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    Sumo History Tour

    By TAS CO., LTD.Product code 5506510P27
    Sumo History Tour photo 1

    Duration

    3 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Tokyo

    Why Travelers Love This

    3 hoursMobile tickets

    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

    Transportation amenities

    Public transportation

    Food and drink

    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

    Standard3 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    30 minutesAdmission included

    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.

    2

    Stop 2

    15 minutes

    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.

    3

    Stop 3

    15 minutes

    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!

    4

    Stop 4

    1 hour

    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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