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The tour focuses on the area of Ryogoku, on the Tokyo's east side. Ryogoku is well-known as the center for the sumo world where a tournament is held three times a year. It is also home to the Edo-Tokyo Museum, with excellent exhibits on the city's 400 year history. It recently reopened after 4 years of extensive renovations. This area was one the hardest hit areas in the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake and the bombing during the final months of World War II. A small but informative exhibition hall tells us the story of what happened during these difficult times and how the city quickly recovered.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
JR Ryogoku Station, west exit (adjacent to the sumo arena) I will be standing near the Becks Coffee Shop which you will see on the left after clearing the ticket barrier.
Itinerary
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1Ryogoku Edo Noren
Actual sized sumo ring is displayed and here guide will make a simple explanation about the rules of sumo.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Edo-Tokyo Museum
Newly renovated museum that provides excellent exhibits on the 400 year history of Edo-Tokyo
2 hours • Admission ticket not included -
3Kyu Yasuda Garden
A quiet Japanese-style garden with views of the Tokyo Skytree in the distance.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Yokoamicho Park
Memorial to victims of the Great Kanto Earthquake in September 1923
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
The Sumida Hokusai Museum (Pass by)
Unique architecture by the Pritzker Prize winning unit SANAA.
Admission ticket free -
5Sumo Museum
Small museum within the arena which has some themed exhibitions when the tournament is held.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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