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The 15 best shows you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Mt Fuji 5th Station and Hakone in one day: Lake Ashi cruise, Mt Komagatake ropeway, and Shinkansen return from Tokyo Station.
“Tour guide was very friendly and informative. Ride the horses at 5th station if you have time! Mt. Fuji was visible all day.”
Watch retired sumo wrestlers on a real dohyo in Asakusa, enjoy chicken hot pot and sides, learn the sport, and try the ring.
“I loved it! Staff was hilarious and gave interesting history and information on sumo and the geisha dancer was very unique too as i had never seen one perform before. The food was tasty and beer was cold!”
Tokyo Sumo Room in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa mixes up-close sumo shows, English explanations, and chanko-style dining, with optional training.
“I don’t know how other providers do the activity, but i really liked them”
Watch retired sumo wrestlers teach you the sport, try a friendly bout, and eat a meal of tonkatsu and chanko soup in Tokyo.
“I would not recommend it! Very expensive and not worth it! I wish they will send multiple reminders, specially for tourist that don’t understand how their system works, they also lack of empathy.”
Watch a Shinjuku sumo show with pro wrestlers, learn rituals from a bilingual MC, try the dohyō, and get photo time in 90 minutes.
“This was a great introduction to the world of Sumo! The MC was fantastic and the wrestlers were so happy to share their art form with the audience. Totally worth it!”
See Tokyo’s neon samurai show in Shinjuku with 2 drinks included. A loud, high-energy production inside a pricey-looking theater.
“the show was a lot of fun and the perfirmers and staff all looked really happt to put on the show”
A full day by coach from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, and the Komagatake Ropeway, with optional lunch and drumming.
“Wonderful driver and tour guide nao. I was disappointed we never got to station 5 but overall the food the trip the Customerservice was wonderful. I belived the cruise needs a narrated tour guide because we were left to figure out why we took the cruise and overall the trip was as expected a bit overpriced but lovelybteam”
Watch live sumo sparring in Shinjuku, learn the rituals from an English MC, and step into the ring to challenge wrestlers.
“An incredible experience!! The guide was informative and the sumo wrestlers were so entertaining. 10/10”
Osaka sumo show with rikishi photos, interactive bout, optional kimono haori, and chanko nabe hot pot at Ochiizumibeya.
“all I can say is - GO! go check it out and commit to the experience as it's just such a wonderful event! the team is amazing ( especially Taka) and it's a wonderfully interactive experience! I took my husband as a gift and he loved it, especially being able to "fight" the sumo wrestlers. 10/10 recommend - VIP experience is amazing and worth every penny!”
Tokyo luxury sumo show in Asakusa with bilingual commentary, A5 wagyu sukiyaki, chanko nabe, geisha dance, and a ring challenge.
“The MC Go made the night enjoyable. The sumo wrestlers were quite funny and very entertaining. We had a great night, especially my sister who had the chance to participate in a sumo wrestlers, hilarious fun!”
Walk Kyoto’s Gion Geisha District, meet a Maiko for Q&A, watch a dance show, and add lunch, tea, or dinner for $108.
“Kenta was an absolute superstar of a guide and so was the absolutely beautiful and amazing Maiko. We were really lucky that we got a chance to see her absolutely beautiful performance. Ken was very passionate about the history and culture of Kyoto. He was also very passionate about changing the disgusting perception in the world about Geiko and Maiko - and hats off to him and this tour company. We were treated to a well organised and thought through walk around 2 of the 3 Geisha districts - culminating in a visit to a performance venue, an interaction with the extremely talented Maiko, great tea and a performance. In…”
Gion walking tour with Kabuki, shrine and temple stops, then a 45-minute apprentice geisha meeting and dance show, with dining options.
“A lovely night walking tour of Gion & other geiko/geisha districts. Ken did a great job explaining Japanese culture & traditions :)”
Tokyo Bay yakatabune cruise with live music, sukiyaki, unlimited soft drinks, and open-air views of Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower.
“This was a wonderful experience and a great way to see Tokyo. Our host was lovely and knowledgeable, and the musicians Yuzu and Yuki were incredible. The food was also excellent. We highly recommend this activity!!”
Up-close Kyoto maiko show with two short dances, Q&A, photos, and a traditional game in a tea house or Gion theater.
“very understanding, high quality experience with a great deal of substance and authenticity. really enjoyed it, yuko was lovely and it was nice small group. very worthwhile.”
Watch Kyoto Kenbu sword dance with English samurai storytelling, then try a short katana lesson and optional fan moves in 1 hour.
“A great learning experience about Samurai and entertaining performance.”
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