Every year in the heartland of sumo the Ryogoku neighborhood in Tokyo’s Sumida takes place the Ryogoku Nigiwai Matsuri (両国にぎわい祭り).
Many events are held around Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena on both days of the festival and the highlights is the chanko nabe (the original sumo food) served by sumo wrestlers and a free tour inside the sumo arena Kokugikan.
The next Ryogoku Nigiwai Matsuri will be held in late April 2026.
Photos: Junko Nagata ©Japanbyweb.com
Access: 1-min. walk from JR Ryogoku Station.