Top Tokyo Shows & Performances - page 8

★★★★★ Amazing Experience for Any JDM Fan Our son (18) attended this tour and absolutely loved it. If you are into Japanese car culture, this is a must do experience while visiting Tokyo. The evening started at A PIT Super Autobacs where there was plenty to see for any car enthusiast. From there, the highlight was visiting Daikoku PA and experiencing the incredible car scene firsthand. He loved seeing so many unique and modified cars, cruising alongside other enthusiasts at night, and soaking in the atmosphere that makes Tokyo’s automotive culture famous around the world. One of his favorite moments was stopping at a parking garage with amazing views and getting photos with Tokyo Tower in the background, along with a stop at a 7 Eleven that offered another great perspective of the city skyline. The entire route felt like something straight out of a car enthusiast’s dream. The guide was fantastic. He was relaxed, personable, and extremely knowledgeable about Japanese cars, tuning culture, and the local car scene. The small group size of only two guests made the experience feel personal and allowed for great conversations throughout the night. The tour lasted from about 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and he rode in a beautiful Civic Type R, which made the experience even more memorable. Every stop was well planned, everyone involved was friendly and welcoming, and the entire evening exceeded expectations. If you are a fan of JDM cars, Japanese automotive culture, or simply want to experience Tokyo’s legendary car scene, this tour is worth every penny. Five stars all the way. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Not only was it enjoyable to see the Sumo wrestlers engage in their craft, but our host (John) shared interesting and important information about the lives of these dedicated athletes and an overview of the various moves they employ to win. His commentary added a great deal to the overall experience. It was theatrical at times but much fun!

We went to the finals of the Tokyo Sumo tournament. Taku was our guide and he was enthusiastic and full of knowledge. He organised the group well, commentated the matches, helped take photos and gave out guidance on what to look out for. My friends and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

What a wonderful experience being able to meet sumo wrestlers in flesh and see how sumo wrestling is done while having a healthy lunch. Although my son did not have the eagerness to participate in the activities, we had so much fun experiencing Japan's iconic sport. Highly recommended to be in your to-do list while visiting Japan.

Actually, we had a really fun time at the Tokyo Ginza Sumo Experience! I should start by stating that it was just the two of us. We are in our very late 70s/mid 80s… so probably not your “normal” age range…unless you are with your family. Originally, my husband did NOT want to go at all, but I talked him into it. After it was over, he said that he was pleasantly surprised and not just “happy” that he had gone, but “really happy” that he had gone. Now for the show, in a very informative … yet fun way… the emcee explained the history of sumo, the meaning of certain wrestling positions (along with detailed displays of each position by the wrestlers), and the customs, rules, and techniques of the sport which included interaction from the crowd. This included throwing small pillows into the ring and trying to “out-cheer” your opposing team. There were two wrestlers, so there were two teams, and the cheering was quite loud, intense, and exciting. We all were pounding our tables, stomping our feet and yelling at the top of our lungs in support of OUR wrestler…yes, even us old folks…LOL At the end, spectators could volunteer to see if they could “out wrestle” the wrestlers. These “spectators/volunteers” came back on stage wearing “sumo fat suits” …sooo funny. And, of course, at this point, we were all cheering for the fat-suit spectator… (Secretly, I’m regretting that I didn’t give it a try.) Overall, this was a super great experience, and that is coming from somebody that never ever thought, for a New York minute, that I would even be considering going to watch fat men wrestling with their heinies hanging out….LOL Go!!! If my husband, who is super bah-humbug negative enjoyed it, it’s a no brainer. Worth the expense and our time. Now with that being said, once you get there, it's complicated to find. You have to go down steps to what we would classify as a shopping corridor. They are then located shortly on the left. Hope that helps. It was confusing to us old folks as we had decided to walk there from Ginza 6 (10 minute walk).

This was a great production put on by the performers. They were very energetic, enthusiastic, and highly expressive. This is a speechless production so I recommend reviewing the website for a short synopsis of what story is, especially if you aren't familiar with Japanese culture. The variety of acts and dances were enjoyable however I would like to help some guests set their expectations. The theater is intimate and you get an hour before the show to take photos, meet some of the performers, and order drinks or food. Food and drink service stop just before the performance. The performers use ALL available space in the theater which brings the show closer to the audience. If you have sensory issues, they offer headphones, ear plus, or sunglasses (there's a laser light show that ended up being really cool). As I'm currently writing this, dubstep seems to be popular in Japan and has made it's way into some of this show so please be prepared. It's not a lot but it caught me off guard. It is a good balance been modern music with traditional dancing and touching plays. I highly recommend this show if you're looking for something to do in Asakusa - just know more of what your getting into. It is a GREAT show. Also bring some cash if you want to tip the performers at the end!

The show was great for the price. The story line and the show was something I enjoyed. Reservation is recommended because it’s not a big theatre. No food is sold there just drinks. And at the end of the show we were able to take a group photo with the cast.

Easily the best live show I've seen while in Japan. The performance was fantastic and I had an absolute blast! There's solid audience participation, the costumes are amazing, and honestly I think I'm going to go back and see it again before I leave. Included bento box meal was also decent, and drinks were reasonably priced (note: cash only when you get inside though). It isn't crowded either (they keep the audience size managable)... but, oh my word, it's loud lol