Ryogoku Kokugikan is an indoor sporting arena that hosts the three sumo tournaments that take place in Tokyo each year (in January, May, and September).
A traditional Edo period area that has seen something of a revitalization in recent decades with the inflow of art museums and, more recently, artisan coffee roasters.
New Year Tokyo Sumo Tournament
Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…
September Tokyo Sumo Tournament
Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…
May Tokyo Sumo Tournament
Six major sumo tournaments (called honbasho) are held during the year—one on each odd month, each taking place…
Museum containing a collection of over 150 items including swords designated as national treasures. There is an explanation of the manufacturing process and an archives room that holds 1,500 historical documents on swords.
Cultural facility tracing the history of the capital over the past 400 years. Original artifacts and replicas are on display with English descriptions.