Kyoto: Live Sumo Wrestling Experience with Drink and Photo
ID: GYG1095292-1681954
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Step into the world of sumo wrestling in Kyoto. Be greeted with a welcome drink while you watch and learn all about Japanese sumo.
Step into the timeless beauty of Kyoto, where centuries of tradition and warm hospitality come together in an unforgettable sumo experience. Inside a traditional wooden dojo, professional sumo wrestlers bring Japan’s ancient sport to life.
Feel the earth shake beneath powerful shiko (foot stomps), watch the dramatic salt purification ritual, and witness the raw strength and refined technique of live sparring matches.
After receiving your refreshments, an English-speaking host guides you every step of the way, weaving in stories and cultural insights that reveal the deeper meaning behind each movement and ritual.
Get the opportunity suit up in a traditional sumo outfit and step into the ring yourself—testing your courage and creating memories you’ll never forget. At the end of the processions, take a photo with the wrestlers to bring back as a souvenir.
Set in the cultural heart of Kyoto, this immersive experience offers a rare and personal connection to one of Japan’s most iconic traditions.
Highlights
- Feel the earth shake beneath powerful shiko (foot stomps)
- Watch the dramatic salt purification ritual
- Witness the raw strength and refined technique of live sparring matches
- Suit up in a traditional sumo outfit and step into the ring yourself
- Learn about the deeper meaning behind each movement and ritual
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Professional sumo wrestling demonstration
- English-speaking host
- Welcome drink
- Cultural insights and stories
- Opportunity to take a picture with the wrestlers
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
