Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena, <em>Tokyo</em>
Tokyo

Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena, Tokyo

About Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena

The Ryōgoku Kokugikan takes pride in being the centre of the sumo world. This is also a place where a lot of sumo wrestlers live and train together. Apart from the sumo stables, the Ryōgoku Kokugikan also has restaurants that serve Chanko- the traditional meal of the sumo wrestlers. The best part is that you can taste the food and know more about the local cuisine of Tokyo. These restaurants are managed by the old wrestlers that live nearby the Ryōgoku Kokugikan. Discover the vibrant heart of Japan with exclusive Tokyo tour packages, blending tradition, modernity, and unforgettable experiences.


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Open 7 days a week
Partially_paid entry
Monday10:00 – 16:30
Tuesday10:00 – 16:30
Wednesday10:00 – 16:30
Thursday10:00 – 16:30
Friday10:00 – 16:30
Saturday10:00 – 16:30
Sunday10:00 – 16:30
Hours are seasonal — confirm your date at checkout. Special events may extend closing time.

Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena Highlights

• Watch the sumo wrestling tournaments at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in its full glory.
• Visit the venue even when the tournaments are not going on to know more about the place and its history. 
• Take a stroll through the sumo stables near the Ryogoku Kokugikan to know more about the lifestyle of the sumo wrestlers.
• Try out the local dishes in restaurants near the Ryogoku Kokugikan run by former wrestlers.
• Eat the Chanko nabe- the staple dish consumed by the wrestlers at the Ryogoku Kokugikan.
• Shop for traditional Japanese souvenirs like hand knitted footwear in shops located near the Ryogoku Kokugikan. 

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Point of Interest for Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena

Visit the sumo stables

Visit the sumo stables

As the name suggests, this is the place where the sumo wrestlers train and live too. Many of these sables are located nearby the premises of the Ryogoku Kokugikan so that you can check them out too. Here, you can know more about the lifestyle of the wrestlers along with how they train. If you are planning to visit this place, you will require the help of a Japanese speaker. This is because most of the explanations about these places happen in Japanese.


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