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Tokyo Grand Sumo Tournaments are held at this location in January, May and September. The Sumo museum is attached to this building.
Japanese restaurants where you can feel the food culture and traditions of the Edo Period are gathered in the old station building of historic Ryogoku Station. There is a sumo ring in the space that is reminiscent of classic townhouse of the Edo period, and you can enjoy the atmosphere unique to the area of Ryogoku.
Famous as a sumo town, there are many Chanko restaurants in Ryogoku. Why don't you go around various shops and find your favorite Chanko?
A popular location to view sakura since the Edo era. Also a popular spot for ume and hydrangea, with flowers to be viewed throughout the year. A walk through the park while viewing the TOKYO SKYTREE℠ is recommended.
The promenade along both sides of the Sumida River from Minamisenju to Kachidoki is called the Sumida River Terrace. How about taking a walk or a jog while gazing at the Sumida River where the breezy wind blows?
A temple where you can pray to the Buddha of the more than 100,000 unrelated Buddhas lost to the Great Fire of the 1657. People who visit here have made Ryogoku a bustling place, and a place where various shops and performing arts gather.
TOKYO SKYTREESM, the tallest tower in the world, standing 634meters high. Centered in a commercial property with various popular shops available at the base in the TOKYO Solamachi℠ shopping mall. At the TOKYO SKYTREESM observation deck, experience an exquisite panoramic night view of Tokyo like never before.
The oldest temple in Tokyo, built in 628 AD. The main artifact is a Buddhist statue that is said to have been recovered by a fisherman at the Sumida river. Walks to this temple in the early morning or while illuminated at night are recommended.
The official name of this structure is "Fu Rai Jin Mon". With the giant lantern at the center, the god of wind and the god of thunder to each side, this is the symbol of the town of Asakusa.
The Nishi Naka-dori shopping district in Tsukishima is known for the nationally popular food "Monja-yaki". Monja-yaki was originally a snack when it appeared during the Meiji-era. Having evolved, many shops in Tsukishima serve it as a tasty meal.
An elegant and mature town with one of Japan's longest-established department stores and brand name shops. A trendy place where you can enjoy fashion, gourmet food, and culture.
One of Japan's leading electric towns, known affectionately as "Akiba." It is also popular with overseas tourists as a kind of Mecca for Japanese anime culture.
This is a downtown area with many renovated old warehouses and many stylish restaurants and cafes.
Famous as the best night spot in the Sumida Ward. It is also popular as a shopping town.
A unique museum where you can learn the history of Tokyo from the Edo period to today, through elaborately made exhibitions. The realistic diorama of Edo town takes you back in time to the Edo period.
The museum was opened in 1968 to preserve, appreciate, research, and pass on the tradition of Japanese swords, which are cultural assets sublimated into arts and crafts. Japanese swords are now receiving a great deal of interest from overseas.
Well Known as a world-class Ukiyo-e artist,Hokusai Katsushika spent most of his 90 years in Sumida Ward.Information on the relationship between Hokusai and the local community is presented domestically and internationally.
Become introduced to the wonderful history of Ryogoku fireworks and see a cross-section model of a fireworks ball. You can also watch a video explaining how to make fireworks.
1-2-13 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan / +81-3-5637-7041
1-2-13 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0015, Japan / +81-3-5637-7041