The yokozuna dohyo-iri dedication is a ceremony in which a yokozuna (grand champion of sumo) enters the sumo ring. This is an official event held annually by the Japan Sumo Association before the Kyushu Basho. The event usually attracts upwards of 3,000 visitors and is free to all attendees. Official Dohyo-iri events are held in only 5 locations in Japan.
• 11/2 (Wed.)
• 14:00~
• Free viewing
• Sumiyoshi Jinja Shrine
• 3-1-51 Sumiyoshi, Hakata-ku
• 092-291-2670 (Sumiyoshi Jinja Shrine)
• http://chikuzen-sumiyoshi.or.jp/, http://hakata-akihaku.com/event/2970
