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Sumo in Osaka in October and every other month outside March
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Sumo in Osaka in October is limited to a provincial tour stop on Saturday October 17, 2026, as the Osaka tournament is held only in March.
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Only one of the six yearly tournaments is held in Osaka, so a visit often falls in a month without it. This guide lists what the Association schedules around the city in October, November and April, which shows keep running, and what the weather does.
Editorial team, osakasumo.top · Updated November 6, 2026 · Quick read: 6 min
Basics
- The tournamentOsaka hosts the March tournament only; the rest go to Tokyo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.1
- OctoberThe Association lists a provincial tour stop in Osaka on Saturday October 17, 2026.2
- NovemberThe November tournament is in Fukuoka, from November 8 to 22, 2026.3
- AprilThe spring tour stopped in Neyagawa on March 30 and then crossed Kobe, Takarazuka, Yasu and Muko.4,5
- Any monthOur 1.5-hour show with retired wrestlers books year-round, from $62.
Where the six tournaments fall, and where Osaka sits
Fukuoka in November, Nagoya in July and Osaka in March complete the six tournaments a year that JNTO counts, alongside the three in Tokyo.1 The Japan Sumo Association's schedule fills in the dates. After the March tournament at EDION Arena Osaka from March 14 to 28 in 2027, the Association lists Tokyo from May 9 to 23, IG Arena in July from July 11 to 25, Tokyo again from September 12 to 26 and Fukuoka from November 14 to 28.6,7,8,9,10
The same schedule shows what comes before the Osaka fortnight. The January 2027 tournament in Tokyo runs from January 10 to 24, with tickets from December 5, 2026.11 Osaka tickets are released on February 6, 2027, and the rankings for the March tournament come out on March 1.6 A trip planned for the weeks around the sale can shop for tickets and then arrive in a month when the hall itself is empty.
For a visitor based in Osaka, then, most of the year is a gap with nothing at the gymnasium. JNTO notes that because tournaments are limited in number, particularly outside Tokyo, it may be difficult for some people to attend one, and points to the Association's provincial tour as another way to see the sport.12 The rest of this page works through the months that matter and what is available in them. Each section ends where the practical choice begins, with a show or a tour stop you can put in the calendar.
A visitor's calendar
What the Association lists near Osaka, month by month
| Month | What is listed | Where | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | Osaka ticket sale | Online, from February 6, 2027.6 | Book the March seats. |
| March | Osaka tournament | EDION Arena Osaka, March 14 to 28, 2027.6 | Go to the arena. |
| April | Spring tour | Kobe, Takarazuka, Yasu and Muko in 2026.5 | Watch the Association's tour page. |
| May | Tokyo tournament | Kokugikan, May 9 to 23, 2027.7 | Travel to Tokyo or book a show. |
| July | Nagoya tournament | IG Arena, July 11 to 25, 2027.8 | Travel to Nagoya or book a show. |
| October | Autumn tour | Kyoto, Osaka and Himeji in 2026.13 | Check the Osaka date. |
| November | Fukuoka tournament | Fukuoka Kokusai Center, November 8 to 22, 2026.3 | Pair Osaka with Fukuoka or book a show. |
| December | Winter tour | Katano, Yao and others in 2026.20 | Check the dates near you. |
Dates are those on the Japan Sumo Association's schedules; tour stops change from season to season.20
October: a tour stop in the city itself
Searching for sumo in Osaka in October leads, on the Association's schedule, to a single day. The autumn tour listed Nagahama in Shiga on October 15, Kyoto on October 16, Osaka on October 17 and Himeji in Hyogo on October 18.13 The Osaka stop falls on a Saturday, which suits a short trip, and neighbouring stops in Kyoto and Hyogo give a second chance if the Osaka day does not fit.2
The Association describes what such a day holds: gates at 9:00 with a morning taiko drum, early training, bouts from 11:30, ring-entering ceremonies and top-division matches in the afternoon, and a closing ceremony after the final bout.15,16,17 Attractions that the Grand Tournaments do not carry, such as comic sumo and folk songs sung by the wrestlers, belong to these days.18 Treat these dates as a pattern; the Association decides each season's venues.
