List of Famous people named Kotonowaka

Kotonowaka Masahiro is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Chiba Prefecture. He made his debut in November 2015 and reached the top makuuchi division in March 2020. He wrestles for Sadogatake stable. His highest rank has been maegashira 13. He is the son of former sekiwake Kotonowaka Terumasa and grandson of 53rd yokozuna Kotozakura Masakatsu. He originally began wrestling under the name Kotokamatani Masakatsu but adopted his father's shikona surname upon promotion to juryo in July 2019; he is expected to adopt his grandfather's shikona if ever promoted to ōzeki.

Kotonowaka Terumasa is a former sumo wrestler from Obanazawa, Yamagata prefecture, Japan. He made his professional debut in 1984 and after reaching the top makuuchi division in 1990 he remained there for 15 years until his retirement in 2005. His highest rank was sekiwake and he earned seven special prizes and eight gold stars during his long makuuchi career. He is now the head coach of Sadogatake stable.