A sumo museum located on the second floor of the Umi no Eki Wando. It showcases items related to Maino Umi, a former komusubi from Ajigasawa who thrilled the ring with his skill despite being small in stature, including ceremonial mawashi and hair cut during retirement ceremonies. Visitors can also enjoy a selection of 20 matches handpicked from Maino Umi's career on a large screen.

A sumo museum located on the second floor of the Umi no Eki Wando. It showcases items related to Maino Umi, a former komusubi from Ajigasawa who thrilled the ring with his skill despite being small in stature, including ceremonial mawashi and hair cut during retirement ceremonies. Visitors can also enjoy a selection of 20 matches handpicked from Maino Umi's career on a large screen.

Info

JR Kongazawa Station → 5 minutes by car
39 km, 1 hour via National Route 101 from Tohoku Expressway Namioka IC
10 units/free

Business Hours

8:30 to 16:00

Spot Category

Groceries, local sake, shopping district, townscape, walking paths

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