where to train in Japan (Tokyo)

[andoryuu-san]

also I mentioned it in other threads already, but there are always many OPEN tournaments going on every week (even on weekdays ) all around Tokyo. anyone can participate, even tourists.

check this site nocha.jp

there is also this site p4match.com which offers round-robin type tournaments with no elimination, so you're guaranteed a fixed number of matches (most often 4 or 5)..

usually you have to register for tournaments about 1 month before.

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of course for official tournaments you need to register at your local federation for local tournaments, or at JTTA (main federation) and STTA for regional and national tournaments.

Foreigners living in Japan are allowed to play at the JTTA team league level, and allowed to play in the national tournament in Doubles only. the annual JTTA Tokyo Open is also welcoming them.

There is no restriction for STTA, but the level is (up to high-level) amateur , there are no pros there.

Hi @Takkyu_wa_inochi , first of all thanks a lot for so many Tokyo-related TT information! You're pretty much the only ressource on the English internet regarding playing TT in Japan as a foreigner.
I would definitely check out some tournaments and the Sports Centers. My only question is: Is it actually feasible and "ok" for the locals if a non-Japanese speaker shows up?

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

yes of course, if you behave politely and follow the local rules (if there is a lot of people there could be a queuing system etc...)
but its better to come with a friend.

 

[fabiopjr]

The system i talked about is only on Tuesday and Fridays in B2 from 6 to 9pm
Entrance is 300 yens
It gets crowded quickly so better to come a bit early

Other days only a smaller room on B1 is available and not so many good players

It’s better to check on the website or call them if you want to be 100% sure

Takkyu,

I'm from Brazil and I'm going to Japan in May. I'll be visiting Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
I saw your posts and they helped me choose places where I can play in Tokyo.
I want to buy equipment and I liked the website www.kokusaitakkyu.com. I saw that they have a store in Shibuya. Have you bought it there? My biggest question is: Do they accept Wise and Nomad cards? (I sent them an email but they didn't know)

Is there a place where you can buy it in Tokyo?

Thank you in advance.

 

[Vrael]

if anyone wants to play in Tokyo I can play in Chofu almost any day at any time. There is a club around 5 min from the staion

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Yes I always go to the store in shibuya
The main store is in Takadanobaba but it’s a bit farther from home for me.

I don’t know what kind of payment they accept. They have a lot of people from abroad coming to buy so I wouldn’t be surprised if they accept Wise although it’s not popular in Japan. You’d better ask them first.

I don’t know my schedule yet in May but if I’m here I can play in central Tokyo in Minato Sports Center
@Vrael is my teammate but we don’t practice often as he lives really far from me alas

 

[Macxim]

Hey there,
I'll be in Tokyo from Feb 20 to March 1st.
Is there any way we could train together?

 

[mohitsharma]

@Takkyu_wa_inochi
I am currently on a research visit to Tokyo until the end of December. I am from India, and I have played a decent amount of table tennis there (I represented my University once).
In Tokyo, I either go to some random meetup groups or Room MK group lessons in Ichigaya. I saw on a lot of discussion threads that you run a group practice session in Minato ward sports centre, and was wondering whether you have some space to accommodate one more person. I currently live in Nihonbashi, so travelling would also be easy.
I miss rigorous drills, and a lot of places to do that in Tokyo are super expensive. If your group does not have any space, can you suggest some more practice groups?

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

@Takkyu_wa_inochi
I am currently on a research visit to Tokyo until the end of December. I am from India, and I have played a decent amount of table tennis there (I represented my University once).
In Tokyo, I either go to some random meetup groups or Room MK group lessons in Ichigaya. I saw on a lot of discussion threads that you run a group practice session in Minato ward sports centre, and was wondering whether you have some space to accommodate one more person. I currently live in Nihonbashi, so travelling would also be easy.
I miss rigorous drills, and a lot of places to do that in Tokyo are super expensive. If your group does not have any space, can you suggest some more practice groups?

No you are welcome.
We are going tomorrow evening (Friday) to Chuo Sports center near Hamacho station from 6pm

 

[mohitsharma]

No you are welcome.
We are going tomorrow evening (Friday) to Chuo Sports center near Hamacho station from 6pm

Perfect, I will be there. Thank you

 

[Juan6491]

No you are welcome.
We are going tomorrow evening (Friday) to Chuo Sports center near Hamacho station from 6pm

Hi Takkyu,
I’ll be in Tokyo Sept 7–10. Any chance to meet up for some matches in Minatoku center? I’m an intermediate player— used to play a bit professionally (almost 1 year) when I was 14. Would be great to meet you there.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Hi Takkyu,
I’ll be in Tokyo Sept 7–10. Any chance to meet up for some matches in Minatoku center? I’m an intermediate player— used to play a bit professionally (almost 1 year) when I was 14. Would be great to meet you there.

hi im not in Tokyo before October sorry , but you can go there you'll find people to play without any problem !!

 

[Juan6491]

hi im not in Tokyo before October sorry , but you can go there you'll find people to play without any problem !!

Thanks! And if you visit Vietnam, feel free to hit me up for some matches.

