2027 Spring Osaka Sumo Tournament

2027 Spring Osaka Sumo Tournament

Plus Cherry Blossoms

Enjoy your choice of Japan Airlines’ “Economy” or the affordable luxury of “Business” class service. Business class customers will begin their journey with a relaxing visit to JAL’s “Sakura Lounge – Hale.”

• 8 Nights / 10 Days
• 14 Meals (8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes an English Speaking Local Guide

Tour Date & Manager:

March 14 – 23, 2027
Tour Manager: Erik Wong

Overview:

Grand Sumo Tournaments (Honbasho) are held six times a year across four major cities in Japan! Each tournament lasts 15 days, typically in odd-numbered months, starting in January. The March Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament, also known as Haru Basho (Spring Tournament), will take place from March 14 – 28, at the Edion Arena (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium). This is the first major tournament of the year, featuring top-division makuuchi and juryo wrestlers. Makuuchi is the top division rank, fixed at just 42 wrestlers, while the juryo is the second highest division rank, fixed at 28 wrestlers. Once a wrestler is promoted to the rank of juryo, he is considered a professional with significant salary and privileges, as opposed to lower rankings that are “in training” and receive only a small allowance. With wrestlers being promoted and demoted based on their win-loss record, each match is a battle, as wrestlers fight to increase their ranking.

Visit:

Kansai, Nara, Uji, Kyoto & Osaka

Tour Highlights:

Todaiji Temple, Nara Deer Park, Byodoin Temple, Byodoin Omotesando, Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion), Sanjusangen-do, teamLab Biovortex Kyoto, Edion Arena (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium), Osaka Grand Sumo Tournament, Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, Dotonbori Shopping, Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade & AEON MALL

Hands-On Experiences:

Yuzen Dyeing & Tea Ceremony