Live Sumo Show & Kaiseki Dinner in Ginza, Tokyo

Sumo and kaiseki at the same table, in real time

A live sumo show and kaiseki dinner in Ginza where you watch wrestlers on a full-scale dohyo ring while eating traditional Japanese cuisine. The performance is in English, runs about two hours and fifteen minutes, and includes a commemorative photo. Halal and vegan menus are available with advance notice, and children from age 3 are welcome.

The experience

The show unfolds in a single room in Ginza: you sit at your table, the dohyo stage rises in front of you, and the sumo begins. This is not a recording or a highlight reel. Wrestlers move across the ring with the weight and speed of the real sport, amplified by sound design and lighting that pulls the Edo period into the present. The kaiseki meal arrives in courses timed to the performance. You eat and watch at once, the two things inseparable. The English-language narration means you follow the ritual and the drama without translation lag. A sake bar sits nearby if you want to add to the evening, and a souvenir shop lets you take something home.

The meal included with your seat is the HIRAKUZA kaiseki, refined and seasonal. Children ages 3 to 12 receive a kids' plate built for the same experience. If you want to upgrade the meal or need a halal or vegan option, you can request it in advance: halal by 11 p.m. JST three days before, vegan by 3 p.m. JST on the day itself. Additional fees apply for upgrades. Seats are usually adjacent if you book a group, though availability sometimes means they sit nearby instead of side by side. The whole evening, from the moment you sit down to the commemorative photo at the end, takes about two hours and fifteen minutes.

The venue is wheelchair accessible and welcomes service animals. Public transportation options are nearby, and the experience is designed for all fitness levels. You are sitting and eating, not climbing or moving through crowds. This is sumo stripped of the need to travel to a tournament or understand the tournament calendar. It is the sport and the meal, both happening now, in Ginza.

What’s included

• Seat at the sumo show.
• HIRAKUZA kaiseki meal.
• English-language performance and narration.
• commemorative photo session.
• access to the on-site sake bar and souvenir shop.

Options for this experience

2 options

Standard SeatGuide in English · 17:005:00 PM Sumo Show: Savor traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine while enjoying the powerful performance and the atmosphere of the venue.

Premium SeatGuide in English · 17:005:00 PM Sumo Show: Seats in the front area close to the dohyo stage, where you can experience the intense performance up close while enjoying Japanese cuisine.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 2h 15m, runs every day at 17:00, from JP¥ 19,000 per person, with a live guide in English and in groups of up to 12.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 17:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by LINKTIVITY Inc.

Is this one for you?Choose the Standard Seat if you want the full experience at the base price, or upgrade to Premium if you prefer a better view of the dohyo and the meal refinements that come with it: both include everything you need to watch and eat without arranging anything separately.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly happens during the sumo performance?

Wrestlers compete on a full-scale dohyo ring in front of you while you eat. The performance uses sound, lighting, and video effects to bring the spectacle of Edo-period sumo into the present, and an English-language guide explains the action and ritual as it unfolds.

Can I request a different meal if I have dietary restrictions?

Yes. Halal menus are available if you request by 11 p.m. JST three days before the show. Vegan menus can be requested by 3 p.m. JST on the day of the performance. Additional fees apply for meal changes, and you can also upgrade to a premium meal option.

How long does the whole experience take?

The show runs approximately two hours and fifteen minutes from start to finish, including the kaiseki meal, the sumo performance, and a commemorative photo session at the end.

Will my group be able to sit together?

Seats are usually adjacent for groups, but depending on availability on your chosen date, some seats may be separated. You can check seating options when you book.