Tokyo: Know about Hokusai and Sumo culture in 2.5 hours
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Feel the spirit of Edo, a trip to the famous Hokusai and Sumo. See with your own eyes the life of the great Ukiyoe artist Hokusai and the transitions in his paintings. There are many different styles of Ukiyo-e, ranging from pop, cute and casual to powerful landscapes and depictions of life in Edo. By learning about Hokusai's life, you may see Ukiyo-e in a different light. In addition, you can enjoy the serene Japanese garden and actually see what is depicted in the Ukiyo-e.... This tour will immerse you in the life of Hokusai and the world of Ukiyo-e. Furthermore, this area is also known as a sacred place for sumo wrestlers and loved by sumo Lovers. You will be able to experience the history of sumo and the fascination of sumo culture. See glimpses of the “Edo Period” at various locations!
What's Included
Included
English speaking guide
Museum admission fee
Not included
Gratuities
Shopping cost at each stores
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Guide is waiting you at the entrance (Midorimachi Park side) of Sumida Hokusai Museum with signboard shows "gotcha".
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
Sumida Hokusai Museum, where you can enjoy the life and works of the world-famous ukiyoe artist Katsushika Hokusai. The life of Hokusai, his works, his various styles, who he was and how he painted. Our guide will tell you all about it.
Pass by stop 2
Pass by stop 2
Then, before stepping into the next spot, we will pass by a facility built in remembrance of the disaster that must not be forgotten. We will reflect on its beauty and the history that must be told.
Stop 3
20 minutes
Stop 3
Take a rest in the Japanese garden created in the Edo period. Here you can still see the things that were depicted in Ukiyo-e, and actually touching them will make you feel as if you were a character in the Ukiyo-e.
Pass by stop 4
Pass by stop 4
Take a look at Ryogoku Kokugikan. Ryogoku is known as the sacred ground of sumo, and sumo matches are still held here. Ryogoku Kokugikan (visit only the exterior) is an important facility known as a sacred place for sumo, Japan's national sport. Ryogoku has had deep ties with sumo since the Edo period (1603-1868), some 400 years ago, and Hokusai even left a picture of sumo. Sumo is a traditional Japanese martial art whose origins date back about 2,000 years.
Stop 5
30 minutes
Stop 5
Here you can learn why the Ryogoku area is considered a sacred place for sumo. You will also learn about the connection with Hokusai that you have learned so far, as well as valuable stone monuments that can only be seen here. Please feel the cultural aspect of Edo with your whole body.
Stop 6
10 minutes
Stop 6
Finally, the tour ends here at EDO NOREN. We hope you will find your favorite restaurant in this restaurant district that recreates an Edo machiya (traditional townhouse).
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
3 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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