October weather in Osaka is gentle. The climate file for the site reads an average daily high of 22.7 °C and 110 mm of rain in the month.19 The rain falls over 7 days with at least 2.5 mm, and an outdoor tour stop is a sensible bet rather than a gamble, though a spare layer for the evening is cheap insurance.19
November: look to Fukuoka, stay for the shows
The November tournament is not in Osaka at all. The Association lists it at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center from November 8 to 22, 2026, and from November 14 to 28 in 2027.3,10 If you want a sumo trip in that month you can pair Osaka with Fukuoka, but sumo in Osaka in November means a show, not a tournament, and the weather is mild.
The average daily high in Osaka in November is 17.1 °C with 64 mm of rain, on a station comparison that the next section explains.19 Evenings turn cool enough that an indoor show or a hot-pot meal is a comfortable way to spend them. The Daito experience of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau runs from mid-April to mid-December on one bureau page, so it is still open in November on that reading.22
Our Osaka Sumo Experience is a 1.5-hour show with retired wrestlers that does not depend on the tournament calendar. Its listing carries free cancellation up to 24 hours before, which keeps a plan flexible.
Your month
Which month are you in?
Match your travel month to the best use of it.
If I am in Osaka in October
Look at the Saturday tour stop
The Association lists Osaka among the autumn tour stops.2
If I am in Osaka in November
Book a show or go to Fukuoka
The tournament that month is in Fukuoka.3
If I am in Osaka in April
Check the tour days at the turn of the month
The spring tour passed through Neyagawa, Kobe, Takarazuka, Yasu and Muko.4,5
If I am in Osaka in December
Look at Katano and Yao
Both winter stops are in Osaka Prefecture.14
If I arrive in the summer
Book a show in Namba or Hanazonocho
Any month
Three shows that book year-round
Early show
Breakfast sumo show
Starts at 8:30 AM
- LengthRuns 1.5 hours
- Pricefrom $45
- CancellationFree until the day before
Meal show
Show and hot pot
Lunch or evening, Rinku Town
- LengthRuns 1.5 to 4 hours
- Pricefrom $65
- CancellationFree until the day before
April: the spring tour passes through
The spring tour started its Osaka days right after the March tournament. The Association lists Neyagawa in Osaka Prefecture on Monday March 30, the day after the ceremonial tournament at Ise Shrine.4 It continued to Kobe on March 31, Takarazuka on April 1, Yasu in Shiga on April 2 and Muko in Kyoto Prefecture on April 3.5
Anyone hunting for sumo in Osaka in April finds the tour in the region for a few days at the turn of the month. The weather is warming: the average daily high is 18.7 °C and the month brings 120 mm of rain over 8 days with at least 2.5 mm.19 The Daito experience begins in mid-April on the bureau page that gives a season.22
After the tour moves to eastern Japan, April has no tournament and no tour stop near Osaka in the Association's list that we checked. A show then does the work of a stage, and the listing details below show which ones run on set times.
One year, seen from Osaka
Sumo dates that touch the city
Feb 6, 2027
Osaka tickets go on sale
The Association gives advance sales from February 6, 2027 for the March tournament.6
Mar 14 to 28, 2027
Osaka tournament
The one tournament of the six held in the city, at EDION Arena Osaka.6,1
Mar 30, 2026
Spring tour at Neyagawa
The first Osaka Prefecture stop of the 2026 spring tour.4
Oct 17, 2026
Tour stop in Osaka
A Saturday stop between Kyoto on October 16 and Himeji on October 18.13
Nov 8 to 22, 2026
Fukuoka tournament
The November tournament is in Fukuoka, not Osaka.3
Dec 9 and 10, 2026
Katano and Yao
Two winter tour stops in Osaka Prefecture.14
Shows that run in any month
Several listings do not depend on the calendar. The Sumo Hall Hirakuza show on the 8th floor of Namba Parks runs 2 hours, from $92, and is non-refundable. The Ochi Izumibeya listing offers shows at 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM with chanko nabe in a shared pot, from $65.
