This tour is designed for those who wish to fully immerse themselves in the Sumo tournament experience.

During this tour, you'll explore Ryogoku, the revered heartland of Sumo. Your guide will lead you to various locations, providing cultural and historical insights that enhance your appreciation of the Sumo tournament. Start by learning the fundamental rules of Sumo and delving into the deep-rooted connection between Ryogoku and this ancient sport. As you traverse the town, insights and stories about Sumo will unfold, enriching your overall experience.

Your journey through Ryogoku starts from Edo Noren gai where you can see the real size of sumo ring. Your guide will explain the basic rules of Sumo and share some tips to enjoy the match. After that, walk around the town to visit some Sumo historical spots. Then, you'll make pit stops at an exclusive sumo souvenir shop and a traditional Japanese sweets store—both unique to this area.

Following this, it's time to head to the Ryogoku Kokugikan. 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.

Viktig informasjon

Know in advance:

Not wheelchair or stroller accessible
The minimum age to participate in this experience is 16
The guided tour lasts 1.5 hours and ends at 3 pm. However, sumo matches at Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena will be held until 6 pm. The later the time, the more exciting the fight will be as the stronger wrestlers (Yokozuna, Ohzeki, and Sekiwake) fight later, so please use this information to help you plan your evening
On the last day of Sumo tournament (May 26th), you will get A-ranked seats, which are 4-6 front row seats on the 2nd floor
Please be prepared for hot weather in the summer

Remember to bring:

Water and a hat to prevent heat stroke as summer in Japan is very hot and humid

Sted

Japan, 〒130-0015 Tokyo, Sumida City, Yokoami, 1 Chome−３−20 両国江戸NOREN（江戸のれん）

Møtested:

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 guide will be holding a red/orange sign saying "Magical Trip".