15 Shows in Japan Sorted by Hour and Price

Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

1.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,413 reviews · from $149Our pick

Spend nearly 12 hours touring Mt. Fuji and Hakone from Tokyo. Visit Fuji’s 5th Station, cruise Lake Ashi, ride the Komagatake Ropeway, enjoy a Japanese lunch and wadaiko drum show if selected, then return by Shinkansen. Guides such as Joy, Miko, Shige, and Heroaki have earned praise for clear commentary and helpful service.

“Mist shrouded view but otherwise it was a most enjoyable experience with plenary to see and take in over a well planned day.”

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Tokyo: Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo

2.Sumo Show Experience with Chicken Hot Pot and a Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6,678 reviews · 2 hours · from $103

At Asakusa Sumo Club, you’ll watch retired professional wrestlers explain sumo rules, rituals, and techniques with English and Japanese commentary. The two-hour show includes a geisha dance, all-you-can-eat chicken chanko-nabe and Japanese dishes, one drink, a possible audience challenge, a printed photo, and a souvenir set. It is theatrical, friendly, and aimed at families rather than serious morning training.

“the Experiece was educational, funny, electrical. Amazing time had for all ages”

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Tokyo: Sumo Show and Dining Experience

3.Sumo Show and Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,742 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $79

At Tokyo Sumo Room in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, former Makuuchi wrestler Tokitsumi presents a lively English-language introduction to sumo, followed by demonstrations and audience challenges with retired rikishi. Choose a meal option for Japanese dishes, including chanko-nabe-style food, at the 11:00 AM or 7:00 PM show. The 3:00 PM show has no meal plan.

“Excellent demonstration! We learned a lot about the sport and its history. The "Show with dinner" does NOT include dinner.”

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the SUMO show

4.the SUMO show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,960 reviews · from $89Top rated

At Yokozuna Tonkatsu in Sumida, you’ll spend 90 minutes with retired sumo wrestlers, learning the sport’s rules, rituals, and training moves before watching demonstrations and trying a friendly bout. A tonkatsu and chanko soup meal is included, with vegetarian and dietary requests accepted when made at least five days ahead.

“Very well organised, excellent entertainment and a very good lunch. Very informative about Sumo., loved it.”

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Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo

5.Tokyo Shinjuku Sumo Show & Experience with Photo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,750 reviews · from $79

At Shinjuku Sumo Club, a bilingual MC explains sumo’s rituals, rules, history, and tactics while two wrestlers perform live demonstrations. You’ll see salt throwing and ring stomping, then may step onto the dohyō for a friendly challenge or photo. The upbeat format suits families, first-time visitors, and curious adults.

“Really fun experience with family. Arrived just in time due to heavy traffic. Allow at least 30 minutes to avoid being late. I think the advertised “drinks” should include choices instead of one bottled water per person.”

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Tokyo: Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

6.Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,307 reviews · 1h 30m · from $55

Enter Samurai Restaurant in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho for a loud, colorful stage show featuring samurai, ninjas, dancers, elaborate costumes, neon lights, and dramatic music. Your ticket includes two alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks. The production is highly visual rather than story-driven, and the close stage and powerful sound make earplugs worth considering.

“One of the most amazing shows I've seen. Definitely worth going if you're visiting Tokyo for the first time, or if you just need something fun to see.”

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Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

7.Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bus 1 Day from Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,287 reviews · from $122

Travel from Shinjuku by air-conditioned coach to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Lake Ashi, and Mt. Komagatake. You’ll cruise Lake Ashi, ride the ropeway, and may enjoy a Japanese lunch with taiko drumming. Guides such as Joe, Hiro, Nao, and Miko have earned praise for clear, engaging service. Weather can change the route.

“The entire tour was excellent, what made it most memorable was Joe our tour guide, he is very knowledgeable and extremely engaging. Joe is a credit to JTB Sunrise Tours..”

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Tokyo: Sumo Show and Experience in Shinjuku

8.Sumo Show and Experience in Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,001 reviews · 1h 30m · from $69

In Shinjuku, an English-speaking host such as Paula, Dai, or Ari explains sumo rules, rituals, training, and techniques before professional wrestlers perform demonstrations and an exhibition match. You can wear a traditional sumo outfit, enter the dohyo, and challenge a wrestler. The 90-minute show costs $69 and includes bottled water, but not food.

“Super fun. We learned so much that had we been able to go to a tournament we would not have known and we would have been completely lost. The wrestlers are great sports.”

