Sumo History Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
We will take a trek to the past and see the origins of Sumo in Japan. While on this adventure we will have the tastes of the Edo period, see where Sumo matches are held, see the grounds of the old stadium, and visit the shrine where it all started. It will be an amazing experience that will reveal the secrets to this very entertaining sport.
Inclusions
What's included
- Public transportation
- Meals
Itinerary
Our first stop will be the historic Ryogoku station. Connected to the station is Edo Noren. This place is a recreation of what Edo Ryogoku would have looked like with store fronts and a sumo ring in the middle. A perfect place to grab a bite before we began our Sumo journey.
Our next stop will be the Kokugikan, or the Sumo main hall. The building was built in 1985 and currently serves all of the biggest Sumo matches. We will see the outside of the structure and learn a bit about Sumo.
After seeing the modern Kokugikan, we will venture to the original site of the grand Sumo hall. The historic building was torn down, but it is very interesting to see what was built in its place!
After visiting the Kokugikan, Sumo hall, we will go back to where it all started. Sumo began its humble origins at Tomioka Hachimangu. While there we will see the towering stones that honor the Yokozuna, top champions, of the past and present. While there we will also see another surprising site.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet at the west exit of JR Ryogoku Station. There will be a small statue of two sumo wrestlers fighting. We will gather there.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- TAS CO., LTD.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tokyo
- Its from-price is 63% below the median of the 731 city tours we list in Tokyo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tokyo
Neon-lit districts, quiet shrines, superb food and distinct neighbourhoods make up Tokyo, a vast, orderly metropolis linked by punctual trains.
Every district feels like its own city. Shibuya's famous scramble crossing and Shinjuku's towers, bars and Golden Gai alleys pulse with energy, while Harajuku mixes youth fashion with the forested calm of the Meiji Jingu shrine. In Asakusa, the Sensō-ji temple and its market street keep an older Tokyo alive, and Ginza offers polished department stores and galleries.
Top-ranked sights in Tokyo: Senso-ji Temple (Asakusa Temple), Tokyo Imperial Palace, Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu).
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