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Full-Day Unique Sumo Experience in Katsuragi, Nara in Japan, Osaka

1-chōme-17-11 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

We will visit Katsuragi City, old Japanese city where Sumo was born.

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Duration 8 hours

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Languages

French, English

Group size

1–8 travelers

Full description

Come with us to visit Taima district in Katsuragi on foot and by public transport!

Taima-dera is a Buddhist temple founded in 612. We begin our visit there. We will see its famous Taima Mandala, a magnificent representation of Buddhist paradise. We will then take a walk on Taimadera Street, an old town that is tending to modernize.

We will stop at the Kehayaza Sumo Museum. We will learn more about this iconic sport linked to the history and culture of Japan. We can even have a fun sumo experience!

The end of our trip will take us to Chujodo Honpo, a traditional pastry shop near the station. We can take a gourmet break to enjoy the delicious chujo mochi, a sweet local specialty.

After this day, you will learn more about Japanese history, sumo and Buddhism. You will also have had a good breath of fresh air in the Japanese countryside. Are you coming? We are waiting for you!

Itinerary

Taima-dera was found in 612 by Imperial Prince Maroko, brother of the famous Prince Shotoku, while all the burg in the neighbourhood were used as capitale of Japan one after the other. The main object of veneration is Yakushi, the healing Buddha but the main attraction is the Taima Mandala, image of the paradise of the Pure Land.

Taima-dera street. We already walked on Taimadera street. It remained traditional while getting modern. We can visit it between Taima-dera and Kehayaza sumo museum. Souvenirs for you!

Kehayaza Sumo Museum. Sumo, Japanese wrestling, is today recognized as a side of the Japanese culture but few are the people who really knows it. It is in Nara, Katsuragi City, Taima district that Sumo is born. Visiting Katsuragi is the occasion to know more about this sport in Kehayaza Sumo Museum.

Japanese sweets and souvenirs. Chujodo Honpo: after effort comes comfort. After experimenting Sumo, we can go to rest and to eat some delicious chujo mochi, red bean paste on rice paste, the local specialty, in Chujodo Honpo, on our way back. The very good pastry shop can be found in this traditional Japanese street in front of the station before setting off again for new adventures.

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Meals: 1
  • Transfer
  • Entrance fee
  • Guide and Guide Fees (their Transport, Lunch, and Entrance Fees)

Not included

  • around 2,000 JPY/person
  • around 1,000 JPY/person
  • Keihayaza Sumo Museum
  • Taima-dera Temple
  • Public transportation

Important information

Meeting point

1-chōme-17-11 Nanbanaka, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0011, Japan

Don’t forget

Infants must not sit on laps Wheelchair accessible Not wheelchair accessible Not recommended for people with back problems

Cancellation policy

5% charge if cancelled within 23976 hours of start. 20% charge if cancelled within 480 hours of start. 50% charge if cancelled within 240 hours of start. 100% charge if cancelled within 48 hours of start.

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With GetExperience since 2026

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