Summer has arrived once again!

We are Kyoto Sumo Club, a sumo experience restaurant located in Kyoto’s Shinkyogoku shopping district.

Most international visitors probably know that summers in Japan can be hot, but did you know that Kyoto is famous for having some of the most intense summer heat in the entire country?

We are not trying to scare you, but there is a well-known saying among Japanese people:

**“Kyoto is hot in summer and cold in winter.”**

You may be thinking, “Isn’t that obvious?”

However, this saying is actually used to describe just how unusually hot and cold Kyoto can be! Haha!

Kyoto is filled with traditional Japanese shrines, temples, and countless fascinating sightseeing spots.

However, one of the biggest challenges during this season is undoubtedly the heat.

Of course, Kyoto’s beautiful and atmospheric historical buildings can be so impressive that you may temporarily forget how hot it is—even while you are sweating!

Still, we do not recommend walking around outside all day, every day, during your trip.

Please take care of yourself, manage your energy, drink plenty of water, and enjoy sightseeing at a comfortable pace.

Kyoto Sumo Club is a fully air-conditioned indoor activity facility!

When you become tired of walking through the scorching heat, come and cool down at Kyoto Sumo Club, where the air conditioning may even feel a little too cold.

*Please forgive us—the sumo wrestlers get hot very easily!*

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Now, let us talk about Japan’s traditional sport: **sumo**.

There are several theories regarding its origins, but sumo has been practiced in Japan since ancient times and is widely regarded as Japan’s national sport.

Every country has sports that are especially popular or culturally important, but it would not be an exaggeration to say that sumo is truly unique and irreplaceable to Japan.

We will leave the detailed history to Wikipedia, but for those of you reading this article because you want to learn about and enjoy Japanese culture, sumo may initially feel a little difficult to approach.

Sumo is becoming increasingly popular even among Japanese people, and tickets for professional tournaments can be extremely difficult to obtain.

For international visitors who want to see an authentic professional sumo tournament during a limited stay in Japan, getting tickets can be especially challenging.

In addition, sumo has many unique rules, rituals, movements, and traditions that may seem unfamiliar to visitors from overseas.

Adults may be able to study these things by reading books and articles, but what about the rest of the family?

Your children—or even other family members—may start yawning and fall asleep before the explanation is finished!

Many of sumo’s delicate and complex customs are connected to traditional Japanese religious rituals known as **shinji**, and they can be difficult to fully understand.

Kyoto Sumo Club created its show by asking one important question:

**How can we explain sumo in a way that is easy to understand, entertaining, and enjoyable for everyone?**

Our shows are performed by former professional sumo wrestlers who have already retired from competition.

They introduce the world of sumo in a fun and accessible way for everyone, from young children who know nothing about sumo to parents and grandparents.

Compared with an official professional sumo tournament, our show may sometimes seem a little playful or humorous.

However, we are completely serious about sharing the traditions and appeal of Japanese sumo with people from around the world.

There are a few jokes and funny moments along the way, but we believe it is no exaggeration to say that the chances of your children falling asleep during the show are almost zero!

Kyoto Sumo Club is a place where the whole family can laugh, cheer loudly, participate, and learn together.

When you become tired from the stress of Japan’s summer heat, why not visit Kyoto Sumo Club and enjoy learning about traditional sumo through an unforgettable experience?

Kyoto Sumo Club offers one of the largest seating capacities in the Kansai region, according to our own research, so same-day walk-in participation may also be available.

*Our 6:00 PM show is especially popular, so we recommend booking as early as possible.*

We keep the venue cool and look forward to welcoming you with a smile.

We hope your visit to Kyoto Sumo Club becomes one of the highlights of your trip!

**Kyoto Sumo Club**
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日本の伝統的なスポーツを家族で学ぶ！

今年も夏のシーズンがやってきました！
京都の新京極にある相撲体験レストラン、京都相撲部屋です！
日本の夏は暑いと海外の方も知っているかと思いますが、京都の暑さは日本でも随一なのを知っていますか？

脅すわけではありませんが、「京都は夏は暑く冬は寒い」と日本国民の中で広く知られています！
皆さんは、当たり前のことだと思われると思いますが、その当たり前が異常なほどを表す言葉なんです！笑

京都は日本の伝統的な神社や仏閣、非常に興味深い観光スポットがたくさんあります。
どうしてもこの季節でネックになるのは、この暑さ・・・。

もちろん汗を流しながら見る幻想的な歴史的建造物は暑さも忘れさせるほど・・・。

ただし旅行中連日日中歩き回るのはお勧めできません。

ご自身の体力をしっかり管理しながら水分補給しながら観光することをお勧めします！

京都相撲部屋は完全空調完備の室内アクティビティ施設！
灼熱の中歩くことに疲れたなら、エアコンで少し寒いぐらいの京都相撲部屋まで！
※力士が暑がりなので許してください

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さて、今回は日本の伝統的なスポーツ、「相撲」についてです。

相撲は諸説ありますがかなり昔から日本では行われていた国技です。

世界各国で人気なスポーツはあるかと思いますが、相撲は日本にとって唯一無二のものといっても過言ではありません。

歴史については、ウィキペディアを見てもらうとして、日本の文化を知りたい！楽しみたい！とこの記事を読んでいるあなたにとって相撲は少し敷居が高く感じるかもしれません。

日本国内でも相撲人気はどんどん上がっており、相撲のチケットは日本人でも入手困難となっています。
その中で観光で本当の大相撲を見たいという外国人観光客の方は、なかなか至難の業です。

また、相撲の様々なルールや所作は外国人の方にとってユニークなものに映るかもしれません。

文章や文献で学ぶことはできても、それができるのは大人のあなただけ！
あなたの家族やかわいいお子さんは学ぶのにあくびがでて、寝てしまうかもしれません。
厳かで異文化である日本人特有の繊細かつ複雑な「神事（シンジ）」と呼ばれる相撲の様々な所作は理解がなかなか難しいものです。

それをいかに分かりやすく、そして面白く伝えるかを考えたのが京都相撲部屋のショーです。

あくまでも既にプロを引退した力士が、相撲初心者のお子様からおじいちゃんおばあちゃんまで、楽しくお伝えするのが我々のショー。大相撲のプロのリーグに比べるといささかふざけていると思われてしまうかもですが、こちらは真剣に日本の相撲を皆さんに伝えたいと考えています。

そのために少しおふざけもありますが、お子さんが眠ってしまうことはほぼ100％ないと言っても言い過ぎではないくらいです。

家族でワイワイ大きな声を出して、楽しく学べる場所が京都相撲部屋なんです。

是非日本の暑さのストレスに疲れたときは、京都相撲部屋で伝統的な相撲を体験しながら学びませんか？

関西最大級（自社調べ）のキャパシティを誇る京都相撲部屋なら、当日飛び込みでの参加も可能です！
※18：00-の回は非常に人気のため早めのご予約をおすすめします！

みなさんの楽しい旅行の一つのハイライトになれるように、お店を涼しくして笑顔で待っています！

京都相撲部屋