Ryogoku sumo town history / culture and chanko-nabe lunch

Overview

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

This small group tour with commentaries by a sumo expert guide gives you a chance to get to know all about sumo including its history / culture, and sumo wrestlers' daily life. While you may or may not have a chance to see real sumo bouts during your stay in Japan, this tour will prime you with all the background knowledge to increase your joy of watching sumo, be it in Japan or back home.

The tour consists of two components.

1) Walking tour around Ryogoku, a sumo town.

Visit sumo-related landmarks; learn how sumo started and developed over 1600 years. Look at sumo stables from outside where sumo wrestlers live and train. Learn from your knowledgeable guide how their life and career look like. Get answers to any sumo-related questions.

2) Lunch at a chanko-nabe restaurant

Have lunch at one of the best chanko-nabe restaurants in Ryogoku.

This nutrient hot-pot dish is in the centerpiece of sumo wrestlers’ diet to gain weight and muscles to build their bodies.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Chanko-nabe lunch

Alcoholic Beverages

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Actual sumo viewing like practice or matches

Options

Ryogoku sumo town history / culture and chanko-nabe lunch

Reviews

4.95

20 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Deep dive beautiful walk of sumo history in Ryogoku
Boomer B,
Mar 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was my two nephews and I first ever visit and this tour was a great experience! We had a private tour with Jeff who was kind, fun, and informative. Loved walking through Ryogoku and getting not just sumo history but town and artists history. Fun anecdotal stories, interesting sights and a fabulous lunch to top it off. Jeff was great and took/shared lots of photos for the three of us. I'd say the only drawback was the timing of our trip bc all the Sumo world was in Osaka for the tournament but that was just dumb luck, highly recommend
Fantastic Sumo experience!
David G,
Mar 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Jeff was fantastic! Very knowledgeable, informative and personable. Highly recommend the tour in general and Jeff in particular.
Great job our!
Shalom V,
Mar 16, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Aki-san was very knowledgeable about the culture and ways of sumo wrestling. We were delighted to see the sights and listen to the stories and history of Ryogoku. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in the history and culture of sumo. Great experience!!!