KOKUGIKAN in Sumida-ku

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  Globalwheels Japan

  :: 22 February 2018 12:15:57

  Fantastic experience even if not a big Sumo fan. Probably best to go with a local to help understand any subplots and form guides. Check out the hand prints at Ryogoku train station.

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  Fredrik Norman

  :: 11 February 2018 12:23:12

  The tournament area is easily accessible by metro and the building is spacious with many places to sit and eat. There are toilets everywhere. Finding seats was a bit of a hassle since understanding where to sit was hard from the information on the tickets. The staff however, was friendly and helped us find our way.

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  Pat Iampietro

  :: 31 January 2018 06:06:59

  As sumo arenas go, don't know of a better one. Lots of heya and chanko nabe places in the area, as well as Tokyo Edo & Sumida Hokusai Bijutsukan.

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  Anna Wahidiati

  :: 24 January 2018 16:28:09

  If you want to experience sumo, this is the place to go. Book your ticket in advance to get the best seat. Once inside the building, don't forget to buy bento or sushi box and your prefered drink to enjoy while you're watching.

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  abhishek kumar

  :: 22 January 2018 00:39:37

  As a foreigner, the place seemed a lot easy even to travel alone. Quite difficult to get tickets for any day, luckily I got a Friday ticket for 5,100 yen which was worth it as it's valid for the whole day. Matches begin quite early @8am but the main tournament begins @2:30 PM. You can see the sumo wrestlers up and close coming near the south gate. There are lot of food and drink options which are reasonably priced, outside food and drinks aren't allowed. You have a beer and enjoy the match.