5 Best Sumo Shows in Asakusa

Tokyo’s real tournaments run only in January, May and September, over the river at Ryogoku. The rest of the year, the Asakusa Sumo Club fills the gap with former wrestlers demonstrating bouts up close and a bowl of chanko nabe stew. Sit near the front; the slap of the collision is half the show.

4.Asakusa Sumo Club Sumo Show Admission with Chankonabe in Tokyo

See former sumo wrestlers compete, learn the sport’s rituals, eat chanko hot pot, and try your luck in the ring at Tokyo’s Asakusa Sumo Club.

★ 5.0

“The visit to the Asakusa Sumo Club was a true highlight! Informative yet very entertaining, we laughed a lot. The food was good, and having a photo taken is a nice memento. I chose the cheaper option because I find the prices a bit high.…”

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