Ryogoku Kokugikan
Called the Ryogoku Kokugikan, this is widely known as a venue for sumo competitions. It can accommodate more than 10,000 spectators and hosts various events besides sumo including pro-wrestling, boxing and concerts. Inside the venue’s shop visitors can purchase sweets and original merchandise featuring sumo motifs even when an official sumo tournament is not being held. The facility also houses the Sumo Museum where visitors can see color prints and ornamental aprons, as well as photos of past yokozuna champions.
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Tokyo Sumida-ku Yokoami 1-3-28
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- 0336235111
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- Go to the sumo tournament. Just go. It’s that good.
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- 5 stars. Go if you can. One of the best and most memorable days of my life. Culture, art, sport, laughter, tradition, respect, excitement…it had everything.
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- Very entertaining!!
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- I am not a big sports dude and I know a lot of football players are business majors and go out with cheerleader girls!! I may be making that up but it is just an assumption I have!! I enjoy boxing...
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- Great experience
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- Very glad I attended the New Years Sumo Championship, I stayed for an afternoon watching the matches. I was in the stands, the chairs are comfortable, the stadium is clean. In the hallway is food...
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