Asakusa Sumo Show & Wagyu Dinner with Hands-On Training

Learn Sumo Rules, Then Step Into the Ring at Asakusa's Newest Club

You learn sumo rules and history in a luxury ryotei-style setting in Asakusa, eat Chanko hot pot and Wagyu beef while watching a live demonstration, then try sumo moves yourself. Business Class includes all-you-can-drink alcohol. Economy Class comes with one drink and no tempura. Everything happens in one room, so you're not moving between stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sumo experience and deluxe Japanese meal

• Learn sumo rules and training
• Watch advanced sumo demonstration
• Try sumo wrestling yourself
• Enjoy original Chanko hot pot meal
• Eat sukiyaki and Wagyu tempura
• Drink all-you-can-drink Japanese whiskey
• Explore sumo history and evolution

The experience

What does a sumo wrestler actually eat? That question gets answered the moment the Chanko arrives: a chicken hot pot supervised by active sumo wrestlers, steaming in front of you in a sofa booth that feels more like a high-end ryotei restaurant than a sports venue. The Asakusa Sumo Club Annex opened in February 2025 as the luxury branch of the original Asakusa Sumo Club, and it sits right on Asakusa Kokusai Street, next to Matsuya Restaurant. You're not watching sumo from a distance here. You're learning the actual rules and training methods in a relaxed, upscale atmosphere before you get a chance to try it yourself.

The meal unfolds in stages. After the Chanko, sukiyaki and tempura made with Japanese Wagyu beef arrive, though Economy Class skips the tempura, and the whole thing is paired with either all-you-can-drink Japanese whiskey and draft beer (Business Class) or a single drink (Economy Class). Between courses, a sumo demonstration happens in the same room, and a guide walks you through how sumo has evolved over centuries. It's not rushed. You sit on sofas the whole time, which sounds small until you realize how different that is from standing in a crowded arena or perching on a hard bench.

Then comes the part most people don't expect: you actually get to try sumo yourself. Not a photo op: a real attempt at the moves and stance, with instruction on the techniques wrestlers use. The whole experience stays in one place, so there's no traveling between venues or losing time to logistics. Vegetarian meals are available if you need them, and infants under 2 can join the sumo show for free (though they'll need to sit on an adult's lap).

What’s included

• Your experience includes instruction on sumo rules and training methods, a live sumo demonstration, a multi-course meal with Chanko hot pot and Wagyu beef (tempura included in Business Class only), beverages (all-you-can-drink for Business Class, one drink for Economy Class), and hands-on time to try sumo moves yourself.
• Vegetarian meals are available upon request.
• Everything takes place in a single luxurious sofa-seated room in the Asakusa Sumo Club Annex.

Options for this experience

2 options

Table seat on the Standard PlanGuide in English · 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 20:30A comfortable seat in the rear section. One complimentary drink is included, and additional drinks can be purchased. Duration: 2 hours. Meal: Chanko hot pot, inari sushi, fried chicken, edamame, and dessert. Drinks: One complimentary drink (not all-you-can-drink). Standard Souvenirs.

Premium seat in Business ClassGuide in English · 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 20:30Relax on comfortable sofa seating while enjoying premium cuisine with unlimited drinks, including whisky, wine, and draft beer. Duration: 2 hours. Meal: A5 Wagyu sukiyaki box and crispy tempura are served in addition to the standard meal. Drinks: All-you-can-drink option. Exclusive Souvenirs: a Yukata to take home is included.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00, 15:00, 18:00 and 20:30

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2)

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Asakusa Sumo Club ANNEX

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand sumo beyond watching it: the hands-on training and meal supervised by wrestlers give you insider knowledge most tourists never get, and the fixed location means no rushing between stops or figuring out transport yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2).

What exactly is Chanko?

A chicken hot pot traditionally eaten by sumo wrestlers. At Asakusa Sumo Club Annex, it's supervised by active wrestlers and served as the main course.

Do I have to be fit to try sumo?

No. The experience is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll get instruction on the basic stance and moves, and it's done in a controlled setting.

What's the difference between Business Class and Economy Class?

Business Class includes all-you-can-drink Japanese whiskey, draft beer and soft drinks, plus tempura with your Wagyu. Economy Class includes one drink and no tempura.

Can I bring a baby?

Yes. Infants aged 0–1 years can join the sumo show for free and must sit on an adult's lap. If your group has two or more infants under 2, let them know in advance.

Is there vegetarian food?

Yes, vegetarian meals are available. Request it when you book.

Where exactly is the Asakusa Sumo Club Annex?

On Asakusa Kokusai Street, next to Matsuya Restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo.

Do I need to use public transportation to get there?

Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach it easily by train or bus.