Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha
Description
At Kyoto Sumo Club, enjoy sumo history and culture with an authentic sumo-style meal and All-You-Can-Eat & All-You-Can-Drink. At the beginning, delight in a traditional Japanese dance performed by geisha in elegant kimono, setting the tone before the sumo show begins. The show begins with a traditional geisha dance, followed by live demonstrations of exercises, techniques, and sumo etiquette. Then, watch a best-of-three match between retired sumo wrestlers. You can also step into the ring and challenge a wrestler ※Challenger spots are limited; if there are too many applicants, participants will be chosen by lottery ※This is a fun, family-friendly show, not a real training session or tournament All guests receive a souvenir gift bag as a keepsake of their sumo experience. Every seat offers an intimate view of the sumo ring.
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"Dec. 03 2025 New OPEN!!!" The wildly popular Asakusa Sumo Club in Tokyo's Asakusa district opens its first sumo show restaurant in the heart of Kyoto!!!! Immerse yourself in the world of sumo wrestling at the Kyoto Sumo Club. Begin with a traditional Japanese dance performed by a geisha in an elegant kimono, setting the tone for the sumo show. Watch live demonstrations of morning exercises, learn classic sumo techniques, and discover the essential do’s and don’ts of sumo wrestling. Then, enjoy a best-of-three match between retired professional sumo wrestlers. 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. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal with Chanko-nabe (chicken hot pot), a traditional sumo-style dish. After the show, take home a souvenir gift bag, a perfect memory of your sumo experience.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation 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 and vegan meals 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.
Reviews(221)
Great entertainment and fun. Engaging for the whole family. Learnt a lot about sumo. Food ok. More than enough to drink.
Our family had a blast at this live show. The all you can eat and drink dinner was great: the hot pot was tasty and they had a good selection of drinks to choose from. The Sumo exercise/rules/skill demonstrations and the action fight was very enjoyable. The wrestlers have a good sense of humor and were very funny. Kids and adults all were having a great time; it was very good value for money, entertaining and informative. Highly recommend it.
Great time overall food and drink were amazing And the show was 10/10 major thanks for the great time to the commentator staff and performers
Great night out. Very enjoyable. Informative as a demonstration. Interactive. Laughed a lot. Opportunity for photos with geisha and sumo. Something for everybody with the food. Unlimited drinks.
It was a fun experience for the whole family.
I booked this show based on its excellent reviews, so I had high expectations. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. A significant portion of the experience consisted of explanations and tutorials about the rules and history of sumo wrestling, with very little actual wrestling. The sumo matches themselves lasted less than five minutes in total. While the all-you-can-eat meal was included, I still didn’t feel the overall experience justified the price. If you’re looking to watch an exciting sumo performance, this may not be the best value. I would recommend spending your money on a different experience. I booked this show based on its excellent reviews, so I had high expectations. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. A significant portion of the experience consisted of explanations and tutorials about the rules and history of sumo wrestling, with very little actual wrestling. The sumo matches themselves lasted less than five minutes in total. While the all-you-can-eat meal was included, I still didn’t feel the overall experience justified the price
Fantastic very fun event, absolutely recommend if you want a fun show with some good food and endless drinks
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the show, the food, and the all-you-can-drink experience. Your recommendation means a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back again on your next trip to Japan!
Amazing show and food. Worth to attend if you are visiting Kyoto
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed both the show and the food. Your kind recommendation means a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back again on your next trip to Japan!
Amazing experience! Very well organised and extremely entertaining. A must see
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such an amazing experience and enjoyed the show. Your kind recommendation means a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back again on your next trip to Japan!
This has definitely been a highlight of our Japan trip! It is easy enough to find, you are welcomed by friendly reception staff and continue with the amazing hospitality all night. The food was incredible and free flow of drinks was a plus. The mic man did an amazing job and the sumo wrestlers are so entertaining, they even had dancers who were beautiful. My daughter was mesmerised.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're truly honored to hear that our show was one of the highlights of your trip to Japan. We're delighted that you enjoyed our hospitality, the food and free-flowing drinks, as well as the performances by our MC, sumo wrestlers, and geisha dancers. We're especially happy to know that your daughter was mesmerized by the experience. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you and your family again in the future!
