Tokyo: Sumo History Tour with Chanko-Nabe Lunch

About This Experience

Highlights

• Immerse yourself in the world of sumo with a guided tour of Ryōgoku
• Visit Ekō-in Temple, the birthplace of professional sumo tournaments
• Explore the Ryōgoku Kokugikan area, home of modern sumo
• Enjoy a traditional chanko-nabe lunch, the same meal wrestlers eat
• Discover hidden shrines and monuments, including the Chikara-zuka

What's Included

• ✓ Guided walking tour with expert English-speaking guide
• ✓ Visits to Ekō-in Temple, Chikara-zuka Monument, Ryōgoku Kokugikan area
• ✓ Entry to the Sumo Museum (when open on non-tournament days)
• ✓ Traditional sumo dish, Chanko-nabe lunch in Ryōgoku

Not Included

• Hotel pickup/drop-off
• Additional food, drinks, or alcoholic beverages during lunch
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, snacks, train, etc.)

Good to Know

• This tour does not include Sumo Tournament tickets.
• On non-tournament days, the tour includes a visit to the Sumo Museum inside Ryōgoku Kokugikan, where you can see historical artifacts and prints.
• On tournament days, the museum is reserved for ticket holders, so instead the tour focuses on the lively atmosphere outside the arena.

Meeting Point

Ryōgoku Station – West Exit, in front of the 7-Eleven store. Your guide will wait for you and welcome you there. Meeting Time: 10:00 a.m End Point: Ryōgoku Station area near Kokugikan and the lunch restaurant.