Houo Umagoro

was a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Narashino, Shimōsa. He made his debut in May 1887 and wrestled for Miyagino stable. He reached the makuuchi division in January 1893 and reached the rank of ōzeki in 1897. He retired in May, 1903 and died in May, 1907.

Career Early career His real name was and was known for his large body and strength since he was a boy. He joined Miyagino stable because the then head coach (Miyagino Umagoro) was from Makuhari, Chiba District and made his professional debut in May 1886 under the shikona . It is thought that his first shikona was chosen to pay homage to his hometown shrine of Kikuta. However, due to heavy drinking problems, Hōō was denied the rank after the May, 1898 tournament and dropped back to maegashira in 1902. Championships for the best record in a tournament were not recognized or awarded before the 1909 summer tournament and the above championships that are labelled "unofficial" are historically conferred. For more information see yūshō.