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Ryogoku: Sumo Town History & Culture Tour (4 hours / English)

By Rakuten Travel Experiences
Price is P 8,477 per traveler
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Features
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview
  • Learn from knowledgeable guide
  • Learn how sumo started and developed over 1600
  • Increase your joy of watching sumo
  • Visit sumo-related landmarks in Ryogoku
  • Small-group tour

Activity location

  • Ryogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line, Exit A3 at ground level
    • 1-4-29 Yokozuna
    • 1300015, Sumida, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ryogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line, Exit A3 at ground level
    • 1-4-29 Yokozuna
    • 1300015, Sumida, Tokyo, Japan

Check availability

Price per person for 2+ people (ages 6–99)
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Schedule

Tours run 09:30–13:00
Visit must-see sumo-related spots! Just a few examples are:

  • Nomino Sukune Shrine
  • Edo Noren
  • Kokugikan arena
  • Sumo stables
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30
Price details
P 8,476.68 x 2 TravelersP 16,953.36
Total
Price is P 16,953.36
Price per person for 1 person (ages 6–99)
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Schedule

Tours run 09:30–13:00
Visit must-see sumo-related spots! Just a few examples are:

  • Nomino Sukune Shrine
  • Edo Noren
  • Kokugikan arena
  • Sumo stables
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30
Price details
P 9,724.21 x 1 TravelerP 9,724.21
Total
Price is P 9,724.21

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEnglish-speaking expert guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedViewing sumo practice or matches

Know before you book

  • The product is a pre-booking. It may be canceled by the due to reaching maximum capacity or system malfunctions at the facility. In case of cancellation, we will contact you separately from the email address experiences-travel-guest-jp@faq.rakuten.co.jp

What you can expect

Overview

Explore the history and culture of sumo at sumo-related landmarks in Ryogoku, and enjoy a chanko nabe hot-pot lunch as eaten by sumo wrestlers!

Description

This small-group tour with commentary by a sumo expert guide lets you know all about sumo including its history, culture, and sumo wrestlers' daily lives. While you might not have the chance to see real sumo bouts during your stay in Japan, this tour primes you with all the knowledge to increase your joy of watching sumo, be it in Japan or at home.

Walking tour around Ryogoku Visit sumo-related landmarks and learn how sumo developed over 1600 years. See sumo stables from outside where the wrestlers live and train. Learn from your knowledgeable guide about their lives and careers. Get answers to any sumo-related questions.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESRyogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line, Exit A3 at ground level
    • 1-4-29 Yokozuna
    • 1300015, Sumida, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERyogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line, Exit A3 at ground level
    • 1-4-29 Yokozuna
    • 1300015, Sumida, Tokyo, Japan