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Asakusa and Ryogoku Walking Tour with Sumo Wrestler
Tokyo, Japan
2 hours 30 minutes
Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
Date
Today
What You Will Do
Discover an important part of Japanese culture during this 2.5-hoursmall group walking tour through Tokyo’s Asakusa and Ryogoku districts with a sumo wrestler. Learn about how the sport works and see some of the most significant sumo sites in Tokyo with a friendly former wrestler as a guide. Visit a famous sumo wrestling stadium, shop for supplies at an outfitter store and grab delicious snacks along Nakamise Street. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to uncover an important part of Japanese life. This tour is limited to eight people for a small-group experience.
May take a taxi from Ryogoku to Asakusa, and the fare is included.
May take a taxi from Ryogoku to Asakusa, and the fare is included.
What's Included?
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Local translator
- Led by Sumo wrestler
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from a meeting spot
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Ryōgoku Edo NOREN, 1-chōme-3-20 Yokoami, Sumida City
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Ryogoku Kokugikan
Built in 1985, this huge stadium can accommodate over 10,000 visitors. While experiencing the excitement of a sumo tournament is the best way to get a feel for this popular sport, you can also check out the hall on days when no events are scheduled. See the dramatic hanging roof that covers the ring and take photos with sumo-related props.To learn more about the history and culture of this ancient sport, on weekdays you can visit the Sumo Museum on the premises.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Beauty of Japan.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Please note that a wrestler may be just-retired sumo wrestler if active wrestler is not available due to tournaments or other reasons. Of course, there is no difference in the quality or knowledge about sumo world.
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Guide Options
- Guide - English
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