Overview
Discover sumo not only as a sport, but as a centuries-old way of life—and experience the food tradition that grew alongside it. Led by a sumo expert, this small-group tour explores Ryogoku, the heart of Japan’s sumo world. Visit sumo-related landmarks and learn how sumo evolved over more than 1,600 years. See sumo stables from outside and discover how wrestlers train, eat, sleep, and live together under a strict hierarchy. Then experience this unique stable culture through chanko-nabe. More than a meal for building wrestlers’ bodies, this hearty hot pot is traditionally prepared and shared within the stable. Cooking and eating together reflect its hierarchy, discipline, teamwork, and communal bonds. Enjoy chanko-nabe at a renowned Ryogoku restaurant, connecting what you have learned about sumo with the everyday lives of its wrestlers. *This tour does not include watching actual sumo bouts.
- Chanko-nabe lunch