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

Thanks! And if you visit Vietnam, feel free to hit me up for some matches.

in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)

 

[Juan6491]

in Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)

Hanoi

 

[idaho]

No you are welcome.
不，不用谢。
We are going tomorrow evening (Friday) to Chuo Sports center near Hamacho station from 6pm
我们将于明晚 (周五) 晚上 6 点前往滨町站附近的中央体育中心。

hello, it's so kind of you sharing so much information regarding tokyo tabletennis and it's so helpful. I will fly to yokohama tomorrow and will stay there until 4th, Oct, I will check the chuo sports center you mentioned and maybe Minato as well. Btw, do you know any similiar places in Yokohama which is closer to me ? thanks a lot!
你好，非常感谢你分享了这么多关于东京乒乓球的信息，真的很有帮助。我明天会飞往横滨，在那里待到 10 月 4 日，我会查看你提到的中央体育中心，也许还会去水门市。Btw, 你知道横滨有什么类似的地方离我比较近吗？非常感谢！

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

hello, it's so kind of you sharing so much information regarding tokyo tabletennis and it's so helpful. I will fly to yokohama tomorrow and will stay there until 4th, Oct, I will check the chuo sports center you mentioned and maybe Minato as well. Btw, do you know any similiar places in Yokohama which is closer to me ? thanks a lot!
你好，非常感谢你分享了这么多关于东京乒乓球的信息，真的很有帮助。我明天会飞往横滨，在那里待到 10 月 4 日，我会查看你提到的中央体育中心，也许还会去水门市。Btw, 你知道横滨有什么类似的地方离我比较近吗？非常感谢！

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横浜武道館は、アリーナや多目的室のほか、神奈川県横浜市の公共施設として初の本格武道場を備えた施設です。「文体」の愛称で親しまれてきた「横浜文化体育館」の再整備事業の一環で開館しました。「横浜BUNTAI」のサブアリーナとしての役割も担っています。

www.yokohama-budokan.com

on september 22 and 29 (both mondays) you can go to Yokohama Budokan. its a huge modern and fantastic venue, which is hosting TT sessions regularly. 700 yens you can play all day anytime from 9;30 to 20;30. highly recommended.

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i am coming back to Tokyo on Oct1st so we can maybe play a bit in Minato

 

[idaho]

Hi Takkyu,
I’ll be in Tokyo Sept 7–10. Any chance to meet up for some matches in Minatoku center? I’m an intermediate player— used to play a bit professionally (almost 1 year) when I was 14. Would be great to meet you there.

定期教室｜横浜武道館 - 横浜BUNTAIサブアリーナ

横浜武道館は、アリーナや多目的室のほか、神奈川県横浜市の公共施設として初の本格武道場を備えた施設です。「文体」の愛称で親しまれてきた「横浜文化体育館」の再整備事業の一環で開館しました。「横浜BUNTAI」のサブアリーナとしての役割も担っています。

www.yokohama-budokan.com

on september 22 and 29 (both mondays) you can go to Yokohama Budokan. its a huge modern and fantastic venue, which is hosting TT sessions regularly. 700 yens you can play all day anytime from 9;30 to 20;30. highly recommended.

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

www.google.fr

i am coming back to Tokyo on Oct1st so we can maybe play a bit in Minato

thank you again for sharing the information , my wife and me both like to play tt and we will check the place above, we even think to participate the singles or double games in yokohama but as you mentionly earlier, most of games here need to be registered 1 month earlier, so it's a bit pitty. great to know you will be back on 1st of Oct, looking forward to meeting you and play in Minato ,thanks!

 

[Takkyu_wa_inochi]

thank you again for sharing the information , my wife and me both like to play tt and we will check the place above, we even think to participate the singles or double games in yokohama but as you mentionly earlier, most of games here need to be registered 1 month earlier, so it's a bit pitty. great to know you will be back on 1st of Oct, looking forward to meeting you and play in Minato ,thanks

For Yokohama at the dates I gave you it’s free to play all day. Doubles singles whatever . On other dates it’s for other purpose not necessarily table tennis

 

[idaho]

For Yokohama at the dates I gave you it’s free to play all day. Doubles singles whatever . On other dates it’s for other purpose not necessarily table tennis

wow ! I've checked the Yokohama Budokan from their website and the place seems so cool as you said , and only about 20mins from the hotel I live, did you mean on Monday it's free and will charge 700 yen per person on other days? thanks!

 

[azteryx]

wow ! I've checked the Yokohama Budokan from their website and the place seems so cool as you said , and only about 20mins from the hotel I live, did you mean on Monday it's free and will charge 700 yen per person on other days? thanks!

Good afternoon) I feel a little awkward asking you, as we don't know each other, but if you have the opportunity, please visit the official Butterfly tennis store in Japan. Last year, they launched a custom-made blade service, but only within Japan. Maybe you can place an order. In any case, any information about whether this service is still working would be very helpful, and I would greatly appreciate it.
Here is a list of Butterfly store addresses where you should be aware of this: https://www.butterfly.co.jp/shop/