Sumo wrestling at Ryogoku Kokugikan

The national sport of Japan is sumo wrestling and it’s a major attraction in Tokyo. This 1500 year old sport is soaked in Japanese traditions and the wrestlers are admired as national heroes. The aim of the wrestler is to either push the other wrestler out of the ring or ensure that he touches the ground with any body part besides his feet. The sumo wrestlers tend to get huge as there is an obvious benefit to throwing your weight into the fight. And the entire lives of the wrestlers are in service of the sport, from how they look to what they eat for dinner.

When you’re Tokyo you have the unique opportunity to visit a Sumo wrestling tournament and enjoy the ceremonies surrounding the event. Ryogoku Kokugikan is the main Sumo arena in Tokyo where you will find the traditionally Japanese wrestlers facing off in a grand contest. Visiting one of these Sumo matches in Tokyo is a fun highlight for any vacation.