2026 Winter Tour: Grand Sumo Aira Basho
Japanese name:令和八年 冬巡業 大相撲姶良場所
📅 Tue, Dec 1, 2026
About this event
The Grand Sumo regional tour "Reiwa 8 Winter Tour: Grand Sumo Aira Basho," where visitors can interact closely with sumo wrestlers, will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at the Beeline Sports Park Aira Gymnasium. In addition to public practice sessions and bouts, visitors can enjoy performances not seen during main tournaments, such as the "Hair-Styling Demonstration" where popular wrestlers have their topknot (oicho) styled, and "Shokkiri," a comical demonstration of forbidden moves and unusual winning techniques. Furthermore, there are opportunities for handshakes and commemorative photo sessions with popular wrestlers, offering personal interaction unique to regional tours. Because it is held indoors, it is unaffected by the weather, allowing guests to fully enjoy the heated bouts of the wrestlers and various performances. Ticket prices start from Tamari S seats at 16,000 yen, and merchandise sales as well as bento box and souvenir vouchers (advance reservation only) are also available.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Beeline Sports Park Aira Gymnasium
2392 Hiramatsu, Aira, Kagoshima 899-5652
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