Another “Places to visit” for my next trip to Tokyo together with Tokyo Sky Tree. Check out JAPANTWO Blog » Ryogoku Walking Guide for some ideas of things to see. Ryogoku is a town that is growing into a prosperous city that also leaves behind the historical old towns.
Although Ryogoku is known for sumo wrestling, it is also related to famous people found in historical textbook. This monument points out this is where the famous literary Ryunosuke Akutagawa grew up.
On display at The Museum of Paulownia Wood are “Tanaka” (Paulownia wood chest maker) and other rare Paulownia products. The Paulownia wood chest created during the Edo cultural period (1804~1818) is the the monochord that holds a history of over 400 years.
“Chanko Kirishima” is a large store in an 8-floor building all filled with Chanko shops. It is supposedly the store of former Ozeki (rank of sumo) Kirishima’s shop. Lunch is Chanko Nabe (weight-gaining stew for sumo wrestlers) with the sashimi. It has a lot of ingredients, fried tofu, chicken minced fish, pork, and a lot of vegetables.
The Japanese traditional sports area, the Kokugikan.
Museum of Edo Tokyo that is right next to the Kokugikan. The museum displays information of Edo, histories and cultures of Tokyo, from the Ukiyoe to drawings, the lifestyles of the Edo common people, and cultures.
Sumida river that is a bit farther away from the station and the Ryogoku Bridge.
The Sumida river becomes vibrant every summer with the fireworks show.
The fence along the side of the river was drawings of the sumo wrestling, only found in Ryogoku.
Tokyo Sky Tree is nearby.
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