20 Top Tourist Spots in Tokyo

8. Ryogoku 

Location: Ryogoku

Ryogoku is home to sumo, when you get out from JR Ryogoku station, you already see large portraits and handprints of famous sumo wrestlers. Close to the station, there is Kokugikan, a sumo arena where The Grand Sumo Tournament takes place. Many sumo stables are located in the area too, so you may encounter some sumo wrestlers and trainees when you walk around or even at the convenience store in the area! You can also spot the small sumo statues on the streets, and don’t forget to try out the famous sumo wrestler food chanko-nabe (hot pot).  

If you are in Tokyo in January, March or September, you can watch the Grand Sumo Tournament in Tokyo. We offer a fun guided tour! There’s no better way to watch sumo than watching it with a sumo enthusiast aka a knowledgeable guide!
Also, outside of the tournaments, we offer tours at the sumo stable where you can watch the wrestler’s daily morning practice. Check out our special sumo tours below!