• * Have lunch at one of the best chanko-nabe restaurants in Ryogoku
• * Enjoy the nutrient hot-pot dish eaten by sumo wrestlers to gain weight and muscles to build their bodies
• * Visit sumo-related landmarks in Ryogoku
• * Learn from your knowledgeable guide how sumo started and developed over 1600 years
• * Increase joy of watching sumo by gaining deep insight into the sport while you are in Japan or back at home; this tour does not include actual watching of sumo bouts

This small group tour, led by a sumo expert, offers an in-depth introduction to sumo, covering its 1600-year history and culture. The tour includes a walking exploration of Ryogoku, the heart of sumo town, where you'll visit sumo landmarks and stables (from outside) while learning about wrestlers' lifestyles. It also features lunch at a top chanko-nabe restaurant, showcasing the nutrient-rich hot-pot dish central to wrestlers’ diets. Beyond sumo, the tour highlights Japanese culture, including a Shinto shrine, Buddhist temple, garden, and sword museum, making it a holistic cultural experience.