・Sacred Ring : Step into the spiritual home of Ryogoku. ・Live Demonstration : Witness raw power. Hear thunderous body collisions and learn the deep meanings behind salt-tossing rituals and the shiko leg stomps that ward off evil spirits. ・The Challenge : Step onto the clay dohyo! Try traditional footwork or brave a padded suit to wrestle a giant. It is a safe, hilarious way to feel their immense strength firsthand. ・Photo Session : Capture the perfect memory. Stand side-by-side with the wrestlers to appreciate their massive scale and immortalize this unique encounter before heading to lunch. ・Chanko Nabe Lunch (60m): Savor the "soul food" that builds Sumo bodies. Enjoy a protein-rich hotpot with fresh ingredients. Vegan and allergy-friendly options ensure everyone eats without worry. However, any dietary requests must be submitted at least 48 hours before the start time. [Note] Includes the sumo show, costume experience, and a full Chanko Nabe lunch set.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 11 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Experience Japan’s national sport with a two-hour Family Sumo Workshop in Ryogoku—the heart of sumo. Held in a sumo-themed restaurant with a real clay ring, this hands-on event lets adults and kids train, play, and learn together. A bilingual MC introduces sumo’s rituals, followed by two former wrestlers demonstrating shiko (leg stomps), teppen (push drills), and suriashi (sliding footwork). Join them in the ring or watch and take photos. Parents can join or observe. Next, enjoy a live match between pros. In the final challenge, a volunteer puts on a padded suit and tries to push a 160kg wrestler—fun guaranteed! Refuel with a mini chanko hotpot, a protein-rich stew loved by wrestlers. Vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-friendly options available with 24 hours’ notice. Soft drinks included. Wrap up with photo time—no extra charge. All ages welcome. No experience needed—just come and have fun!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The SUMO Show & Experience with Hot pot lunch lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $97 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Children aged 2–5 pay from $78, adults from $97. Infants go free.
It can: 11 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Our staff will be waiting in front of the Hana-no-Mai restaurant at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. They will be holding a sign that says “AlvaJapan.”. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Very good and enjoyable experience, the host was really kind
Thank you so much for your warm review! We are delighted to hear that you had a very good and enjoyable experience. Making our guests feel welcomed and well cared for is always our top priority, so your kind words mean a lot to our team. Thank you for choosing AlvaJapan Tours, and we hope to guide you again on your next journey in Japan!
Lots of fun. Very informative. Food was amazing.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you had lots of fun, found the tour informative, and enjoyed the amazing food. Providing a rich cultural experience alongside delicious local flavors is what we strive for, so knowing you had such a great time means the world to us. Thank you for choosing AlvaJapan Tours, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Japan!
AWESOME experience. Everyone was really kind and got first hand experience with the sumo wrestlers.
Thank you so much for the review! We are so thrilled to hear that you had such an incredible experience with our team and loved getting hands-on, first-hand experience with the sumo wrestlers! Our staff and wrestlers will be delighted to read your kind words. Bringing unique, memorable, and personal experiences to our guests is what we strive for every day! Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back to Japan for more exciting adventures soon!
Demonstration with two sumo wrestlers, with explanations of the rules and training. The sumo wrestlers had a match, rather humorous. Visitors can participate and take photos. Afterward, a Q&A session is organized and a meal is served.
Merci beaucoup pour cet excellent commentaire et ce résumé parfait de notre expérience sumo ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la démonstration, l'humour pendant le combat, ainsi que l'opportunité d'interagir directement avec les lutteurs pour les questions, les photos et le repas. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors de votre prochain séjour au Japon !
Sumo wrestlers were fun and engaging. They were very experienced and the information was helpful for understanding the sport.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are delighted that our wrestlers' expertise and engagement helped you gain a deeper understanding of the sport. It is our goal to make the world of sumo both accessible and entertaining, so knowing that the information was helpful is truly rewarding. We hope to see you again soon!
I really liked the experience, it gave me a lot of knowledge about the sumo that I didn’t know, I think it’s an impressive sport and being able to have the opportunity to fight one was something I never imagined doing, thanks for the great experience.
¡Muchas gracias por tus palabras! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que esta experiencia te permitió descubrir lo impresionante que es el mundo del sumo. Fue un verdadero placer verte en el ring y nos emociona que hayas cumplido algo que nunca imaginaste hacer. ¡Gracias a ti por tu entusiasmo y por compartir este momento con nosotros!
It was a very nice experience with a very good meal to finish it off. Thank you very much!
Merci beaucoup ! Nous sommes enchantés de savoir que vous avez passé un si bon moment avec nous. C'est un plaisir de lire que l'expérience ainsi que le repas ont été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Merci encore pour votre visite et au plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau !
We came as a family. Sumo show exceeded our expectations. It was very funny, very entertaining and the hotpot was phenomenal. Would happily come back again.
Thank you so much! We are thrilled that our show exceeded your family's expectations and brought so much laughter to your day. It’s wonderful to hear that the hotpot was a highlight for everyone as well. We truly appreciate your kind words and would be more than happy to welcome you all back again!
A very very good experience !!
Thank you so much! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience with us. Knowing that our guests leave with a smile is the best reward for our team. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Great show to get to know something about the sport sumo. Also good and enjoyable for kids. The lunch was good and for us more then enough!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed learning about the fascinating world of sumo and that it was an enjoyable experience for your kids as well. Making this traditional sport accessible and fun for all ages is very important to us. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you and your family again!
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