Ryōgoku, Tokyo

Name: Ryōgoku
Address: First floor of the Ryogoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan

#418 among attractions in Tokyo

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Ryōgoku is a district in Sumida, Tokyo. It is surrounded by various districts in Sumida, Chūō, and Taitō wards: Yokoami, Midori, Chitose, Higashi Nihonbashi, and Yanagibashi. ()

Local name: 両国 Coordinates: 35°41'49"N, 139°47'35"E

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First floor of the Ryogoku Kokugikan墨田区 (両国)Tokyo Japan

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Ryōgoku – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Kaminarimon, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo Anime Center.

~940 ftE
Sport venue, Sport
Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo
5 min walk • Ryōgoku Kokugikan, located in the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan, is a venue synonymous with the traditional and revered sport of sumo wrestling. Known as the spiritual home of sumo, this indoor arena is where enthusiasts and tourists alike gather to witness the...
1 miN
Arch
Kaminarimon, Tokyo
27 min walk • The Kaminarimon, or "Thunder Gate," is a landmark of historic significance and a popular attraction in Tokyo, Japan. This majestic gate is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately lead to the ancient Senso-ji Temple, located in the traditional district of...
~910 ftE
Contemporary museum charting Edo period
Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo
5 min walk • The Edo-Tokyo Museum is a historical museum located at 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-Ku, Tokyo in the Ryogoku district. The museum opened in March 1993 to preserve Edo's cultural heritage, and features city models of Edo and Tokyo between 1590 and 1964.
1.1 miW
Museum, Shopping, Art museum
Tokyo Anime Center, Tokyo
30 min walk • The Tokyo Anime Center is a permanent facility that has been created to market anime to residents of Japan and foreign visitors. The facility hosts regular events, live radio interviews with creators and voice actors, and merchandising fairs. It includes the AKIBA3DTheater.
1.6 miNW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo
40 min walk • The Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is a Japanese concert hall located in Ueno Park, Taitō, Tokyo. Designed by Japanese architect Kunio Maekawa, it was built in 1961 and renovated in 1998–99. Its larger hall seats 2303 people, and its small hall seats 649. It is operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture.
1 miE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Sumida Triphony Hall, Tokyo
25 min walk • Sumida Triphony Hall is a concert hall in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It opened in 1997 and has two auditoria; the main hall, with 1,801 seats; and the small hall, with 252 seats. It is the home of the New Japan Philharmonic.
~1250 ftNE
Park
Yokoamichō Park, Tokyo
7 min walk • Yokoamichō Park is a public park in the Yokoami district of Sumida, Tokyo, Japan.
1 miSW
Temple
Suitengū, Tokyo
27 min walk • Suiten-gū, literally "Palace of the Water Deva", or "Palace of Suiten", is a Shinto shrine dedicated to four deities: Amenominakanushi Antoku Kenrenmon-in Nii No Ama "Suiten" is the Japanese name of the deity of Hindu origins Varuna, one of a series of Hindu deities whose worship entered Japan together with Buddhism.
~1350 ftS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ekō-in, Tokyo
7 min walk • Ekō-in, also known as Honjo Ekō-in, is a Pure Land Buddhist temple in Ryōgoku, Tokyo. The formal name of the temple is Shoshūzan Muen-ji Ekō-in, reflecting its founding principle of Pariṇāmanā, or the spreading of Amida Buddha's benevolence to all souls of all living creatures.
0.7 miSW
Theater, Kabuki theatre, Concerts and shows
Meijiza, Tokyo
19 min walk • The Meiji-za is a theatre in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan. It was originally constructed in 1873. It presents kabuki and Western stage plays.
1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum
Tobacco and Salt Museum, Tokyo
27 min walk • Tobacco and Salt Museum is located in Sumida-ku, Tokyo. It was established in 1978 and run by Japan Tobacco. The museum was originally located in Shibuya, but in 2015 it was relocated to Sumida.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ryōgoku?

Nearby attractions include Edo-Tokyo Museum, Tokyo (5 min walk), Yokoamichō Park, Tokyo (7 min walk), Ekō-in, Tokyo (7 min walk), Asakusabashi, Tokyo (12 min walk).

How to get to Ryōgoku by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ryōgoku:

Bus

国技館・水上バス乗り場 • Lines: 墨田区内循環バス南部ルート（両国・錦糸町ルート） (2 min walk)
Ryogoku-eki-Nishiguchi • Lines: 墨田区内循環バス南部ルート（両国・錦糸町ルート） (3 min walk)

Train

Ryogoku (2 min walk)
Asakusabashi (12 min walk)

Metro

Ryogoku • Lines: E (7 min walk)
Asakusabashi • Lines: A (10 min walk)