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Grand Sumo January Tournament (Hatsu Basho)
High crowdKantoTokyo, Tokyo
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Date
January 10-24
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Region
Kanto
About this festival
The January Grand Sumo Tournament, known as Hatsu Basho, runs for 15 days from Sunday, January 10 to Sunday, January 24, 2027 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. According to the Japan Sumo Association, advance ticket sales begin on December 5, 2026. The venue has no parking for visitors.
Highlights
- โ15-day tournament from January 10 to 24
- โHeld at Ryogoku Kokugikan
- โAdvance ticket sales begin December 5, 2026
- โNo visitor parking at the venue
Getting There
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Ryogoku Station (JR Sobu Line) West Exit, about 2 minutes on foot; Toei Oedo Line exit A3, about 5 minutes
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