Discover sumo, the 1,500-year-old traditional Japanese martial art. Watch bouts by top-division wrestlers in the Kokugikan arena, and visit sumo-related landmarks in the town to deepen your knowledge about sumo before viewing it.
First, embark on a guided walking tour around Ryogoku, a traditional sumo town. Visit sumo-related must-see spots including the Nomino Sukune Shrine, a Shinto shrine where the founder of sumo is commemorated. Feel the atmosphere of old Edo (as Tokyo was called before) and see the Kokugikan arena and the many colorful banners with the wrestler's name written on each of them around the front gate.
Catch a glimpse of the drum tower and see all the awards given to the grand champion. You'll also visit a couple of sumo "stables" to see where wrestlers live and train. Watch bouts between the Makuuchi wrestlers, including the "Yokozuna" (grand champion). Immerse yourself in sumo as you listen to the guide’s real-time commentaries through the earphone guide system.
Information package
Hotel pickup and drop-off
