Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Stadium

"The Kokugikan seats over 10,000 visitors and hosts three of the six annual sumo tournaments (in January, May and September). On non-tournament days, a small sumo museum and a shop selling various sumo goods are open to visitors. During tournaments, they are only accessible to ticket holders. Museum hours: 10:00 to 16:30 (shop until 16:00) Museum admission: Free Also, "Chanko nabe" is the staple food of sumo wrestlers. It is a hot pot dish that comes in many varieties and contains vegetables, seafood and meat. There are several restaurants in the Ryogoku area that feature chanko nabe on their menus. Many of the restaurants are managed by retired wrestlers. Bring your appetite if you're going to enjoy one of these filling hot pots!"

"A stadium for sumo tournaments in Tokyo. Sumo tournaments are held six time a year with three of them being held in Tokyo - in September, January and May. Each tournament lasts around 15 days. You can buy tickets online in advance."

"Three times a year (January, May and September) this arena hosts national sumo tournaments. If you visit Tokyo during these months, try to get tickets!"