Culture
November Grand Sumo Tournament (Fukuoka) 2025
Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan.
Fukuoka Kokusai Center
Sumo is the national sport of Japan and holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the nation. Fukuoka Kokusai Center is to Fukuoka what the Ryogoku Kokugikan is to Tokyo. The center of Kyushu’s sumo activity with annual tournaments (November) taking place with thousands of fans packing the arena. Only 10 minutes from Hakata Station, the Fukuoka Kokusai Center can hold a whopping 10,000 people and has a total size of 10,000 m. Made up of 2 separate buildings space regularly holds concerts and has attracted artists such as Japanese superstars gyaru Koda Kumi and Ayumi Hamasaki. Domestic and international sporting events are also hosted and in 2006 held the Volleyball World Championships.
One point to remember is that the Fukuoka Kokusai Center is not open to the public on non-event days but if you do happen to find yourself nearby then try out the Bayside Place Hakata shopping center and event the Minato Onsen hot spring if you fancy a plunge into healing and very hot water!
Overview
Address
2-2 Chikkohonmachi, Hakata Ward, Fukuoka, 812-0021 (Map) (Directions)Hours
9:00 - 17:00 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
9:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
9:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
9:00 - 17:00
Thursday
9:00 - 17:00
Friday
9:00 - 17:00
Saturday
9:00 - 17:00
Sunday
9:00 - 17:00
Holidays
9:00 - 17:00
Phone Number
092-272-1111Website
General Amenities
- Nursing rooms
- Restroom
- Coin lockers
- Souvenir shop
Accessibility
- Multi-purpose toilet
- Wheelchair rental
Access
12-minute walk from Subway Gofukumachi Station 15-minute walk from Subway Nakasu-Kawabata Station
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