In 1909, the tournaments were moved into the original Ryōgoku Kokugikan, a modern arena in the temple precincts that had a capacity of 13,000 spectators and that was nicknamed as the Great Iron Umbrella.
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The current Ryōgoku Kokugikan arena is located only about 400 meters from the temple.
Ryōgoku Kokugikan, both the original that existed from 1909 to 1982, and the current building opened in 1985
One more tournament was held in November 1946, but tournaments were thereafter held on the grounds of the Meiji Shrine until 1954.
Ryōgoku Kokugikan | Ryōgoku | Kuramae Kokugikan | Kokugikan |