Statue & Monument · Koiwa
Tochinishiki Statue at Koiwa Station 栃錦像（小岩駅）
A bronze of the 44th yokozuna Tochinishiki, Koiwas hometown hero of the 1950s "Tochi-Waka era" of sumo, standing in the JR Koiwa Station concourse as the towns favourite meeting point.
About
Tochinishiki Kiyotaka (1925-1990) was born in Koiwa and rose to become the 44th yokozuna, whose rivalry with Wakanohana defined the golden "Tochi-Waka" era of sumo in the 1950s; he later headed the Japan Sumo Association and oversaw the building of the current Ryogoku Kokugikan. Koiwa honours him with a bronze statue by sculptor Takeharu Furukawa inside the station, showing him in ceremonial dress. Locals say "meet at Tochinishiki", and the statue is a nice glimpse of the areas pride in its sumo heritage before you head out to the shopping streets.
Highlights
- Bronze of the 44th yokozuna Tochinishiki
- Koiwas go-to meeting point
- Link to the 1950s Tochi-Waka golden age of sumo
- Inside JR Koiwa Station
Tips
- Its inside the station near the ticket gates; no detour needed.
- Head out of the south exit for Flower Road.
- Combine with Ryogoku (sumo) on the same Sobu Line.
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