本所変電所

本所変電所 is an electrical substation in Sumida, Tokyo, Tokyo. 本所変電所 is situated nearby to the sports venue Hakkaku-heya, as well as near Nishikido-heya.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Edo Tokyo Museum and Ryogoku Kokugikan.

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. Edo Tokyo Museum is situated 150 metres west of 本所変電所.

Ryogoku 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. Ryogoku Kokugikan is situated 380 metres west of 本所変電所.

Hakkaku-heya

Sports venue

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Hakkaku stable is a stable of sumo wrestlers, part of the Takasago ichimon or group of stables. It was established in September 1993 by former yokozuna Hokutoumi, who took with him four wrestlers from Kokonoe stable.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Yokoami and Ryōgoku.

Yokoami

Quarter

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Yokoami is a quarter.

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.