Sumo History Tour





Duration
3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
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.
What's Included
Included
Public transportation
Meals
Not included
No exclusions listed.
Meeting and Pickup
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.
End point
After we finish the tour we will walk back to Monzennakacho station. This has connections to the Oedo and Tozai lines.
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
15 minutes
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
15 minutes
Stop 3
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!
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
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.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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