Tokyo Tomioka Shrine and Grand Sumo Tournament Private Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Fukagawa Fudodo

  Begin your journey into the world of sumo at Fukagawa Fudodo, a Buddhist temple deeply rooted in Tokyo’s traditional downtown culture. Explore the temple grounds with your guide and discover the spiritual traditions that have long been part of everyday life in Fukagawa. This introduction to the beliefs and customs of old Tokyo provides cultural context for understanding sumo, a tradition shaped not only by sport but also by ritual, spirituality, and centuries of Japanese history.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Walk through the traditional streets of Fukagawa and experience the atmosphere of Tokyo’s old downtown neighborhoods. The area offers a glimpse into the everyday culture of Edo, the period when sumo developed into a popular form of entertainment among townspeople. As you explore the neighborhood, your guide will introduce the historical setting in which sumo became deeply connected with the culture and daily life of ordinary people in Tokyo.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Tomioka Hachimangu

  Visit one of Tokyo’s most significant places in the history of sumo. Tomioka Hachimangu is closely associated with kanjin-zumo, an important predecessor of modern professional sumo. Within the shrine grounds, you can also find monuments honoring distinguished wrestlers, including the Yokozuna Monument. With your guide, learn how sumo evolved through the centuries and discover the meaning of the prestigious yokozuna rank before seeing today’s wrestlers compete at Ryogoku Kokugikan.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  Experience another essential part of sumo culture through food with a chanko-nabe lunch at Chanko Kirishima in Ryogoku. Chanko is closely associated with life in sumo stables, where wrestlers traditionally eat together as part of their daily routine. Enjoy this hearty Japanese hot pot while learning about the lifestyle, training, and communal traditions of professional sumo wrestlers before heading to the arena. If Chanko Kirishima is closed or unavailable, we will take you to another chanko restaurant in the Ryogoku area.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Ryogoku Kokugikan

  Finish your journey at Ryogoku Kokugikan, the iconic home of professional sumo in Tokyo. Experience the excitement of a Grand Sumo Tournament and watch professional wrestlers compete in the dohyo. Beyond the powerful matches, look for the ceremonial elements that make sumo unique, including the ring-entering ceremony and traditional rituals performed around each bout. After exploring sumo’s history, spiritual roots, neighborhood culture, and food traditions throughout the day, you can now see these centuries-old traditions come together inside the arena.

  4 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• The itinerary might be changed due to weather condition or other reasons.
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.

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