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Day 1
Meet at meeting point: [Meet up time]7:15AM Tokyo Metro Oshiage (Skytree Mae) Station, Toei-Asakusa Line Oshiage Station A1 Exit (ground floor). A1 Exit (ground floor, outside) *The tour starts at 7:30am.Attractions and Activities: Oshiage (Free entry) Meet your guide at 7:30am at the nearby train station before making your way to the sumo stable. Get ready to get some amazing insight into this unique Japanese sport that originated from the religion of Shintoism. Learn from your guide about how the origin of sumo dates back at least 1500 years, and about how it preserves rituals and traditional aspects of Shinto while also being a major spectator sport in Japan. Before you take your seat on the ground in the sumo stable, learn about the six annual Grand Tournaments that all go on for 15-days. Three of them are in Tokyo, and one in Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka respectively. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Sumida River (Free entry) Watch quietly and respectfully as the sumo wrestlers go through their daily routine. You are sure to be in awe as you see them going through their rigorous training, and you will gain a newfound insight into this ancient art. At the end of the practice, your guide will walk you back to the train station where you will part ways. 1 hr(s)30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Sumida River (Free entry) Take a photo with the sumo wrestlers and finish the tour *Please note that the practice may end earlier than usual, meaning the tour will be shorter than mentioned depending on the day 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: TOKYO SKYTREE (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) We start from the foot of Tokyo Skytree and back to Skytree after the tour.
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion [Meet up time]7:15AM Tokyo Metro Oshiage (Skytree Mae) Station, Toei-Asakusa Line Oshiage Station A1 Exit (ground floor). A1 Exit (ground floor, outside) *The tour starts at 7:30am.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.