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Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena is the biggest Sumo Arena in Japan and one of the top tourist destinations in Tokyo.
For sports and spiritual purposes, it’s the first choice for sumo fans to enjoy Sumo Match in Japan. However, achieving the goal requires basic tasks, such as booking Tokyo Sumo Ticket in advance.
Location:
Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena is located in Ryogoku Sumo Town, Sumida City, Tokyo. It’s the biggest Sumo Arena in Japan that can hold about 20,000 spectators.
Besides, every Grand Sumo takes place here every year. Grand Sumo is the top in Sumo Matches. It’s worth mentioning here that Japan holds six times Sumo Tournaments every year. But Grand Sumo is fixed to be held in Tokyo.
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The first stadium was built-in 1906-1909.
Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena is easy to access by train. At the same time, the stadium is barrier-free, with all types of indoor facilities.
It has a conference room, Sumo Museum, restaurants, cafes, souvenir stores, and photo spots with Sumo wrestlers.
Besides Grand Sumo, the stadium holds two more Sumo matches held in May and September.
Watching Sumo Tournament at Ryogoku Kokugikan is like a dream for many sumo fans, which only comes true with proper actions. The reason is sumo is National Sport in Japan as well. But on the other hand, sumo is deeply related to Shintoism.
Note: Read my Grand Sumo Tour post to know the deep meaning of Sumo
80% of the Japanese population belongs to Shintoism. So, people want to watch sumo for their spiritual achievements and for National Sports. So, getting Tokyo Sumo Ticket is really tough but not impossible.
The best way to watch sumo in Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena is to book a Tokyo Sumo Ticket in advance.
Access:
Nearest Station: Ryogoku Station
Toei Oedo Line
Via A3 Exit
5 minutes walk
JR Sobu Line local train
Via West Exit
2 minutes walk
Tokyo Mizube Line
Via Ryogoku departure/arrival area
3-minute walk
Address:
1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan
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