Originally Posted by
od_sf
The November basho doesn't start until November 8th. How many days ahead of the basho do the rikishi leave Tokyo?
Not precisely sure, and likely varies by stable. Your best bet might be to ask this question through JNTO (Japan National Tourist Office). Here's a Japan Times article probably from earlier this year which seems to suggest that it varies all over the place, but can start as early as mid-October:
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/...ushu-location/