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Kyoto: Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot & Geisha

By Kyoto Sumo Stable
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$171 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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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.

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

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Kyoto Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot & Souvenir

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$170.80 x 1 AdultNZ$170.80
Total
Price is NZ$170.80
Until Fri, 15 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Chance to challenge a sumo wrestler (limited participants selected by lottery if demand is high)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Japanese dance performance by geisha
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Souvenir gift bag
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All-You-Can-Eat & All-You-Can-Drink featuring signature Chanko-nabe and a wide range of dishes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entertaining sumo show with English commentary
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    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 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

Activity itinerary

京都相撲部屋-KYOTO SUMO CLUB-

  • Admission ticket included
"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.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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