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Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Tokyo, Japan · Asia
Nishiarai works well as a base: 5 minutes from Adachi, 8km from Sensō-ji.
Nishiarai is a town located in Tokyo, Japan. With a population of 21,910, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Nishiarai sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Nishiarai to your route.
Tamanoi stable (玉ノ井部屋, Tamanoi-beya) is a stable of sumo wrestlers, part of the Dewanoumi ichimon or group of stables. It was set up in 1990 by former sekiwake Tochiazuma Tomoyori, who branched off from Kasugano stable. He coached his son, who also wrestled under the name Tochiazuma, to ōzeki rank. Tamanoi reachedRead more
retirement age in September 2009, and was succeeded by his son.
As of May 2026, the stable has 24 active wrestlers.
The stable is based in Nishiarai in Tokyo's Adachi ward, and built new premises in 2004, 10 minutes from the old location. In December 2011 Tamanoi and wrestlers from the stable assisted the police by starting street crime prevention patrols in the local area in the run up to the New Year celebrations.
In September 2020 nineteen members of the stable tested positive for COVID-19, after a lower ranked wrestler became ill. Every wrestler at the stable was prevented from participating in the September tournament.
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Nishiarai is located in Tokyo, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 35.7847 latitude, 139.7788 longitude.
Nishiarai has a population of approximately 21,910 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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Japan's oldest and largest museum, with an unparalleled collection of Japanese art and Asian antiquities spanning millennia.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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A 1938 corner kissaten in a converted machiya in Yanaka, saved from demolition and reopened with its original layout. Known for the tamago sando and a coffee-and-cocoa mix called Rousseau.
7 km · about 15 min drive
cathedral
Tokyo's oldest and most famous Buddhist temple, located in the historic Asakusa district.
8 km · about 15 min drive
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Tallest tower in the world at 634 metres, a broadcasting and observation tower dominating the eastern Tokyo skyline.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Tokyo's vibrant electronics and anime district, famous for its neon-lit streets, manga shops, and otaku culture.
10 km · about 20 min drive
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The primary residence of the Emperor of Japan, set within vast gardens and moats in the heart of Tokyo.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Tokyo's massive commercial and entertainment hub featuring towering skyscrapers, neon-lit nightlife streets, and the famous Kabukicho district.
12 km · about 25 min drive
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Tokyo's legendary outer market offering fresh seafood, street food, and culinary delights in a bustling atmosphere.
13 km · about 25 min drive
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