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Ryogoku Kokugikan
両国国技館Tokyo · Kanto
Ryogoku Kokugikan is the main venue for sumo wrestling in Japan, hosting major tournaments throughout the year. The arena is also home to a museum dedicated to the history of sumo, showcasing artifacts and memorabilia that highlight this traditional sport.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.4· 8,832 reviews
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Sat–Sun Closed
- Admission
- In-venue Sumo Museum is free admission (except during honbasho tournaments, which require a paid match ticket).
- Nearest station
- RYŌGOKU STATION · 6 min walk
- Website
- kokugikan.sumo.or.jp
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Sun closedFreeStored weekly hours
Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM Sat–Sun Closed
Closures
- Note: hours are for the free Sumo Museum inside (weekdays only; also closed holidays/New Year).
Note
- During Tokyo honbasho (Jan/May/Sep) entry is restricted to tournament ticket-holders.
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~18 min by car
Tags
sumoculture
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