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Kokugikan (Sumo Hall)

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Experience the intensity of sumo wrestling, the national sport of Japan.

Grand sumo tournaments are held here in January, May, and September. You won't be able to take your eyes off of the match as sumo wrestlers fight for victory. The traditional ceremonies held before and after the matches are also a sight to see.

HOURS Varies by event
CLOSED Varies by event
COST Varies by event
ADDRESS 1-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida-ku
ACCESS Just outside the Ryogoku Station on the JR Sobu Line
TEL 03-3623-5111
WEBSITE http://www.sumo.or.jp/kokugikan/index.html
CREDIT CARD Not accepted

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