Experience a sumo show by former sumo wrestlers up close! Asakusa Sumo Room -ANNEX- restaurant in Asakusa Grand opening on Thursday, February 20!

ANNEX Corporation (Location: 3-10 Nihonbashi-Odenma-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Taishi Kaneko) opened "Asakusa Sumo Room -ANNEX-," an activity center for experiencing sumo, on February 20, 2025 (Thursday) at B1F Wada Building, 2-11-7 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo, a two-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the TX Line. The store exterior

Exterior view of the store

Grand opening of "Asakusa Sumo Room - ANNEX

Asakusa is a popular sightseeing spot for foreign tourists, and is close to Ryogoku, the venue for the Grand Sumo Tournament, making it a popular spot for enjoying Japanese traditions and culture.

From the first day of its opening, it was crowded with many visitors, and four stages were held on that day.

Asakusa Sumo Bar -ANNEX-, which opened a year ago as an annex of Asakusa Sumo Bar, pushes for a deeper sense of Japaneseness and puts special emphasis on food.

Rikishi

Sukiyaki-jyu, a popular dish among foreign guests, is served in a stacked box with colors and hues for each person's meal. The superb sukiyaki using domestic A5-rank beef enhances the mouth feel and flavor, and is an excellent dish that offers a luxurious taste experience. The restaurant also offers a hearty menu of Japanese dishes, such as crispy tempura.

The original chanko-nabe, an indispensable dish for sumo wrestlers, is served under the supervision of a former sumo wrestler.

Dining

While enjoying the food, a show "Mai" was held at the same time, in which dancers wore gorgeous kimonos, close up their beauty, and expressed the bustling atmosphere of Edo, including Japanese dance.

Beverages included domestic whiskey, draft beer, and soft drinks, as well as an all-you-can-drink package for First Class seat passengers, who could also enjoy premium Japanese whiskeys such as Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Hakushu. Business Class seat passengers can also enjoy all-you-can-drink service with a variety of premium Japanese whiskeys.

The main attraction of the restaurant was a live sumo show performed by former sumo wrestlers in a real sumo ring, which was very exciting for the audience.

Challenge Sumo 1

Challenge Sumo 2

The owner said, "We are very grateful for the great response we have received since the first day of the show, and for the support we have received from many people and the delight of our guests as a result of the recent popularity of sumo and exposure to Japanese culture. We will continue to strive to create a sumo show and restaurant that will satisfy our customers.

We have been inundated with inquiries for the Sumo Show, and we have many reservations for all time slots.

The Sumo Show will open with a dance performance by Geisha, followed by a Sumo Show featuring former Sumo wrestlers performing sumo moves and matches, and a Sumo Challenge with Sumo wrestlers in which guests will have the opportunity to participate.

Service Outline

Sumo Show 120 min.

Meals

Sukiyaki-jyu, tempura, chanko-nabe, and dessert

-While enjoying your meal, you will be entertained by

Dancing by Geisha

Demonstration by former sumo wrestler

Demonstration of basic movements, bouts, etc.

Challenge to former sumo wrestlers - Challenge Sumo

Participants will try on Sumo costumes, experience practice, and challenge to a bout with a Sumo wrestler, or try on an original make-up mawashi.

●Question time with former rikishi (during the preparation time for Challenge Sumo)

Commemorative photo

Each family or group can have their picture taken.

Souvenirs

Original sumo squares, original Senja-fuda stickers, original origami paper sets, commemorative photos, and other luxury souvenirs

Store name

Asakusa Sumo Club ANNEX

Location

Wada Bldg. B1F, 2-11-7 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan

Opening hours will be changed from March 1 (Sat.)

Business hours: 12:00-22:30

Asakusa Sumo Room -ANNEX-" will change its business hours to meet the needs of our customers.

4 stages every day

Part 1: 12:00-14:00

Part 2: 15:00-17:00

Part 3: 18:00-20:00

Part 4: 20:30-22:30

After enjoying a meal, a sumo show will be held in the sumo ring, and the show will be opened with a dance performance by geisha. The Sumo Show will be followed by a dance performance by Geishas and a sumo match by former Sumo wrestlers.

Sumo event + meal* + all-you-can-drink*2 + original souvenir (including commemorative photo) per person

Business Class seat 30,000 yen Elementary school students and under 20,000 yen

First class seat 50,000 yen Elementary school students and below 40,000 yen

All prices include tax and are per person.

1 Sukiyaki-jyu, tempura, chanko-nabe, and dessert

2 Separate wine list is available.

For reservations, please call or visit our website.

TEL： 03-5808-7866

URL： https://asakusasumo-annex.com/

Access

2 min. walk from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Sta.

10 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station on the Tobu Skytree Line

10 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

10-minute walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line

Please note that the contents and schedule may be changed without prior notice. Please understand in advance.