The SUMO Show in Tokyo

Meet former sumo wrestlers in Tokyo, learn the sport’s rules, try a ring challenge, and enjoy tonkatsu and chanko nabe at lunch.

Meet former sumo wrestlers in Tokyo, learn the sport’s rules, try a ring challenge, and enjoy tonkatsu and chanko nabe at lunch.

See sumo demonstrations, learn the rituals, try a ring challenge if selected, and take a photo with wrestlers at this Shibuya-area show.

See sumo rituals, demonstrations and comic ring challenges in Shinjuku, with an English-speaking host, welcome drink and a chance to compete.

See retired sumo wrestlers demonstrate training and techniques, watch a live bout, then try the ring yourself at this Osaka show.

Watch live sumo in Tokyo, learn its rituals from an English-speaking host, ask wrestlers questions, and try for a ring challenge.

Pair a Mount Fuji day trip from Tokyo with a sumo show in Yamanashi, and weigh the low starting price against limited itinerary details.

Ride an electric bike through Tokyo after dark, watch a dolphin show, stop for a local snack, then take in the city from Tokyo Tower.

See Japanese pop, anime and burlesque-inspired dance in Roppongi, with audience interaction, drinks and late-night showtimes.

Sail Tokyo Bay on a traditional yakatabune with sukiyaki, live shamisen, Odaiba views, and an optional Tokyo Tower ticket.

Tantra Tokyo pairs Italian dishes and drinks with burlesque, pole dancing, and modern geisha-inspired performances in central Roppongi.

Osaka Night Fusion pairs taiko, shamisen, kabuki and samurai-inspired dance with pop music, audience participation and a one-hour show near the aquarium.

Hear taiko, shamisen and flutes at Osaka’s energetic UTAGE LIVE SHOW, with audience participation, a giant drum and one included drink.

See former sumo wrestlers explain rituals, stage bouts and invite audience challenges at Osaka’s lively, family-friendly Sumo Hall show.

See sumo demonstrations, learn the sport’s rules, and enjoy Japanese dinner at HIRAKUZA Ginza, a lively 2-hour-15-minute Tokyo show.

Book a private Asakusa samurai and ninja show with sword performances, an Oiran stage act, hands-on activities, and group pricing from $946.29.

Get close to sumo in Osaka with live bouts, a salt-throwing challenge, wrestler photos, snacks and a drink in a lively one-hour show.

See former sumo wrestlers perform, try basic moves and pound mochi, then enjoy chicken chanko hot pot at SUMOLAND in Ryogoku.

Meet former sumo wrestlers, learn the sport’s rituals and try the ring in Tokyo’s Sunamachi Ginza, with time to bring local street food.

Watch sumo on a full-scale Ginza dohyo, enjoy a Japanese meal, and compare seat and show options before booking.

Make sushi, watch a samurai sword performance, and choose an Asakusa night walk in this playful, chef-led Tokyo dining experience.

Pair a neon-lit samurai show in Shinjuku with two drinks and an izakaya hot pot meal. Compare the daytime and evening schedules before booking.

Review of Rokusan Angel in Roppongi, Tokyo: show styles, ticket options, seating, prices, practical tips, and what to expect.

See an interactive idol show in Naha for about $19, with admission and one drink included. Check late start times, age rules, and venue details.

See sword duels, comic scenes, and traditional dance at Osaka’s intimate Samurai Cafe show, with chances to join the action and take photos.