Ryōgoku Kokugikan

Save
  • Address
    1-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida-ku
  • Website
  • Transport
    underground rail: JR Sōbu or Toei Ōedo Line to Ryōgoku (main exit)

Let us know if these details are incorrect

Lonely Planet review

Just north of Ryōgoku Station is this sumō stadium with its adjoining Sumō Museum (03 3622 0366). Fifteen-day tournaments ( basho ) take place here three times a year (January, May and September) while three other tournaments are held in other cities in March, July and November. Together, these basho decide who will be the yokozuna or grand champion.

Although quite small, the museum displays a rotating selection of interesting artefacts of sumō history and art (mostly wood-block prints). When sumō tournaments are on at the stadium, only those holding tickets to the matches can enter the museum.