The 15 Best Tokyo Shows

Mt Fuji & Hakone Cruise, Drum Show Bullet Train 1 Day from Tokyo - Fuji’s 5th Station at 2,300 meters

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

Spend nearly 12 hours seeing Mt Fuji’s 5th Station, Lake Ashi, Hakone National Park, and Mt Komagatake. Your English-speaking guide leads the day, with a Japanese lunch and drum show available, then you return to Tokyo by Shinkansen.

“Needs to work on directions for meeting point seems to be a common issue with every tour l have taken. Now the tour itself was good but l found the tour group was kind of kept apart l was sat by vmyself on the bus was served lunch alone Read more”

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Tokyo: Sumo Show and Dining Experience

2.Sumo Show and Dining Experience

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

At Tokyo Sumo Room, former Makuuchi wrestler Tokitsumi presents an English-language introduction to sumo, followed by close-up bouts, demonstrations, and optional audience participation. Choose a meal option for Japanese dishes and chankonabe-style hot pot. Shows run 90 minutes to 2 hours, with no meal offered at 3:00 PM.

“This was the highlight of our first day in Japan. So fun and informative.”

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Tokyo: Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket

3.Japanese Dance Cabaret Theater Asakusa-Kaguwa Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,270 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Spend up to two hours at Asakusa-Kaguwa, where traditional Japanese garments and dance meet modern music, lasers, acting, and emotional storytelling. Your ticket includes a one-hour show, assigned seating, and one drink. Premium options add front seating, pre-show drinks, photos, or sparkling wine.

“This was such a beautiful way to see Japanese culture and art. I loved it so much and would defined recommend.”

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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 rituals, rules, and techniques. Watch demonstrations, try a friendly bout in a sumo costume, take photos, and eat tonkatsu with chanko soup. Drinks cost extra.

“The sumo show was incredibly entertaining! It was exciting from start to finish and full of laughs. The crowd participation made it even more fun than expected, and the food was surprisingly delicious. They even gave us ice cream, which was a great touch! Overall, it was a fantastic experience that I’d definitely recommend to anyone looking for something unique and lively.”

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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 rules, rituals, tactics, and origins as two professional wrestlers perform live demonstrations. You can join a friendly ring challenge, ask questions, and take photos with the wrestlers. The 90-minute show suits families, couples, and first-time sumo fans.

“Excellent 90min experience . Got to learn about this National sport , the rules , history , and we met two wonderful sumo wrestlers . It was a family friendly show and was really enjoyable, especially when audience were invited to wrestle. I would highly recommend this to any first time visitors to Japan wanting to learn about Sumo without spending too much money.”

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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

At Samurai Restaurant in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho, you’ll watch samurai, ninjas, dancers, and musicians perform amid neon lights, bold costumes, and booming sound. An English-speaking host helps you settle in. Your ticket includes two alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks, but food is extra and the show is for adults 18 and over.

“I had a wonderful experience our guide Shahid wqs super helpful i explained to him that i had hurt my ankle the day before and he made sure he took us to the best spots with Mt Fuji veiws and the least walking and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. I would 100% recomend him to other visitors. 10 out 10 experince. The weather was also great we got very lucky.”

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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 to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, Lake Ashi, and Mt. Komagatake on a 12-hour coach tour with an English-speaking guide. Choose a Japanese lunch with a wadaiko drum show, then return to Tokyo or select an Odawara drop-off. Guides such as Joe, Hiro, Nao, and Miko have earned especially warm praise.

“It was nice to take a tour to several places including the extra view areas as a sightseeing. Thank you so much!”

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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

At the Shinjuku Sumo Club, an English-speaking host such as Paula, Dai, or Ari explains sumo rules, rituals, training, and techniques before professional wrestlers perform demonstrations and exhibition bouts. You can wear a sumo outfit, enter the ring, and challenge a wrestler. Food is not included, but bottled water is provided.

“Honestly the best thing we did in Tokyo! So engaging and fun✨”

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Tokyo: Yakatabune Dinner Cruise with Japanese Show & Drinks

9.Yakatabune Dinner Cruise with Japanese Show & Drinks

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

Spend about 1.5 hours aboard a traditional yakatabune from Etchūjima Pier. Enjoy sukiyaki, unlimited soft drinks, shamisen music, singing, and Tokyo Bay views from the open-air deck. Hosts such as Yoyo, Karen, Sheila, and Midori help with translation, photos, and cultural context.

“Food was delicious and plentiful. Boat guide was so kind and informative. Performer was great.”

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Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

10.Tsukiji Fish Market: Street Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 669 reviews · from $33

Start at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple, then follow a local guide through Tsukiji Jogai Market for street food, ingredient tips, and a fish-cutting show. You’ll finish with a seafood bowl and a look at the working fish market. Guides such as George and Tomo are praised for clear, friendly explanations.

“Wasn’t for me. Just was a very unorganized and hectic, the temple tour didn’t add a ton of value. Skipped a few stalls because it was too busy. I would really recommend saving your money and just walking the market. Nothing in the tour was worth the money of the guide.”

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Tokyo:Luxury Sumo Show Experience & Japanese cuisine & Drink

11.Luxury Sumo Show Experience & Japanese cuisine & Drink

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

At Asakusa Sumo Club Annex, you get a two-hour introduction to sumo with English and Japanese commentary, retired wrestlers, a geisha dance, A5 wagyu sukiyaki, chanko hot pot, and a chance to enter the ring. Choose table or sofa seating, with premium drinks and souvenirs added at higher tiers.

“Excellent show, good food, good price for drinks and servers excellent. One problem, more salt should have been tossed in the ring😉”

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Ninja+Kabuki Tokyo

12.Ninja+Kabuki Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 512 reviews · from $43

At Warp Shinjuku, Ninja+Kabuki Tokyo combines taiko drumming, Kabuki-inspired acting, ninja combat, oiran-style costumes, dance, and live music in a wordless 75-minute show. Denjiro Tanaka supervises the production, and a second half invites you to try simple ninja skills.

“This tour was OK, it did have some artistic production they put together about the ninjas and then if you want to try some moves, you can voluntarily go up to the stage. It is a little bit difficult to find, but what I didn’t like is they tell you theRead more”

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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

Spend about 1 hour 40 minutes aboard a traditional yakatabune, with sukiyaki, unlimited soft drinks, and live Japanese music. Hosts such as Karen, Yoyo, and Sheila help set the mood, while the open deck gives you clear views of Rainbow Bridge, Odaiba, Fuji TV, and Tokyo Tower.

“Friendly group. Nice cruise. Food was good too. Entertainment was ok. Once your off, getting transport back could be a bit challenging, but you are safe.”

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Tokyo: Samurai Entertainment Night Show in Kanda Shrine

14.Samurai Entertainment Night Show in Kanda Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 417 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Spend an evening at Kanda Myojin Shrine’s Show restaurant, where a lively cast tells the story of Taira no Masakado through swordplay, dance, music, lighting, and costumes. Arrive at 7 PM for drinks and optional dinner, watch the performance from 8:15 to 9:15, then meet the actors and take photos.

“Amazing show, incredibly talented performers- this show is the highlight of my Tokyo experience so far! Highly recommend!!!”

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Tokyo: Ninja Kabuki Performance

15.Ninja Kabuki Performance

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 330 reviews · 1 day · from $29

In Shinjuku, watch an 80-minute non-verbal performance combining kabuki, ninja action, oiran dance, wadaiko drumming, lighting, and digital visuals. Supervised by kabuki musician Denjiro Tanaka VII, the show adds audience participation, a ninja segment, and photos with performers. Tickets cost $29.