Tokyo Sumo Practice Watching & Visit Old Town Museum
Description
Experienced professional guide will explain details of Sumo world. This tour is completely different from other tours. The tour itinerary was created by a former event coordinator at one of Japan's leading theme parks. The charm of the tour goes beyond just visiting the destination; it is structured according to a well-thought-out concept, and is a valuable experience that immerses you in Japanese history and culture. *When the reproduction of Edo town is closed, discounted tour price applies. Experienced guide has developed the whole tour content and will explain the sumo culture and tradition for travelers to understand and enjoy this tour experience. After watching the practice, you will enjoy photo opportunity with real Sumo wrestlers! The minimum number of people for the tour is 2 people.
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Itinerary
Our guide will meet you at Kiyosumi-kshirakawa station at ground level of B1 exit. and will walk together to start the tour.
You can watch real sumo wrestlers practicing from the ringside of the sumo stable. Special permission is required to enter the sumo stable, so this tour is sure to make some great memories.
This is where the beauty of Japanese gardens lies. The silence and artistic scenery will make you feel as if the history of Japan is being spoken to you right in your ears. This is a ``walking forest garden'' that mainly features spring water, rockeries, and dry landscapes. This landscaping method was used in the gardens of feudal lords during the Edo period, but it is also a beautiful garden that was inherited from the landscaping of the Meiji period.
This is a life-size reproduction of the townscape of town in Tokyo at the end of the Edo period, and the changes of the day are created with sound and lighting, and Everyday tools are placed inside each house, and you can actually go up into the house and touch the tools. *When the museum is closed, discounted tour price (1,000 yen/person) applies. Museum is closed on Dec. 8th in 2025 and Jan. 3rd in 2026.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is good for any physical conditions but there are some points that are not accessible with wheelchair or stroller
- No restrictions of age, height, or weight for activities that are included in this tour experience
Reviews(8)
The guide was very competent, friendly, likeable and informed us very well. He spoke very good English We loved our guide and all the places visited. Thank you very much
Thank you very much for joining my tour. I really enjoyed spending time with you and talking about culture of both your and our country. OH, I just visited Hie Shrine (Akasaka-mitsuke) yesterday. It was so beautiful as usual!
Amazing experience, one of the highlights of our 3 month trip. Ken was so insightful and helpful, and we left with a new love for sumo and are keen to look for ways to see a tournament! We also went around a gorgeous Japanese garden with koi and cherry blossoms and a museum. Loved every minute, thank you Ken!
The time I spent on the tour with you folks was enjoyable and valuable to me. I would be very happy if I could help you to learn more about Japanese culture and history. Your interest and understanding of Japan were very impressive and I hope to follow your example. Thank you for this wonderful encounter.
We loved the Sumo practice experience. More detailed information about Sumo, Edo time, and more recent Sumo competitions would have been appreciated. A little handout summarizing Sumo would have been helpful. To my understanding, the garden was unrelated to Sumo. The museum was fun. Again more background would have been great.
Thank you very much for joining the tour. I really appreciate your review is very helpful and good learning for the improvement. I hope that you had a great tie in Japan and looking forward to seeing you again.
Very nice experience. Ken was a superb guide. He gave us lots of information about sumo tradition and Tokyo's history as he took us for a guided visit to a nearby park and museum after the sumo practice.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the tour and I enjoyed sharing time with you folks! I hope that it was a memorable experience during your stay in Japan.
Ken was a great host - punctual, polite and well organised. He speaks fluent English and was very helpful & patient when it came to our questions. The intensity of the sumo will stay with me for a long time. Very worthwhile!
Thank you for joining the sumo tour. I really enjoyed sharing time with you family! I was so amazed with how wonderful your family is and I am hoping that my kids will grow just like you son. I also hope that your stay in Japan will be a memorable one.
Excellent opportunity to appreciate the hard training and discipline of these titans, Ken's tour was the best, speaks excellent English and knows all about this sacred sport. We would definitely recommend it.
Me alegra mucho que hayas disfrutado del recorrido. Fue un momento precioso para mí vivir la gira juntos. Me encantaría que siguieras interesado en la cultura y las tradiciones japonesas.
Awesome experience!! Ken was really kind and joyful, he answered all our questions in a perfect way, also gave us the tips about what to do when entering the stable (sumo gym). Definitely we recommend him and his tours. He speaks very good english btw
I'm really glad that you enjoyed the tour. It was a precious time for me to experience the tour together. I would be happy if you continue to be interested in Japanese culture and traditions.
This was 100% the BEST part of our trip! We came to Japan wanting to see Sumo wrestling and to learn about the Japanese culture and history in full detail. We got that and MORE with this tour. Ken was amazing! He was very friendly, kind and super funny. He is a Japan local so he knows everything you would want to know about the country and he speaks fluent English. We never felt rushed at any point of the tour and he answered all of our questions about the Sumo lifestyle, Japanese culture and overall life in Japan. He even took the time to recommend places to visit, eat at and experience. The tour was amazing but having Ken there definitely made it even more fun and memorable. We would 100% recommend taking a tour with our new friend, Ken.
I had a great time by having a tour with you. I already knew a lot about Japanese culture and history, and I would be really happy if my guide was useful in any way. I really enjoyed walking around the town and visiting facilities, and especially talking with you folks about many topics. Please have great time in the rest of your stay and let's keep in touch!