Ryogoku:Sumo Town Guided Walking Tour with Chanko-nabe lunch Ryogoku sumo town history / culture and chanko-nabe lunch
ID: GYG490322-869157
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:30 hours
Description
Explore the history / culture of sumo at sumo-related landmarks in Ryogoku. Enjoy chanko-nabe lunch eaten by sumo wrestlers to gain weight and build muscles.
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.
It is not accidental that the dish has become the mainstay of the wrestlers' regimen.
① Food needs to be prepared in the stable by wrestlers; no professional cooks available. Under this constraint, it is preferable to be able to cook easily in a short time.
② It is nutritionally well balanced.
③ Since it is heated during preparation, it is highly hygienic.
④ Eating from the same hot-pot dish ferments a sense of solidarity and teamwork.
Highlights
- Have lunch at one of the best chanko-nabe restaurants in Ryogoku.
- Enjoy the nutrient hot-pot dish eaten by sumo wrestlers.
- Visit sumo-related landmarks in Ryogoku.
- Learn how sumo started and developed over 1600 years.
- Increase joy of watching sumo by gaining deep insight into the sport.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
