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Музей был открыт в мае 1990 года в честь основателя борьбы сумо Таймы Нокехая.
В музее находится главный ринг сумо размером с турнирный ринг, и посетители могут свободно входить на него.
В музее также собрана большая коллекция материалов, связанных с сумо, а периодически проводимые специальные выставки также пользуются популярностью.
Katsuragi City Sumo Museum "Kehaya-za," located in Katsuragi City, Nara Prefecture, opened in May 1990 to honor Taima no Kehaya, a figure mentioned in the Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan) and associated with one of the oldest legends concerning the origins of sumo. Katsuragi City is known as the birthplace of sumo.
The museum features a sumo ring (dohyo) built to the same dimensions as those used in professional sumo tournaments, and visitors are free to step onto it.
The museum also houses a large collection of sumo-related materials and regularly holds special exhibitions.
Inside Katsuragi City Sumo Museum "Kehaya-za," there is a sumo ring built to the same dimensions as those used in professional sumo tournaments.
In professional sumo, the ring is traditionally regarded as a sacred space, and access is generally limited to authorized individuals, such as sumo wrestlers and referees.
However, the ring at Kehaya-za is for exhibition use, so visitors of all ages and genders may step onto it without removing their shoes.
Visitors can enjoy the following experiences on the sumo ring inside Kehaya-za:
Traditional sumo folk songs known as Sumo Jinku are played inside the museum, and the facility also features replica masu box-seat areas similar to those found in professional sumo venues.
Together, these features offer visitors an immersive introduction to the world of sumo.
The collection at Katsuragi City Sumo Museum "Kehaya-za" includes more than 13,000 sumo-related items, primarily based on materials donated in 1991 by the family of the late Hisashi Fujita.
Of these materials, around 1,000 items are on permanent display, including examples such as the following:
In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the museum also holds limited-time special exhibitions.
These special exhibitions present related materials based on specific themes.
Examples of past special exhibition themes:
For the latest information on special exhibitions, please check Katsuragi City Event Information.
The museum catalog Katsuragi City Sumo Museum Kehaya-za, featuring 169 items from the museum's collection, is available at the reception desk for 300 yen.
The catalog explains the history of sumo from its origins to the present day, together with related materials.
If you would like to purchase the catalog remotely, please contact the museum.
Katsuragi City Sumo Museum "Kehaya-za" accepts donations of sumo-related materials to help further promote sumo culture.
Please note that the museum may not be able to accept some items depending on their content or condition.
If you are considering donating sumo-related materials, please contact Katsuragi City Sumo Museum "Kehaya-za" in advance.
The area from the first-floor entrance hall to the reception desk at Katsuragi City Sumo Museum "Kehaya-za" serves as a rest area.
Tourist brochures for Katsuragi City, along with sightseeing maps for Nara Prefecture and nearby municipalities, are available here, and the facility also serves as a tourist information center.
Members of the Katsuragi City Volunteer Tourist Guide Association are available on Saturdays and Sundays.
During the summer, the facility also serves as a designated heat refuge (cooling shelter).
Sumo merchandise and goods featuring Renka-chan, Katsuragi City's official mascot, are also available for purchase.
They can be purchased at the reception desk.
*At present, payment is accepted in cash only. Credit cards, QR code payments, electronic money, and other cashless payment methods are not supported.
Many other sumo-related goods are also available.
*Please note that some items may be out of stock depending on availability.
Katsuragi City Sumo Museum "Kehaya-za" is accessible by car or train.
For details, please see Access to Katsuragi City.
Katsuragi City Sumo Museum "Kehaya-za" may occasionally be reserved for group tours, events, and other purposes.
Please contact the museum in advance before visiting.
The Municipal Taima Tourist Parking Lot is located about a 2-minute walk from Katsuragi City Sumo Museum "Kehaya-za."
Parking fees are as follows:
*Visitors to Katsuragi City Sumo Museum "Kehaya-za" are eligible for a reduced parking fee and can use the lot at half price.
As a general rule, museum staff speak Japanese only. Multilingual visitor guide tablets are available for visitors.
The visitor guide tablets are available free of charge.
If you would like to use one, please ask at the reception desk.