Sumo SkyTree
It isn’t always easy to arrange a tour that is truly great for everyone, but
this is certainly one that would qualify. On this eight-hour tour throughsome of the most famous places in Tokyo, you are taken in the earlymorning to a real sumo practice, given a hearty lunch that is common
for sumo wrestlers, bought to a certain tall landmark in Tokyo, andbrought to one of the most important museums in all the city!
This all-inclusive tour is a treat for the whole family, and is sure to be adefinite highlight for your trip here to Japan. Groups of six more or
more are encouraged to contact us to ask about pricing for larger
groups.
We happily present to you, Sumo SkyTree.

Tour Itinerary
8:00 am – Meet at Ryogoku Station
8:15 am – Sumo at
Hakkakubeya/Arashiobeya

Come and witness the rigorous, earlymorning trials of an experienced sumo
wrestler. Your tour guide will give you arundown of the various techniques andexercises used in a standard sumo practice.
Please note that for this portion of the tour,
locations can change, and Favorite Japan
Guide Tour will scout out available “stables”
that will be practicing for your tour date.

9:30 am – Edo Tokyo Museum

We will continue look at another angle ofTokyo history at the Edo Tokyo Museum. Thismuseum is a vivid illustration of a past Tokyo,
called Edo. It is extensive in its detailing ofpast features of the area, and attempts toshowcase much of the prominent and lessprominent details of Japanese life many yearsago.

11:00 am – Sumida HokusaiMuseumDesigned by famous Japanese architect
Kazuyo Sejima, this unique and modern
museum is dedicated to Hokusai Katsushika,a prominent woodblock artist who lived inthis area over 250 years ago. Many importantworks are exhibited here, as well as a libraryspecializing in Hokusai’s work.

12:00 pm – Lunch at Chanko RestaurantChankonabe is a hot pot dish eaten mainly by professional sumo wrestlers.

1:00 pm – Train from Ryogoku to Kinshicho Station
This portion of the tour will walk from Kinshicho Station to Tokyo SkyTree in order tocapture the view from the street.

1:30 pm – Tokyo
SkyTree/Shopping at Soramachi
TownA Option - 2:45 pm – SumidaAquarium

A modern, definitive, and proud symbol ofTokyo, the Tokyo SkyTree is also one of thenewest features of the Tokyo skyline. Thetower is a broadcasting, restaurant, andobservation tower located near Oshiage
Station. It is the tallest tower in the world,
and the second tallest structure in the world.
In short, it is something you simply cannot
miss during your stay in Japan.
The centerpiece of the aquarium is its 350thousand-liter tank, the largest open indoor
tank in Japan, which is home to dozens ofpenguins and several fur seals. The tank isdesigned with thick, clear glass walls withalmost no visible supports to obscure yourview, and allows visitors to see the animals
from virtually any angle. The aquarium also
features an excellent jellyfish display andresearch laboratory.

B Option - 3:00 pm – Sensoji
Temple/Nakamise StreetSensoji Temple is a sacred and highly
important place for Japanese. Any search formust-see locations in Tokyo will often begin
here, and as such, we offer this as the final
point of your tour.

4:00 pm – The tour will conclude at Sumida Aquarium or Asakusa

All tour fees required have been included in this price. This
includes guide fees, transportation, lunch, and entrance fees!
It is all included in the tour. We encourage any questions you
might have about the details of this tour.