room, bath, and practice ring, watch training, try sumo movements with wrestlers, and make chicken dumplings for a chanko-nabe lunch. Guides such as Charlie, Jim, Lily, and Fugi add clear English commentary.

“Jim was a great guide and very detailed. The two sumo wrestlers who we had the honor of meeting were genuinely kind people. We had such a great time participating in the training session and the lunch was equally as fun. I hope to visit in the future and introduce new friends to sumo and share this incredible experience with more friends!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tokyo:Luxury Sumo Show Experience & Japanese cuisine & Drink - Drinks and the value of the evening
Private Sumo Experiences, Sumo Shows, Sumo Tours, Sumo Tours with Lunch, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

Tokyo:Luxury Sumo Show Experience & Japanese cuisine & Drink

11.Luxury Sumo Show Experience & Japanese cuisine & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 577 reviews · 2 hours · from $103

At Asakusa Sumo Club Annex, you get a two-hour introduction to sumo with bilingual commentary, retired wrestlers, a geisha dance, live bouts, Japanese A5 wagyu sukiyaki, chanko hot pot, and matcha dessert. You can ask questions, join a sumo challenge if selected, take photos, and choose from Standard, Business, or First Class seating.

“We were nice and close to the Sumo Wrestlers. Excellent fun night.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour - Meeting in Ryogoku and reaching the stable
Sumo Morning Practice Tours, Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Tokyo: Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour

12.Sumo Morning Practice Viewing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 570 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $81

Enter a working sumo stable in Ryogoku and watch wrestlers train just a few feet away. An English-speaking guide such as Yuko, Noriko, or Oku San explains the rituals, techniques, and rules before and during the session. Expect quiet, floor-level seating, no video, and a possible photo with wrestlers after practice.

“Very exciting to see practice up close with a knowledgeable guide. Seeing the rishiki at the Arashio Stable was an honor. Absolutely recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tokyo Sumo Experience: Chanko & Mochi with a Former Pro - Chanko nabe: the meal at the center of the experience
Chanko Nabe Experiences, Sumo Tours, Sumo Tours with Lunch, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

Tokyo Sumo Experience: Chanko & Mochi with a Former Pro

13.Tokyo Sumo Experience: Chanko & Mochi with a Former Pro

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 567 reviews · 2 hours · from $103

In Ryogoku, former professional sumo wrestlers guide you through a lively two-hour introduction to sumo. Watch close-up bouts, learn basic techniques, eat chanko nabe, pound mochi, and step onto the dohyo yourself. English and Japanese instruction, family-friendly participation, and vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals available with advance notice.

“The food, the friendliess of the staff and the narration.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Ultimate Sumo Tournament: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka - Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka offer the same sport with different settings
Grand Sumo Tournament Tours, Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

Ultimate Sumo Tournament: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka

14.Ultimate Sumo Tournament: Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 468 reviews · from $184

Join an English-speaking sumo expert for about four hours at an official basho in Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, or Fukuoka. You receive a reserved seat, ranking sheet, and audio headset, so fast bouts and formal rituals make sense. Standard seating is on the second floor, while private tours offer closer seats. On non-tournament dates, choose morning practice at a stable near Warabi Station.

“The guide was very professional and even provided receivers to use so we could hear here over the noise. She had a lot of material about sumo that was shared and spoke during the tournament describing certain features. I loved it! Good value!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tokyo: Sumo Morning Training Visit - What the morning session actually looks like
Sumo Morning Practice Tours, Sumo Tours, Tokyo Sumo Tours, Tour Reviews

Tokyo: Sumo Morning Training Visit

15.Sumo Morning Training Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 370 reviews · 1 hour · from $77

Enter a working Tokyo sumo stable with an English-speaking host or greeter and watch active wrestlers warm up, practice drills, and spar at close range. Training usually lasts about an hour, though it can run 90 minutes to 2 hours or shrink to 30 minutes during tournament months. You must sit quietly, arrive at the confirmed location on time, and leave large bags behind.

“It was a great experience. They just need more clarification about the time and meet up location.”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Tokyo Sumo Tours

★ 4.5No1 Yokozuna Stable Morning Practice in RyogokuFrom $1103 reviews
★ 5.0Tokyo Sumo History Tour with Chanko Nabe LunchFrom $913 reviews
★ 5.0Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournament Viewing Tour2 reviews
★ 5.0Tokyo 6hr Private Guided Tour & Sumo Show LunchFrom $1953 reviews
★ 5.0Know about Hokusai and Sumo culture in 2.5 hoursFrom $642 reviews
★ 5.0Tokyo Highlights Tour: Sumo, Sushi, Tea, and Tokyo TowerFrom $1502 reviews
★ 4.5Sumo Training Watching Experience in TokyoFrom $848 reviews
★ 5.0Tokyo Sumo Practice Watching & Visit Town from Samurai eraFrom $1238 reviews
★ 5.0Grand Sumo Tournament Tour w/an English Guide ,Tokyo January 2026From $1243 reviews
★ 5.0The SUMO Show & Experience with Hot pot lunchFrom $974 reviews
★ 4.0Tokyo Sumo Tournament Chair Seat Ticket with Entrance AssistantFrom $704 reviews
★ 4.5Complete Sumo Experience in TokyoFrom $1383 reviews
★ 4.5Private Ryogoku Walking Tour with Sumo Wrestler and Master GuideFrom $4027 reviews
★ 5.0Unique Afternoon Live Sumo training tour in TokyoFrom $1376 reviews
★ 4.0Watching Sumo and Ryogoku Area Walking TourFrom $1355 reviews

Keep browsing

Grand Sumo Tournament Tours28Sumo Tournament Tickets16Osaka Sumo Tours9
Scroll to Top

Explore sumo in Japan

Pick a tournament city, a stable morning or a table.

Tournaments

Grand Tournament ToursTournament TicketsTokyoOsaka

Mornings

Morning KeikoStable VisitsRyogokuRyogoku Walks

Shows and food

Sumo ShowsChanko NabeChanko Lunch IncludedCulture Experiences

Up close

Ringside Photo ShootsMeet a WrestlerPrivate AccessEnglish-Guided Tours