Ryogoku Kokugikan or the Ryogoku Sumo Arena offers three grand sumo wrestling tournaments every year. This arena draws your attention with its traditional-style seats and atmosphere while you are enjoying games of the national sport of Japan (sumo).
Fully equipped to accommodate international visitors. Offers cashless payment options, towel rentals, and discount coupons specifically for travelers from abroad.
A 670-meter-long shopping street with a variety of small shops.
Traditional Japanese bathhouses(SENTO).
This museum owns over 38,000 artifacts relating to the culture and history of tobacco and salt both from Japan and overseas.
This is a museum where you can enjoy learning the 400 years of history and culture of Edo-Tokyo.
A museum introducing Edo hanabi (fireworks) and brimming with the atmosphere of the era.
This aquarium features a unique lineup, including the ”Jellyfish Kaleidoscope” and ”Edo-rium,” which can only be seen at this aquarium.
A museum specializing in Japanese swords. Some 190 items including swords, mountings and fittings, armor, and information on metalwork.
A museum that displays precious references to sumo wrestling — a form of traditional culture dating to the era of Japanese myths.
It is 634 meters tall, the tallest free-standing broadcasting tower in the world. From its two observatories, you can overlook a view up to 70 km away on a sunny day.
Founded by Kunio Kobayashi, the notable bonsai (potted plant) creator. Artistic bonsai are in line with each other at the Japanese garden. You can also purchase some of them.
Ryogoku and its surrounding areas are rich in tradition and culture that have been passed down since the Edo period (1603-1868). Find everything you want to know about Ryogoku, here at our information center.
Directly connected to Oshiage Station, located next to TOKYO SKYTREE, and representing all the attractions of Sumida City 's industry, culture, history, tourism, and gourmet food. Duty free is available.
Displays and sells cut glass. Workshops are also offered.
The bridge is called Kuramae (”front of warehouse”) since rice was stored in the area during the Edo period. Painted in bright yellow, the bridge reminds us of rice grains.
This is where Michizane Sugawara, the god of learning and study, is enshrined. You can enjoy flower festivals, too; there are flowers blooming all year round.
Torikoe Shrine has over 1,360 years of history. It is an old, historical shrine that receives many visitors at its traditional events such as the Tondo Yaki ceremonial burning and the Torikoe Festival.