A breakfast show at Osaka Sumo Kaminari Ichimon starts at 8:30 AM, 3 minutes on foot from JR Imamiya Station, with a sumo-style breakfast and an English-speaking MC, from $45. The hot-pot listing describes itself as a cultural entertainment program, not a Grand Sumo tournament.
Our own show meets in Hanazonocho and is divided into a 40-minute demonstration and match, a 30-minute challenge and a 20-minute talk. Whichever month brings you, the listing page's date picker is the source of truth for what is on: the records do not carry start times. That is also why this guide names no show dates: a date that was true when the page was written can be gone by the time you read it, and the booking widget shows the current ones.
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The sumo hall in Namba Osaka
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In Japan, you can get up-close sumo experiences throughout the year. Aside from the Grand Sumo Tournaments, the Jungyo provincial tour travels to various locales in April, August, October, and December.
Planning
Off-season planning checklist
Before you leave3
- Read the Association's current tour page for your dates
- Compare show listings by length and cancellation
- Decide whether to buy Osaka tournament tickets for a later trip
On the day3
- Arrive at gates or doors with time to spare
- Dress for the month, using the chart above
- Note the nearest station before you leave
Keep flexible3
- Prefer listings with free cancellation if plans may move
- Keep a second option for a rainy or sold-out day
- Add a chanko meal to one of the evenings
What the weather does to the plan
The site uses a blend of NOAA stations: rainfall read at the Osaka station 2.8 km from the show venue and temperatures at the Kobe station 26.2 km away, averaged over 1971 to 2020.19 The chart below uses the daily highs. Summer is hot: July averages 30.2 °C and August 32 °C, when outdoor tour stops are less attractive and the shows are a cooler choice.19,19
The tournament month is cool. March has an average daily high of 13.1 °C and 94 mm of rain, so bring a coat to the arena queue.19 December falls to 11.7 °C with 46 mm of rain.19
None of this changes the sumo calendar, which the Association sets, but it changes how you dress and how far you want to travel. A tour stop in a town like Yao or Katano in December is a winter outing, while a show in Namba is a warm room whatever the sky does.
FAQ
The short answers to your questions.
Is there a sumo tournament in Osaka outside March?
No.
JNTO says Osaka hosts its tournament in March, with the rest held in Tokyo, Nagoya and Fukuoka.1
Does the sumo tour visit Osaka?
When are the Osaka tickets sold for 2027?
From February 6, 2027.
The Association gives that date for the March 14 to 28 tournament.6
Which city hosts the November tournament?
Fukuoka.
The Association lists the Fukuoka Kokusai Center for November 8 to 22, 2026.3
Where do I find shows with a meal?
Use the listing for the restaurant show.
One listing serves chanko nabe in a shared pot at a lunch show and an evening show.
Do the shows run in every month?
Check the date picker.
The listings do not carry start times in the record, so the booking widget decides.
Sources
- Japan National Tourism Organization · Experience Sumo ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Provincial Tour: Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Grand Tournament Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Provincial Tour: Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Provincial Tour: Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Grand Tournament Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Grand Tournament Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Grand Tournament Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Grand Tournament Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Grand Tournament Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Grand Tournament Schedule ↩
- Japan National Tourism Organization · Experience Sumo ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Provincial Tour: Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Provincial Tour: Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · A day at Jungyo (Provincial Tour) ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · A day at Jungyo (Provincial Tour) ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · A day at Jungyo (Provincial Tour) ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · A day at Jungyo (Provincial Tour) ↩
- NOAA · Global Summary of the Month, Station Osaka (rainfall) and Kobe (temperatures) (NOAA GHCN JAM00047772 and JA000047770), 1971 to 2020 ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · Provincial Tour: Schedule ↩
- Japan Sumo Association · A day at Jungyo (Provincial Tour)
- Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau · Experience sumo! (Active Square Daito) ↩
- Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau · Sumo Experience (Osaka Destination Campaign) ↩
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