Reiwa 8 Winter Tour: Grand Sumo Kure Tournament

About this event

Sumo wrestlers are coming to Kure! In addition to being able to see wrestlers up close, a diverse array of events that can be enjoyed by everyone from sumo beginners to longtime fans will take place. Highlights include not only powerful bouts, but also touring-exclusive programs rarely seen at regular grand tournaments, such as a "hair styling demonstration" where you can watch popular wrestlers have their oicho topknot styled up close, and "shokkiri," which humorously introduces forbidden moves and rare winning techniques. You can enjoy a special day touching the depth of sumo culture and the authentic faces of the wrestlers. Doors open at 9:00 AM, beginning with open practice, followed by Jonidan and Makushita bouts, hair styling demonstration, shokkiri, sumo jinku songs, and drum beating demonstrations. From the afternoon, after the Makuuchi and Yokozuna ring-entering ceremonies, Makuuchi bouts, and the bow-twirling ceremony, the event concludes at 2:30 PM.

Venue

Shishinyo Oak Arena

Kure City General Gymnasium (Oak Arena), 1-7-1 Hirodaishinkai, Kure, Hiroshima 737-0141