Ryogoku
- Published on : 28/12/2012
- by : Japan Experience
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Ryogoku. Read about Ryogoku in the east of Tokyo, most famous as the home of Japanese sumo wrestling in Tokyo, Japan.
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Ryogoku Bridge (Ryogokubashi)
Ryogoku
Ryogoku is synonymous with sumo, and has been for almost the past 300 years.
Home to the Ryogoku Kokugikan (Ryogoku National Sports Stadium), three
of Japan's six annual sumo championships take place here at the Tokyo-basho: the hatsu (New Year) basho held in January, the natsu (summer) tournament in May, and the aki (autumn) event in September.
Sumo Stables
Many sumo stables or heya are situated here, many of which can even be visited
by the tourist, along with the Sumo Museum, dedicated to the history of Japan's national sport.
Culinary-wise the Ryogoku area is also renowned for its sumo connections with hearty chanko-nabe, the traditional dish of the sumo-ka.
Eko-in Temple
However, as much as sumo flavors the area, there is more to Ryogoku than just the national sport. Ryogoku is also home to the beautiful and history-laden Eko-in Temple, dedicated to the souls of those who died without anyone to mourn them; to the elegant Kyu-Yasuda Teien Gardens, and the must-see Edo-Tokyo Museum. Read more about Ryogoku.
Sumo wrestlers' banners fly outside the Kokugikan in Ryogoku
Ryogoku Station, Tokyo
Getting to Ryogoku
Ryogoku is accessed form Ryogoku Station (JR Sobu Line) or Ryogoku Station (Toei Oedo subway line).
Kokugikan - the spiritual home of Japanese sumo
Sumo wrestlers' banners fly outside the Kokugikan in Ryogoku, Tokyo
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