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Sumo Tournament Ticket Included. Walk around Ryogoku, the sacred place of sumo, with a local guide. Get tips from the tour guide to fully enjoy sumo matches in Ryogoku Kokugikan hall.
Embark on a journey through Ryogoku, the revered heartland of Sumo, where tradition and athleticism converge. Led by our knowledgeable guide, explore key locations teeming with cultural and historical significance, enriching your understanding and appreciation of the Sumo tournament. This tour includes B-ranked 2nd-floor Sumo tickets. During this tour, we'll walk around Ryogoku, the revered heartland of Sumo. Our guide will take you to various locations, providing cultural and historical insights to enjoy the Sumo tournament better and deeply. We'll share the fundamental rules of Sumo and delving into the deep-rooted connection between Ryogoku and this ancient sport.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of Seven-Eleven Convenience Store next to Ryogoku Edo NOREN, located right outside West Exit of JR Ryogoku Station Please note that there will be two Ryogoku station and the meeting point is the one of JR line, (NOT Toei-Oedo line).
The tour itself ends around 3pm, but the sumo tournament will end around 6pm, and the later the time, the stronger the matches between Sumo wrestlers. Please help this information for planning your schedule.
Itinerary
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1Ryogoku Edo Noren
Walk around Ryogoku, the sacred place of sumo, with a local guide. Get tips from the tour guide to fully enjoy sumo matches
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Ryogoku Kokugikan
Inside Ryogoku National stadium, there is Sumo museum, so our guide will take you there to share details of Sumo culture and some tips to enjoy Sumo more deeply.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Sumo Museum
Our adventure begins at Edo Noren gai, where the grandeur of a real-size sumo ring awaits. Here, our knowledgeable guide will introduce you to the fundamental rules of Sumo and offer insider tips for maximizing your enjoyment of the matches.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Ryogoku Kokugikan
At last, we'll make our way to the Ryogoku Kokugikan, offering a B seat (7th to 11th front row) ticket on 2nd floor. With luck on your side, you may even catch a close-up view of these Sumo wrestlers. Once settled into your seat, immerse yourself fully in the captivating spectacle of sumo, armed with the invaluable insights garnered from our tour! While our guided tour concludes around 3 pm, please note that the sumo tournament continues until approximately 6 pm. the later the time, the stronger the matches between Sumo wrestlers. Take this into consideration when planning your schedule.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Tour itself ends around 3pm, but the sumo tournament will end around 6pm, and the later the time, the stronger the matches between Sumo wrestlers. Please help this information for planning your schedule.
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Tour itself ends around 3pm, but the sumo tournament will end around 6pm, and the later the time, the stronger the matches between Sumo wrestlers. Please help this information for planning your schedule.
- The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
- Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.
- Out of respect for other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.
- You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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