In recent years certain areas of Tokyo have become popular, like Kiyosumi-shirakawa, Hikifune, and Oshiage, etc., but we can’t forget the Sumo town of Ryogoku! There are probably many people who have heard of it, but have never been there. I’m going to recommend great places in Ryogoku for those who have never been.

 

 

The Hokusai Museum, opened in 2016!

The Sumida Hokusai Museum was built in 2016, in Sumida-ku Tokyo, where Hokusai Katsushika spent most of his life.

Works by this world famous artist are exhibited here along with Hokusai’s history in Sumida-ku. I recommend this place for Hokusai fans, art lovers and for those interested in the Edo period of history.

 

<Sumida Hokusai Museum>
Address: 2-7-2 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
TEL: +(81)3-5777-8600
HP: https://hokusai-museum.jp/

 

 

Ryogoku Edo NOREN, great Japanese food!

 

Source: https://yuyujiteki-k.com/840.html

 

The form station building of Ryogoku station was remodeled and opened in November 2016 as a gourmet spot called, “Ryogoku Edo NOREN”. Built with the concept of “enjoy the refined food culture of Edo”, this building houses 12 Japanese cuisine restaurants offering Edo style sushi, monjayaki (originating from Tsukiji), kaisendon (seafood), and more. The Ryogoku tourist information center can also be found here and different events are held depending on the season, so not only food, but you can also enjoy some sightseeing.

 

<Ryogoku Edo NOREN>
Address: 1-3-20 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
HP: https://www.jrtk.jp/edonoren/

 

 

Edoyu, you can spend half a day here!

Source: https://kanto.pokanavi.jp/content.php?eid=00165

“Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu” is a spa offering public baths, stone saunas, seitai therapy, massage, and even a place to eat; located a one minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line. Come here and easily spend half the day or an entire day relaxing. I also recommend this as a place to unwind after spending the day sightseeing.

 

<Ryogoku Yuya Edoyu>
Address: 1-5-8 Kamezawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
TEL: +(81)3-3621-2611
HP: https://www.edoyu.com/ryougoku/

 

 

Kokugikan, a must see location.

Photographs of featuring generations Yokozuna (highest rank in Sumo) and bronze statues decorate the JR Ryogoku Station. Seeing this it’s obvious Ryogoku is synonymous with Sumo, or in other words the “Ryogoku Kokugikan”. Just looking at the building from the outside you can feel the excitement. Occasionally you can see a sumo wrestler walking in a yukata nearby, the entrance is also lined with colorful flags; a place you will definitely want to take photos. I recommend this spot when Sumo tournaments are being held!

 

<Kokugikan>
Address: 1-3-28 Yokoami, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN
TEL: +(81)3-3623-5111
HP: https://www.sumo.or.jp/Kokugikan

 

 

Yokozuna Yokochome, a cozy atmosphere offering comfort food.

Source: https://tamagazou.machinami.net/ryogoku.htm

 

Signs for gyoza, offal, yakiniku, yakitori, chanko, etc. stretch along “yokozuna yokochome”.　Each shop has its own charm in the densely populated side street and you can see the passing of time in many businesses. Here the shop staff are friendly, the shop owners teach you about Ryogoku’s history, and you can interact with regular patrons of the area. Visiting many shops along this street is a fun time. The area is right outside the east exit of JR Ryogoku Station.

 

I introduced newly established places in Ryogoku. Wherever you go in this area, you can find the lingering feel of history and the refined Edo era; and while not as showy as Asakusa, I recommend you take a stroll in Ryogoku.

 

 

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