2027 Summer Tokyo Sumo Tournament

2027 Summer Tokyo Sumo Tournament

Watch one of the year’s major sumo tournaments!

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

• 8 Nights / 10 Days
• 16 Meals (8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners)
• Escorted from Honolulu
• Includes an English-Speaking Local Guide

Tour Date & Managers:

May 09 – 18, 2027
Tour Managers: Mark & Debbie Nishiyama

Overview:

Honbasho (Grand Sumo Tournaments) 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 Grand Sumo Natsu Basho (Summer Tournament) will take place from May 09 – 23, at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena in Tokyo. This is the third major tournament of the year, featuring top-division makuuchi and juryo wrestlers. Makuuchi is the top division rank, with just 42 wrestlers, while juryo is the second highest rank, with only 28 wrestlers. Once promoted to juryo, a wrestler is considered a professional, with a substantial salary and privileges, unlike lower ranks, which are still considered “in training” and receive only a small allowance. With promotions and demotions decided by win–loss records, every match becomes an intense fight for advancement.

Visit:

Haneda, Yokohama, Hakone, Oshino & Tokyo

Tour Highlights:

GREEN×EXPO 2027 (International Horticultural Expo 2027), Odawara Castle, Owakudani, Hakone Ropeway, Lake Ashi Boat Ride, Oshino Hakkai, Local Shopping Mall, Edo-Tokyo Museum, Ryogoku Kokugikan Sumo Arena, Grand Sumo Natsu Basho (Summer Tournament), Meiji Shrine, Azabudai Hills, teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM, Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai, Sensoji, Nakamise & Ameyoko

Hands-On Experiences:

Ramen Making, Hakone Yosegi-Zaiku Making & Agekama (Fried Fishcake) Making