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Ryogoku Kokugikan

Ryogoku, Tokyo

Ryogoku Kokugikan
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The national sumo stadium. If a tournament is on, drop everything: 15 days each January, May, and September of the best live sport spectacle in Japan. Off-season, the neighbourhood still runs on sumo.

Nearest station Ryogoku (JR Sobu Line)
Cost ¥¥
Time needed Half day on tournament days
Best time Jan, May, Sep tournaments

Insider tip

Cheap upper-tier tickets go on sale each morning at the box office. Off-season, eat chanko nabe (sumo stew) at a stable-run restaurant nearby.

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How do I get to Ryogoku Kokugikan?
The nearest station is Ryogoku (JR Sobu Line). Ryogoku Kokugikan is in Ryogoku, Tokyo.
How much does Ryogoku Kokugikan cost?
Ryogoku Kokugikan is mid-range, marked ¥¥ on our price scale.
How long do you need at Ryogoku Kokugikan?
Plan for half day on tournament days.
When is the best time to visit Ryogoku Kokugikan?
Jan, May, Sep tournaments.

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