Izutsu stable
Sakahoko died in Kobe of pancreatic cancer on 16 September 2019. A wake was held on 24 September with the funeral the following day, both at Izutsu stable. His former wrestlers were being looked after by Kagamiyama Oyakata while the Japan Sumo Association decided which stable they will be transferred to. As of 1 October 2019, all personnel belong to Michinoku stable.