Kyoto Sumo Experience with Rikishi Challenge with Meal

Great evening out in Kyoto with my daughter celebrating her birthday. Besides being culturally enriched it was also highly educational and very entertaining. you get to see genuine injury- retired sumo wrestlers in demonstrations, AND you get to have a once in a lifetime hand to hand “combat” with a fearsome warrior. Both the wrestlers on the night Wakakirin SAN and Tokiyutaka SAN were both excellent, as was the MC who kept everything moving and everyone well entertained. If your package comes with food you get to try a little taste of the sumo diet. Otherwise you get a free drink. Shoutout to Sash SAN for her great attitude and service . The location couldn’t be more convenient.. just 7 to 10 minutes by the KARASUMA subway line to Marutamachi station from Kyoto station, then a short 5 minutes walk to the venue. Highly recommended for both family and anyone keen to have a hands on and unique Japanese cultural experience.

This is a fantastic experience, we learned a lot about sumo, had a lot of laughs. The wrestlers are amazing athletes but also very entertaining, they love the crowd. We had the chicken hotpot meal as well and it was delicious. I love also that the experience allows professional sumo wrestlers to continue doing what they love, while educating and entertaining people at the same time. Highly recommend going, take the whole family! Thank you so much 🙏

A superb experience and must try! My son and I had a phenomenal time. The food was tasty, learning about the history of Sumo was fascinating, but the best part was my son being able to participate. Jin was very knowledgeable and the rest of the staff were engaging, charming and attentive. Definitely one of our highlights of our trip. I would highly recommend trying this!

very funny entertaining and well organised, food was lovely too i wasn’t sure before booking of it was my kind of thing I got involved and had the best night in Japan so far would definitely recommend staff and wrestlers very polite 😊

This was such a great night. Definitely a highlight, if not THE highlight of our trip. We opted for the late night show on our last night in Kyoto so we weren't rushing and could enjoy a full final day in Kyoto. I am sure the earlier show with meal option would have also been fabulous as the snacks we ordered were really fresh and tasty. It is not a huge space so every seat gets up close great viewing. The whole audience were really included. My younger son commented on how awesome it was to learn and have fun at the same time. I would recommend this to everyone!!

Really a must-do! We’ve had a super fun evening. And you get to know the sport a bit better. Our oldest son got to wrestle with one of the Sumo-wrestlers! Both our teenagers loved it, and that’s saying something! The diner is also well prepared and tasteful. Correct price for a fun evening.

An unforgettable experience! The energy throughout the Kyoto Sumo Experience with Rikishi Challenge was incredible, and the audience participation made it so much fun and engaging. The rikishi were not only entertaining but also did a fantastic job educating us about the traditions and techniques of sumo. The meal was excellent—authentic, delicious, and a perfect complement to the event. It was the perfect blend of culture, entertainment, and cuisine. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto!

The sumo show was an unforgettable experience! We are able to learn about the histor and rules with demonstrations while keeping the atmosphere alive and fun. The emcee is exceptional at handling the crowd and managing the event! The sumo wrestlers are also very funny and entertaining while being gentle at handling the audience and making sure we do not get injured. This is a must try when visiting Kyoto and is one the best experience I have visiting here 🫡

Such a fun and unforgettable experience! Tried my luck against a former sumo wrestler (it went about as expected 😂). Definitely a must-do in Kyoto!

Highly recommend this experience :) An entertaining bunch, and also was nice to learn a little about the roots of sumo. We got the meal which was tasty and filling.