Yokoami

Yokoami is a quarter in Sumida, Tokyo. Yokoami is situated nearby to the neighborhood Ishiwara 1, as well as near Kamezawa 1.

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Places of Interest

Highlights include Japanese Sword Museum and Ryōgoku Kokugikan.

Japanese Sword Museum

Museum

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The Japanese Sword Museum or Tōken hakubutsukan situated in Tokyo, is a small museum dedicated to the art of Japanese swordmaking. It preserves and displays swords.

Ryōgoku Kokugikan

Sports venue

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Ryōgoku Kokugikan, also known as Ryōgoku Sumo Hall or Kokugikan Arena, refers to two different indoor sporting arenas located in Tokyo. The first Ryōgoku Kokugikan opened its doors in 1909 and was located on the premises of the Ekōin temple in Ryōgoku, Tokyo.

Edo Tokyo Museum

Museum

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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.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ryōgoku and Yamagibashi.

Ryōgoku

Quarter

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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.