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Ryōgoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena
Tokyo, Japan
About Ryōgoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena
The Ryōgoku Kokugikan is the home of Tokyo's three annual Grand Sumo Tournaments — January, May, and September — where the ancient sport's elaborate rituals of salt-throwing, shiko stomping, and the gyoji referee's commands unfold in the most authentic traditional sports atmosphere in the world. Attending a full tournament day, which runs from early morning amateur bouts to the prime-time yokozuna clashes in the late afternoon, is one of global sport's most immersive and rewarding experiences. The chanko nabe stew restaurants surrounding the arena — owned by retired sumo wrestlers — are the mandatory dining choice before or after.
Located in Tokyo.
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About Ryōgoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena
The Ryōgoku Kokugikan is the home of Tokyo's three annual Grand Sumo Tournaments — January, May, and September — where the ancient sport's elaborate rituals of salt-throwing, shiko stomping, and the gyoji referee's commands unfold in the most authentic traditional sports atmosphere in the world. Attending a full tournament day, which runs from early morning amateur bouts to the prime-time yokozuna clashes in the late afternoon, is one of global sport's most immersive and rewarding experiences. The chanko nabe stew restaurants surrounding the arena — owned by retired sumo wrestlers — are the mandatory dining choice before or after.
Ryōgoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena is located in Tokyo, Japan.