Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Ryogkoku area in Tokyo, known as Sumo town. Visit museums dedicated to Sumo, Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e Woodblock prints, Japanese swords, and more. Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture on this walking tour.
Explore the rich cultural heritage of the Ryogkoku area in Tokyo, known as Sumo town. Visit museums dedicated to Sumo, Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e Woodblock prints, Japanese swords, and more. Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture on this walking tour.
- Ryogoku Kokugikan - The tour starts with walking along Sumo Stadium and Sumo museum while seeing the Sumo stable where sumo wrestlers practice. The guide will talk about historic background of Sumo and Sumo wrestling. Sumo museum displays every sumo related things such as sumo wrestler’s attire, Dohyo sumo wrestling’s ring. The museum is closed on Saturday, Sunday and national holidays.
- Ryogoku Kokugikan - The tour starts with walking along Sumo Stadium and Sumo museum while seeing the Sumo stable where sumo wrestlers practice. The guide will talk about historic background of Sumo and Sumo wrestling. Sumo museum displays every sumo related things such as sumo wrestler’s attire, Dohyo sumo wrestling’s ring. The museum is closed on Saturday, Sunday and national holidays.
- National Licensed Tour Guide
- National Licensed Tour Guide
- Lunch
- Museum admission: Fukagawa Edo: 500 yen, Sumida Hokusai Ukiyo-e: 400yen, Japanese sword: 1000yen
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Museum admission: Fukagawa Edo: 500 yen, Sumida Hokusai Ukiyo-e: 400yen, Japanese sword: 1000yen
- Gratuities
Ryogkoku, a district renowned for its association with Sumo wrestling, is home to numerous museums showcasing assorted aspects of traditional Japanese culture, including Sumo, Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e Woodblock prints, the art of the Japanese Sword, and the Edo Museum. As we stroll through the lively Sumo district, our guide provides insightful historical…
Ryogkoku, a district renowned for its association with Sumo wrestling, is home to numerous museums showcasing assorted aspects of traditional Japanese culture, including Sumo, Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e Woodblock prints, the art of the Japanese Sword, and the Edo Museum. As we stroll through the lively Sumo district, our guide provides insightful historical context and ushers us into these cultural museums. The walking tour commences at the Sumida Hokusai museum, housing 1800 exemplary woodblock prints by Hokusai and his students. Post a leisurely stroll through the Yasuda Japanese garden and a relaxed break at Ryogoku terrace café, we step into the Japanese sword museum, a place teeming with swords, armour, sword fittings and more, also presenting a video that illustrates the intricate craftsmanship involved in sword making.
- Gratuities : Your tour guides gratuities are NOT included in the cost of your tour package. Although, not compulsory, tipping is expected and is an expression of your satisfaction with the people who have assisted you throughout your tour. In line with this, we highly suggest that you include the specific amount that you want for the gratuities. For your reference, you base upon the cost of the tour booked as suggested gratuities per person : 10% - $12, 15% - $18, 20% - $24.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
