The national sumo hall, in use since 1985 and seating over 10,000, hosts three of the six annual grand tournaments, in January, May and September. Ryogoku around it is home to many sumo stables and chanko-nabe restaurants.
- Address
- 1 Chome-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan
- Hours
- Grand tournaments in January, May and September (15 days each); not open as a sight on other days except the Sumo Museum
- Best time to go
- Afternoon · About 4 h
- Price
- Price not verified (tickets set per tournament by the Japan Sumo Association)
- Price level
- JPY JPY
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Some stables nearby allow early-morning practice viewing, usually only with advance application by phone (japan-guide.com).
- Outside tournaments, the small Sumo Museum and shop are open (japan-guide.com).