For sports lovers looking to travel in Japan, Tokyo is full of things to see and do. At some places, you can try out time-honored Japanese martial arts for yourself. You can also sample various cultural traditions, go hiking, or take a tour of different areas. And at other locations, you can marvel at the latest in VR technology. There’s a wealth of experiences waiting for people who want to travel around Tokyo : use our handy guide to get started on your own adventures!
Originally based on Chinese combat, karate was developed in Japan as a martial art that doesn't rely on weapons (karate means “empty hand” in Japanese). The program teaches both karate skills and the creed of the dojo.
Area: Roppongi
Address: 2-20-13 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Karate Experience
Web site： https://nbs-truejapan.jp/c027/?lang=en
Going to the batting cages is a beloved pastime in Japan. Feel the excitement of hitting a ball thrown by a pitcher on a video screen!
Area: Asakusa
Address: ROX DOME 2F 1-27-5 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Batting Stadium
If you’re in need of relaxation, consider a trip to Hakone, a mountainous town near Tokyo. Hakone Kowakien Yunessun offers 23 unique hot spring baths, including traditional open-air baths with stunning views of the surrounding peaks. You can also relax in a wine, coffee or sake-filled bath!
Area: Kanagawa
Address: 1297 Ninotaira, Hakone-machi, Ashigarashimo-gun, Kanagawa
Experience: Onsen
Web site： https://www.yunessun.com/global/en/
Make a visit to Kawagoe. Known as Little Edo, this city northwest of Tokyo is admired for retaining the ambiance of centuries past. While you’re there, you can immerse yourself in Japanese culture by dressing up in a kimono and going for a stroll.
Area: Saitama
Address: 1-8-3, Shintomichō, Kawagoe, Saitama
Experience: Wearing kimono
Don’t be fooled by the name: Comburger isn’t actually a burger restaurant! It’s a cooking school that offers lessons out of the owner’s apartment in Shinjuku. Drop in for a morning or an evening class and learn how to make a wide range of Japanese dishes, from traditional favorites to more exotic items. If you join the morning class, you can go on an optional trip around the neighborhood afterwards.
Area: Shinjuku
Address: 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Japanese cooking class
Web site： http://comburger.jp/
Martial artists in Japan often demonstrate their prowess by smashing through stacks of traditional roof tiles called kawara. Kawarana, in Asakusa, allows visitors to test their strength by breaking through their own set of tiles. They even offer discounts for people with cracked phone screens, those with impressive abs, those who come dressed in kimono, or who arrive by rickshaw.
Area: Asakusa
Address: 2-27-17 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Practice Karate
Web site： https://kawarana.jp/
Japan is known for its delicate and distinctive ceramics, and at Uzumako Ceramic Art School, in Shiba, you can try your hand at throwing and sculpting your own. The school offers a variety of classes, all held in English. The small class sizes allow all participants to receive plenty of support from the instructors.
Area: Roppongi
Address: Shimizu house 1F, 3-29-11, Shiba, Minato-Ku, Tokyo
Experience: Pottery making
Based on Ibaraki's Ryujin Suspension Bridge - the longest pedestrian suspension bridge of Japan's main island - this heart-stopping adventure places you in the league of the mythological dragons after which this bridge was named. With Ibaraki prefecture sitting approximately ninety minutes away from Tokyo by Shinkansen - and Ryujin Bungy awaiting a sixty-minute drive away by car - this exploit makes for an ideal break away from the urban jungle.
Area: Ibaraki
Address: 2133-6 Keganocho, Hitachiota, Ibaraki
Experience: Bungee Jumping
