# Three days in old Tokyo

> A slow arrival, sumo practice in Ryogoku and an Asakusa walk with matcha and monjayaki. Two activities, with the afternoons left open.

- Destination: [Japan](https://unsoldadventures.com/destinations/japan.md)
- Length: 3 days, 2 activities to book
- Web page: https://unsoldadventures.com/itineraries/japan-tokyo-three-days/

## At a glance

- Day 1 (Tokyo): Arrive and settle into the east side
- Day 2 (Tokyo): Sumo stable morning practice with a local guide (bookable activity)
- Day 3 (Tokyo): Old Tokyo Asakusa Walk with Matcha and Monjayaki (bookable activity)

Three days based in eastern Tokyo, with two guided activities and space to find your own favorite streets. Use this on its own or as the first part of a longer Japan trip.

## Day 1: Settle into Tokyo

Stay in Asakusa or Ryogoku, close to the next two mornings. Walk along the Sumida River if you have the energy, eat early and leave the evening free.

## Day 2: Sumo practice in Ryogoku

Watch morning practice with a local guide who explains the rituals as they happen. Keep the afternoon open for a neighborhood walk or a rest.

## Day 3: Asakusa, matcha and lunch

Walk the lanes around Sensoji with a neighborhood guide, whisk your own matcha and cook monjayaki or okonomiyaki for lunch. The rest of the day is yours.

## The activities to book

- [Sumo stable morning practice with a local guide](https://unsoldadventures.com/activities/sumo-stable-morning-practice-with-a-local-guide-152592f3-9507-430b-a717-7483840a59d9.md): Morning sumo practice, up close in a Ryogoku stable. From $94, rated 5 (64 reviews), 2 h. Book: https://unsoldadventures.com/go/sumo-stable-morning-practice-with-a-local-guide-152592f3-9507-430b-a717-7483840a59d9
- [Old Tokyo Asakusa Walk with Matcha and Monjayaki](https://unsoldadventures.com/activities/old-tokyo-asakusa-walk-with-matcha-and-monjayaki-86a08414-88c3-44cf-8111-cc3895896f45.md): Wander Asakusa's old lanes with a local guide, then whisk matcha and cook monjayaki. From $83, rated 5 (44 reviews), 3 h. Book: https://unsoldadventures.com/go/old-tokyo-asakusa-walk-with-matcha-and-monjayaki-86a08414-88c3-44cf-8111-cc3895896f45