Half Day Walking Tour of Asakusa: Meiji Shrine and Shibuya including Sumo Stable Visit
Tokyo, Japan
Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 5 hours
On this 5-hour morning tour, you will watch the powerful and tough Sumo training early in the morning and move to the most popular sightseeing spot, Asakusa. After visiting the busy Asakusa area, you will visit the sacred serene forest of the Meiji Jingu, which is also associated with Sumo wrestling. Then, you will experience the hustle and bustle at the "modern" Shibuya Scramble Crossing.
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On this 5-hour morning tour, you will watch the powerful and tough Sumo training early in the morning and move to the most popular sightseeing spot, Asakusa. After visiting the busy Asakusa area, you will visit the sacred serene forest of the Meiji Jingu, which is also associated with Sumo wrestling. Then, you will experience the hustle and bustle at the "modern" Shibuya Scramble Crossing.Sumo wrestling can be traced back to ancient Shinto rituals to wish for a bountiful harvest and honor the spirits in Japan. Now, it has become a worldwide sport. Depending on availability, you will have the opportunity to see the powerful and tough Sumo wrestlers training early in the morning. There are no seats, but you will be allowed to observe their training sessions.
After watching the Sumo training, you will be visiting Asakusa, which will also be exciting since it is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo where you can enjoy the Nakamise Shopping Street, the famous Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine.
Escaping crowded old town Asakusa, you will feel the breeze in the sacred forest of the Meiji-Jingu. Sumo is associated with this shrine and Sumo stars gather and perform the ring-entering ritual display every January.
After relaxing at the peaceful Meiji Jingu, you will go back to reality and experience the Japanese hustle and bustle at the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing and get a taste of modern Japan!
Please note: Visits to the Sumo stables are valid only when the stable permits.
After watching the Sumo training, you will be visiting Asakusa, which will also be exciting since it is one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Tokyo where you can enjoy the Nakamise Shopping Street, the famous Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine.
Escaping crowded old town Asakusa, you will feel the breeze in the sacred forest of the Meiji-Jingu. Sumo is associated with this shrine and Sumo stars gather and perform the ring-entering ritual display every January.
After relaxing at the peaceful Meiji Jingu, you will go back to reality and experience the Japanese hustle and bustle at the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing and get a taste of modern Japan!
Please note: Visits to the Sumo stables are valid only when the stable permits.
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