Tokyo: One-Day-Only Sumo Retirement Ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan
- Things To Do: Ceremony, Chanko Hot Pot, Sake, Photos
- Attend a one-day-only official sumo retirement ceremony experience at Ryogoku Kokugikan on 3 October 2026
- Witness former top-division wrestler Hidenoumi face his younger brother, active top-division wrestler Tobizaru, in one final match
- Choose the limited Topknot-Cutting Participation Ticket to personally make one ceremonial cut under staff guidance
- Watch invited professional sumo wrestlers perform a traditional ring-entering ceremony
- See elite high-school sumo wrestlers challenge professional wrestlers
- Witness Hidenoumi’s topknot-cutting ritual and his return to the arena with a new hairstyle
- Receive an English event brochure and hear selected key announcements in English
- Free photos and videos
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What to expect
On 3 October 2026, enter Ryogoku Kokugikan, home of Tokyo’s Grand Sumo Tournaments, for a rare one-day-only official retirement ceremony.
Former top-division wrestler Hidenoumi will face his younger brother, active top-division wrestler Tobizaru, in one final match before his topknot is removed. Guests will also see a ring-entering ceremony by professional wrestlers, elite high-school wrestlers face professionals, the topknot-cutting ritual and Hidenoumi’s return with his new hairstyle.
A limited Topknot-Cutting Participation Ticket lets guests personally make one ceremonial cut under staff guidance. This is not included in standard Chair Seat or Traditional Box Seat tickets.
An English brochure and selected English announcements will be provided.
Reviews
As a sumo fan, I couldn't miss such an event... I have absolutely no regrets about this experience, which gave me wonderful memories and photos.
The instructions for leading to the seat is unclear. And Only one small bowl of Chanko nabe was offered, no other food , no drinks. It seems different from what was described in the introduction of package.
this was a ceremonial retirement show, we saw one “bout”, the rest was a nice drum show and the ceremony
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