Game 4 of the 51st Honinbo title match, a best-of-seven series, was held at Ishino-ya Izu-Nagaoka, with Meijin Ichiriki Ryo (一力 遼) and Kisei Shibano Toramaru (芝野 虎丸) as the players. The venue provided a quiet playing environment and special menus featuring the cuisine of Izu, and after 2 days of play, Kisei Shibano Toramaru (芝野 虎丸) won by resignation as Black, bringing the series to 2-2.
Ishino-ya Izu-Nagaoka, a hot-spring ryokan in Izu-no-Kuni, Shizuoka Prefecture, hosted Game 4 of the 51st Honinbo title match, a best-of-seven series, over 2 days on 16 and 17 September 2026. The venue prepared a calm playing environment, along with special menus and local snacks for the players.
The game was a closely fought battle between Meijin Ichiriki Ryo (一力 遼), who was seeking his third consecutive title, and challenger Kisei Shibano Toramaru (芝野 虎丸). Kisei Shibano Toramaru (芝野 虎丸) won after pressing his advantage as Black, bringing the series record to 2-2.
To support the players during their long game, the venue provided a luxury detached lodging environment surrounding a Japanese garden of approximately 2,000 tsubo, with meals and snacks during the game inspired by the attractions of Izu. The official website states that general reservations for the special menus served during the game will open on 26 September 2026.
Ishino-ya Izu-Nagaoka has 22 detached rooms, free-flowing hot-spring baths, a restaurant, meeting rooms and a book café. TKP said it intends to continue promoting the attractions of Izu through the venue and its cuisine.