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Osaka: Sumo Show & Experience w/ Optional Kimono & Hot Pot

9.Sumo Show & Experience w/ Optional Kimono & Hot Pot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 609 reviews · from $77

Watch a 35-minute sumo show with rule explanations, training techniques, humor, and short bouts, then join a 10 to 15-minute audience sumo session if selected. You can take photos with the wrestlers, try a formal kimono haori, and add a premium kimono session or Chanko nabe hot pot. Taka and Kiko are among the friendly staff members praised for making the event welcoming.

“This was so much fun! The demonstrations were really engaging and interesting, learning about the training, techniques etc. There was then a tournament between the wrestlers, which was also excellent. The best part was then being invited up to give it a go ourselves, which was hilarious! If you have kids, they will absolutely love this part and the wrestlers are so funny, the whole crowd was in stitches! One of the really great parts is that the experience is set up by an ex-Sumo, as a way for other former wrestlers to earn a living after retirement. We didn’t eat so can’t comment on the food but it looked…”

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Tokyo:Luxury Sumo Show Experience & Japanese cuisine & Drink

10.Luxury Sumo Show Experience & Japanese cuisine & Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 577 reviews · 2 hours · from $103

At the intimate Asakusa Sumo Club Annex, you’ll learn sumo basics from an English-speaking host, watch retired wrestlers demonstrate training and bouts, and enjoy A5 wagyu sukiyaki, chanko nabe, matcha dessert, and drinks. A geisha dance, photo session, souvenirs, and a possible sumo challenge round out this two-hour evening.

“The experience was awesome, so much fun, we had so many laughs and were involved within the whole thing. We would 100% do this again, one of the best experiences!!!”

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Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

11.Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 518 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $108

Meet your English-speaking guide, often Kenta, Ken, or Akari, near Gion Shijo Station. Walk through Gion and nearby geiko districts, then meet a maiko for questions, photos where permitted, and one or two dances. Choose lunch, tea, or an eight-dish dinner. The group is limited to eight people.

“I think the tour was nice and informative. I would highly recommend the whole experience”

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Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

12.Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 483 reviews · from $121

Explore Gion with guides such as Ken, Kenta, or Akari, stopping at Kabuki landmarks, shrines, Kennin-ji, and old geiko districts. The 45-minute finale brings you face to face with an apprentice geisha, or maiko, for conversation and dance. Dining options are available, but check exactly what your selected package includes.

“Great experience!! Ken was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and open to questions! The dinner was served family style with lots of options and considerate of dietary restrictions. Lovely Geisha performance and Q&A - highly recommend”

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Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks

13.Tokyo Bay Yakatabune Dinner/Day Cruise with Japan Show and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 473 reviews · from $65

Board a traditional yakatabune at Etchujima for a roughly 1-hour-40-minute Tokyo Bay cruise. Enjoy beef sukiyaki, unlimited soft drinks, and a live Japanese musical performance, often featuring shamisen. Hosts such as Karen, Yoyo, Sheila, and Midori help with photos and sightseeing. Seating may be tatami-style or Western-style, and shoes come off onboard.

“Ok, if you have time and want to do something different. It was not that impressive. The boat goes out to the edge of the bay and comes back. About 1 hr ride. In the boat there were two ladies playing the shimasen. Unlimited soft drinks and paid alcoholic drinks.”

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1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto

14.1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 452 reviews · from $79

Meet a working maiko in Kyoto and watch two short dances before a translated Q&A, photo session, and traditional Japanese game. Guides such as Ai, Soichiro, Genki, and Chihiro help explain the customs and conversation. Choose between an authentic Kyo-Machiya tea house and a dedicated Gion theater, with green tea included.

“Beautiful show, love the cultural background, the question and answer session was very informative. We were able it interact with the young maiko, and play one of there games which they practice. Would recommend this show to come visit”

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Kyoto: Samurai Kenbu Traditional Sword Dancing Show

15.Samurai Kenbu Traditional Sword Dancing Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 426 reviews · 1 hour · from $32

At Samurai Kembu Theater in central Kyoto, English-speaking instructors introduce Kenbu, a 700-year-old samurai sword dance. Watch narrated tales from Japan’s feudal era, see fan techniques, then handle a sword and practice simple movements under guidance. Shoes come off at the door, and photos are allowed after the performance.

“The show was amazing very entertaining and informative. It was also very dramatic and the people involved were very passionate about Kembu and we learnt a lot. We felt very welcome the people were kind and funny and put us at ease during the learning part at the end. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would recommend to everyone.”

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