Ryogoku Sumo History & Culture Day Tour with Chanko-nabe Lunch
This small group tour, led by a sumo expert, offers an in-depth introduction to sumo, covering its 1600-year history and culture. The tour includes a walking exploration of Ryogoku, the heart of sumo town, where you’ll visit sumo landmarks and stables (from outside) while learning about wrestlers’ lifestyles. It also features lunch at a top chanko-nabe restaurant, showcasing the nutrient-rich hot-pot dish central to wrestlers’ diets. Beyond sumo, the tour highlights Japanese culture, including a Shinto shrine, Buddhist temple, garden, and sword museum, making it a holistic cultural experience.
What’s included
English-speaking guide
Lunch
Not included
Other personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
The tour does not entail viewing sumo practice or matches since its focus is to get to know a broad array of things about sumo to increase the joy of watching either in Japan or back home.
Pricing & availability
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Confirmation
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- Present your mobile voucher
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
100% refund to your original payment method or credits
- Up to 24 hours before booking date
Non-refundable
- From 24 hours before the booking date
3hr 30min Duration
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Eligibility
- Free for children aged 0-5
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Have lunch at one of the best chanko-nabe restaurants in Ryogoku
- Enjoy the nutrient hot-pot dish eaten by sumo wrestlers to gain weight and muscles to build their bodies
- Visit sumo-related landmarks in Ryogoku
- Learn from your knowledgeable guide how sumo started and developed over 1600 years
- Increase joy of watching sumo by gaining deep insight into the sport while you are in Japan or back at home; this tour does not include actual watching of sumo bouts
- [Departure] 09:30, meet up at Toei Oedo Line Ryogoku Sta. (E12) A3 Exit on the ground. Toei Oedo Line Ryogoku Sta. (E12) A3 Exit on the ground. Please note that there are two Ryogoku Stations: Toei and JR. It should be Toei but NOT JR.Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time Latecomers or no-shows can’t be refunded
- [Attraction/experience] 09:30, 2 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, Hakkaku-beya Sumo Stable, Nominosukune Shrine, Eko-in Temple (Pilgrim's Lodging), Ryōgoku Edo NOREN, Hana no Mai Edo Tokyo Museum
- [Return] 13:00, at Hana no Mai Edo Tokyo Museum, The tour will end at the Hana no Mai Edo Tokyo Museum
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- The menu might change depending on the season and availability of ingredients
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