Ryogoku guided tour with chanko-nabe lunch
Do this because
- Have lunch at one of the best chanko-nabe restaurants in Ryogoku
- Visit sumo-related landmarks and discover the history of sumo
- Enjoy the nutrient hot-pot dish eaten by sumo wrestlers
What to expect
This small-group tour led by a sumo expert guide gives you a chance to get to know all about sumo history and culture and sumo wrestlers' daily lives. 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.
Enjoy a walking tour around Ryogoku, a sumo town. Visit sumo-related landmarks and learn how sumo started and developed over 1600 years. Look at sumo stables from the outside where sumo wrestlers live and train and learn from your knowledgeable guide what their life and career look like plus get answers to any sumo-related questions.
Next, you'll have lunch at one of the best chanko-nabe restaurants in Ryogoku. This nutrient hot-pot dish is the centerpiece of sumo wrestlers' diet to gain weight and muscles to build their bodies. Eating from the same hot-pot dish ferments a sense of solidarity and teamwork. It is not accidental that chankonabe has become the mainstay of the wrestlers' regimen.
Important to know
Know in advance:
- the tour does not entail viewing sumo practice or matches, since its focus is to get to know a broad array of things about sumo to increase the joy of watching either in Japan or back home
- the prices indicated are per person. If you are a group of 2 or more people you must choose the option "2 or more adults" and increase the quantity according to the total number of participants, up to a max of 8
- children up to 5 years old can participate in this tour for free. However, they will not be served lunch at the restaurant
Remember to bring:
- since the tour entails a moderate amount of walking, you should wear comfortable shoes
What’s included
Lunch
Guided walking tour
What’s not included
Alcoholic drinks (can be purchased on site)
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Pickup points
To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.
Provider
Arumachi, Inc.
Need a hand?
Would you like some help making a booking? Or perhaps you just want to ask a few questions. Whatever the reason, don't hesitate to get in touch.
Opening hours: Our team is available from 10.00 to 18.00 CET
Phone number: +44 121 468 3145
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