Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. 京都相撲部屋-KYOTO SUMO CLUB-

   "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.

   · Admission included

How to use your ticket

• Please arrive at least 20 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.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• 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.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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