we learned all about Sumo and had a great time!!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Commentary by a live host (English & Japanese)
- Opportunity to challenge a sumo wrestler (Limited participants; lottery if too many apply)
- One Drink on the House (Non-Alcohol)
- History and Background Information of Sumo
- Sumo Show
Excludes
- Additional Drinks
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Kyoto Sumo Theater is located on the 3rd floor of the Teramachi MEGAPOWER Building.
Return
- Kyoto Sumo Theater is located on the 3rd floor of the Teramachi MEGAPOWER Building.
Itinerary
Step into the world of sumo, Japan's national sport, and watch real sumo wrestlers in action from just a few meters away. Your English-speaking host opens the show with an introduction to sumo's 1,500-year history: its roots in Shinto ritual, the meaning behind the salt throwing and stomping, how wrestlers train and live, and what it takes to rise through the ranks. Then the wrestlers take the ring for live demonstration bouts, showing the techniques, power and speed that decide a match in seconds. Want to feel it for yourself? A few guests are chosen to step into the ring and take on a sumo wrestler. It's one of the most memorable moments of the night, whether you're wrestling or cheering. The show ends with a photo session where every group can take pictures with the wrestlers. You'll also get a complimentary drink on arrival. The show runs about 70 minutes in an intimate venue in central Kyoto, perfect for families and anyone curious about Japanese culture.
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Reviews
The host spoke the whole way through, I've been to better ones but it was ok
fantastic experience, one of the greatest sport i ever seen.
So fun! Thank you :) loved being part of the action!
Great show, we had a lot of fun!
Really Good show, taka and ogawa
Funnyyyyyy we came without expectations and it result very cool show
This was a well organised event and great fun, being close to the sumos you realise how big they are. Taking part is good fun.
Great experience with lots of action and fun
It was really fun to watch our friends wrestle the sumo wrestlers. It was very entertaining and with the time.
Great! Thank you for the show!
Great experience, very fun and would definitely recommend to do. Location is right in town. Friendly staff, great venue and the price includes 2 drinks.
Amazing experience. Guys professional and sympathic
Wow what a fun experience, we booked this on our last night in Japan and wasn’t sure what to expect but all I can say is I haven’t had this much fun at a tourist attraction before. Santi the guide was amazing aswell as Ogawa and Izumi the wrestlers. 10/10 experience
Amazing to watch and thoroughly learnt alot about sumo wrestling. Well worth the experience.
so much fun. great team working here. great laugh and great entertainment
We attended the sumo show in November, it was an amazing experience. Santi was very thorough in explaining everything related to Sumo and Ogawa San was amazing and fun to watch. My wife even got to try wrestling with them, had great fun and amazing energy throughout the show. Highly recommended to try.
So much fun!!! Lots of laughs definitely made the trip
Really fun and totally worth the visit!
Excellent show!! O gawa San was amazing!!! Super recommend!! 10/10 show
Fun sumo experience with lot of information on sumo, extremely good by ogawa and izumi
Entertaining, educational! 5⭐️
It was really fun! I had a great time
It was fun sumos were nice we took pictures
Had the best time my daughter got picked. The sumo wrestlers were so funny and entertaining.
A very fun , Well organised and interactive show .
absolutely incredible and fun experience which i would recommend to anyone
super fun!! we allmlove it.. We had very much fun.. worth the money and time.
Great show and really entertaining!
Amazing show! I had time of my life
Great experience and fun day. The team made it extra entertaining and seems a great place to watch it from every angle
It was a great and engaging experience! Highly recommended
Great experience! I had so much fun
Amazing experience! Very well planned and lots of amazing presentations and information.
Great way to learn about Sumo. Enjoyed it everybit
One of the best sumo show in kyoto
So fun we had such a great time!
Very fun experience, informative, interactive, great overall!
Fully recommend! Exciting experience with live performance.
Such a great experience, could not recommend anymore to anyone visiting Kyoto!
wonderful experience, very interactive and fun!
Great evening! Shoukd give it a gowhen your are in Kyoto.
Very nice experience!! Went as a couple and it was very fun.
You get Sumo history, demonstrations and fun! Worth the visit.
So fun! Definitely recommend
It was a great show and experience
What a Great night. Fab show and great fun
It was a wonderful experience with izumi and taka !!! Wowwwwww really woww
Tooop , Izumi and Taka are the best
Amazing experience. Very information with some comedy included. Thank you for a great experience.
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