Grand Sumo January Tournament 2027 (Hatsu Basho)
Japanese title: 大相撲 令和9年一月場所(初場所)
- Dates
- Jan 10 (Sun) – Jan 24 (Sun)
- Hours
- Hours: please check with the organizer
- Price
- See the official page for prices
- Where
- Ryogoku Kokugikan (Ryogoku Sta.)
Dogs ride the train: Halloween in Ueno / Food stalls in Ueno Park until 9 pm / 60 bowls of wanko soba on the 7th floor in Shinjuku
The first grand sumo tournament of the new year, held for 15 days at Ryogoku Kokugikan from Jan 10 to Jan 24. Tickets go on sale Dec 5, 2026, and the rankings (banzuke) are announced Dec 21.
- Dates
- Jan 10 (Sun) – Jan 24 (Sun)
- Time
- Hours: please check with the organizer
- Price
- See the official page for prices
- Venue
- Ryogoku Kokugikan
- Nearest station
- Ryogoku Sta.
Check closed days and last admission on the official page before you go.
Distance from major stations
- From Ryogoku
- 0.1 km, about 2 min on foot
- From Asakusabashi
- 0.6 km, about 10 min on foot
- From Kuramae
- 0.8 km, about 13 min on foot
- From Higashi-nihombashi
- 0.9 km, about 15 min on foot
Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.
Other events nearby
- Wiener Johann Strauss Orchester New Year Concert 2027Sumida Triphony Hall, Main Hall (Kinshicho Sta.) · 1.7 km, about 15 min by train from here · Jan 16 (Sat)
- Shinshun Asakusa Kabuki 2027 (Asakusa Public Hall)Asakusa Public Hall (Asakusa Sta.) · 1.7 km, about 15 min by train from here · Jan 2 (Sat) – Jan 26 (Tue)
- Tokyo Shitamachi Bamboo Lantern Walk (Take-akari)Kitajukkengawa riverside terrace, Sumida River Walk, Sumida Park & more (Oshiage (Skytree) Sta.) · 1.8 km, about 15 min by train from here · Nov 7 (Sat) – Jan 31 (Sun)
- WATERRAS Illumination 2026: Fantasy Promenade IlluminationWATERRAS Plaza and Awaji Park (Kanda-Awajicho) (Ogawamachi Sta.) · 2.2 km, about 15 min by train from here · Oct 19 (Mon) – Feb 28 (Sun)
- Hatsumode at Kanda Myojin 2027Kanda Myojin Shrine (Ochanomizu Sta.) · 2.4 km, about 15 min by train from here · Jan 1 (Fri) – Jan 11 (Mon)
- Exhibition: The Printing Power of Shitamachi – Nishiki-e, Postcards and SurimonoTaito City Shitamachi Museum (Ueno Sta.) · 2.5 km, about 15 min by train from here · Nov 3 (Tue, holiday) – Feb 28 (Sun)
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FAQ
- When is Grand Sumo January Tournament 2027 (Hatsu Basho)?
- Jan 10 (Sun) – Jan 24 (Sun)
- What are the opening hours of Grand Sumo January Tournament 2027 (Hatsu Basho)?
- Hours: please check with the organizer Check the official page for closed days and last admission.
- How much does Grand Sumo January Tournament 2027 (Hatsu Basho) cost?
- See the official page for prices
- Where is Grand Sumo January Tournament 2027 (Hatsu Basho) and what is the nearest station?
- It is held at Ryogoku Kokugikan. The nearest station is Ryogoku Sta..
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Checked against the official page on October 30, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.