The 15 Shows in Japan to Book First

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

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

Guided Mt Fuji and Hakone day trip from Tokyo with 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, Mt Komagatake Ropeway, and Shinkansen return.

“Fantastic tour in every way. Our experienced guide, Miko, provided interesting cultural information, interesting commentary and even origami craft while cheerfully keeping us on time for the various stops: bus ride, Fuji 5th station, fab lunch and drum show, boat ride, gondola, and bullet train return. Our driver chauffeured us smoothly. We can honestly say this is the best tour we have taken while travelling. Many thanks to Sun Tours and their terrific employees.”

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

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

Watch retired sumo in a real ring in Asakusa, learn the rules in two languages, eat chicken chanko-nabe, and take home a framed photo set.

“Overall good time and good show! Must do when visiting Tokyo!”

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3.Sumo Show and Dining Experience

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

Watch sumo up close and eat chanko-style dinner at Tokyo Sumo Room in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, led by former wrestler Tokitsumi.

“This was a fantastic experience! The information provided about everything Sumo was great, and to be served a delicious meal while listening was very organised. They also let you order as many serves of food as you wanted. Many laughs were had as each of the wrestlers had fun with each other and joked with the audience. A fantastic night I’d highly recommend.”

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4.the SUMO show

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

A 1.5-hour interactive sumo show in Tokyo with retired wrestlers, a tonkatsu and chanko lunch, and a chance to spar.

“Tour was in an os Ute area but subway took us there easily. The food was very good (more than I expected) and I learned a lot about sumo wrestling. They were very good about participation from the audience. Had a lot of fun.”

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5.Samurai Restaurant Show Ticket with 2 Drinks

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

A 90-minute Samurai Restaurant show in Shinjuku with two drinks, neon effects, and up-close samurai-and-ninja entertainment for 18+ Tokyo nights.

“I really enjoyed the show. The energy was unmatched.”

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

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

A smooth one-day coach tour from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji 5th Station, Lake Ashi cruise, and the Komagatake Ropeway in Hakone.

“So many memories created in one day. The three phases Give you just enough of each experience. The meal and entertainment were also exceptional!”

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7.Tokyo Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Photo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,205 reviews · from $106

Watch retired sumo in Asakusa, then feast on all-you-can-eat chicken chanko-nabe. Includes bilingual show, photos, and a take-home gift.

“Fun experience, more like WWF than “real” sumo but educational, entertaining and engaging, front-row action and the food was pretty good too. I wouldn’t do it again but TEAM LAB is amazing!”

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8.Yakatabune Dinner Cruise with Japanese Show & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 871 reviews · from $100

Take a Tokyo Bay yakatabune dinner cruise with sukiyaki, unlimited soft drinks, and live shamisen show, plus open-deck night skyline views.

“Really great experience. The food was good, musician was good and guide was good. Lovely Japanese experience!! Would recommend and would do again!”

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

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

Osaka sumo show with hands-on bouts, kimono haori dressing, wrestler photos, and optional chanko nabe hot pot at Ochiizumibeya.

“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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10.Luxury Sumo Show Experience & Japanese cuisine & Drink

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

VIP Tokyo sumo show in Asakusa with geisha dance, A5 wagyu sukiyaki, chanko nabe, ring challenge, bilingual MC, photos and gifts.

“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!”

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

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

Kyoto Gion walking tour plus a 45-minute maiko dance show and Q&A. Learn Kabuki, Shinto, Zen, and optional dining.

“Kenta was a fabulous tour guide with a clear passion for the geiko culture and spreading knowledge and love of it to visitors from overseas. The tour itself was varied, engaging, and culminated in having tea and meeting a meiko-san who performed two lovely dances for us all. Absolute highlight of our trip to Japan, can't recommend any more highly!”

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

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

Tokyo Bay yakatabune dinner cruise with live Japanese music, *sukiyaki*, unlimited soft drinks, and big water-view photo stops.

“Hibiki and Karen were amazing! The cruise was about two hours long and had great food and music. The view was pretty.”

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13.1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto

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

Up-close Kyoto maiko dances with green tea, guided translation, Q&A, photos, and a fun Japanese game in a small group show.

“This 1-hour Geisha experience was absolute gold. Perfectly balanced between graceful traditional dances, charming audience interactions, and a hilarious Q&A that had me grinning like a tourist. The MVP? Soichiro, our young translator guide, who crushed it with his fantastic English, humor, and calm “I do this in my sleep” energy. Someone give this kid a medal (or at least unlimited matcha). The tea house setting was gorgeous—peaceful, authentic, and the perfect stage for this cultural gem. Bottom line: If you want a taste of real Geisha culture with a sprinkle of fun and zero stuffiness—this is the one. 🍵💃🇯🇵”

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14.Samurai Kenbu Traditional Sword Dancing Show

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

Kyoto Kenbu sword dancing show with English narration, samurai stories, and a short katana lesson plus photo time after. 1 hour, $32.

“Very informative and interactive I would recommend you go and check it out”

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15.Sumo Stage Show with Bento or Snack + Fight & Photo

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 364 reviews · 1 hour · from $93

Watch former pro wrestlers battle in Osaka, learn sumo basics, and eat a bento or snack, ending with a fight and photo at Namba Parks 8F.

“Was very funny and great, I love the fighters, the interaction with the people... I enjoy very much”

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