A spring regional sumo tour, the Grand Sumo Sagamihara Basho (大相撲 相模原場所), will be held at Sagamihara Gion Arena (相模原ギオンアリーナ, Sagamihara Municipal General Gymnasium) in Sagamihara, Kanagawa, on Saturday, April 24, 2027. The event is a commemorative project for the 55th anniversary of the launch of tvk (ｔｖｋ開局５５周年記念事業).
The tour offers a chance to get close to the wrestlers, with a variety of programs for everyone from sumo beginners to longtime fans. In addition to the bouts themselves, the day includes performances that cannot be seen at official tournaments, such as a hair-dressing demonstration (髪結い実演) in which visitors can watch a popular wrestler's oicho (大銀杏) topknot being tied. There are also plenty of comical scenes, including "shokkiri" (初切), a humorous demonstration of forbidden moves and rare winning techniques. Handshake sessions with popular wrestlers and chances to take photos with them are another interaction unique to regional tours.
Event Details
- Name: Grand Sumo Sagamihara Basho, Spring Tour of Reiwa 9, commemorating the 55th anniversary of the launch of tvk (ｔｖｋ開局５５周年記念事業 令和九年 春巡業 大相撲 相模原場所)
- Date and time: Saturday, April 24, 2027 (Reiwa 9). Doors open at 9:00 AM, and the event is scheduled to end at 2:30 PM.
- Venue: Sagamihara Gion Arena (相模原ギオンアリーナ, Sagamihara Municipal General Gymnasium), 2284-1 Asamizodai, Minami Ward, Sagamihara, Kanagawa 252-0328
- Organizers: Grand Sumo Sagamihara Basho Executive Committee (大相撲相模原場所実行委員会), consisting of Television Kanagawa (㈱テレビ神奈川), Pia (ぴあ㈱), and Landmark Entertainment (ランドマークエンターテイメント㈱)
- Co-organizer: Sagamihara City Machi-Midori Foundation (相模原市まち・みどり公社), a public interest incorporated foundation, as the representative organization of the General Gymnasium Group Joint Operation Venture (総合体育館グループ運営共同事業体)
- Supporters: Sagamihara City, Sagamihara City Board of Education, Sagamihara City Tourism Association (相模原市観光協会), a public interest incorporated association, and Sagamihara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (相模原商工会議所)
Program
- 9:00 AM: Doors open / open practice session (公開稽古)
- 11:30 AM: Bouts of makushita rank and below (幕下以下) / hair-dressing demonstration, shokkiri, sumo jinku (相撲甚句, a traditional song performed by the wrestlers), taiko drumming (太鼓打分), and more
- 1:00 PM: Makuuchi and yokozuna ring-entering ceremonies (幕内・横綱土俵入り) / makuuchi bouts
- 2:30 PM: Yumitori-shiki (弓取式, a bow-twirling ceremony) / end of the event
Times are approximate and may partly change.
Tickets
Prices include tax.
Seat Tickets
| Seat type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tamari S seat (タマリS席) | ¥20,000 | 1 person. Sagamihara Basho commemorative zabuton cushion included |
| Tamari A seat (タマリA席) | ¥18,500 | 1 person. Sagamihara Basho commemorative zabuton cushion included |
| Pair masu seat (ペアマス席) | ¥34,000 | 2 people. Tour zabuton cushion included |
| Arena chair S seat (アリーナイスS席) | ¥15,500 | 1 person |
| Wheelchair seat (車イス席) | ¥34,000 | 2 people, including 1 attendant. On-site parking included. Sold only by the Grand Sumo Tour Ticket Office (大相撲巡業チケット事務局) |
| 2F chair A seat (2階席 イスA席) | ¥8,000 | 1 person |
| 2F chair B seat (2階席 イスB席) | ¥6,500 | 1 person |
- Pair masu seat and wheelchair seat tickets are sold in sets of 2.
- Outdoor shoes are not allowed on the 1st floor. Please bring slippers.
- On the 1st floor, every visitor, including infants, needs a seat. For safety, preschool children are not allowed in Tamari S seats.
- On the 2nd floor only, children under 4 can watch free on a lap. A paid ticket is required if a seat is needed.
- 2nd-floor ticket holders cannot enter the 1st-floor arena.
Souvenir and Bento Vouchers
| Voucher | Price | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Yokozuna souvenir voucher with bento (横綱土産券/弁当付) | ¥6,000 | Sumo souvenirs (4 types), special bento, tea, pamphlet |
| Ozeki souvenir voucher with bento (大関土産券/弁当付) | ¥4,000 | Sumo souvenirs (3 types), special bento, tea, pamphlet |
| Sujo souvenir voucher with bento (スー女土産券/弁当付) | ¥4,000 | One bath salt and one hand and nail cream (colors cannot be chosen), special bento, tea, pamphlet |
| Bento voucher with pamphlet (お弁当券/パンフ付) | ¥2,500 | Special bento, tea, pamphlet |
- These vouchers are sold in advance only. They are not sold at the venue on the day.
- Vouchers can be exchanged at the exchange counter inside the venue from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM on the day.
- A souvenir or bento voucher alone does not grant admission. A separate seat ticket is required for entry and for exchanging the voucher.
- The bento is the same for every type of voucher.
Goods will also be sold at the venue. Only cash is accepted at the venue.
Ticket Sales
General Sale
From 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at ticket agencies.
- Opening-day special phone line: 0570-03-4400. Available on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (operators available 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Ticket Agencies
- Ticket Pia (チケットぴあ) (P-code: 868-100): Online at https://w.pia.jp/t/sumo-sagamihara/. In stores at Seven-Eleven.
- Lawson Ticket (ローソンチケット) (L-code: 38881): Online at https://l-tike.com/sports/. In stores at Lawson and Ministop.
- e+ (イープラス): Online at https://eplus.jp/sumo-sagamihara/. In stores at FamilyMart.
- Counter sales: Sagamihara Gion Arena, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Closed on the first Monday of each month (with some exceptions). On the opening day, Sunday, November 8, sales start at 10:00 AM.
- Grand Sumo Tour Ticket Office (大相撲巡業チケット事務局): By phone at 0570-05-3366 (operators available 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM).
Wheelchair seat users should apply to the Grand Sumo Tour Ticket Office from Monday, November 9.
Related Links
- Official website: https://www.sagamihara.lme-sumo-jungyo.jp/
