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!
Area: Shinjuku
Address: SUBARU Comprehensive Sports Center, 6-37-1 Shinkawa, Mitaka City, Tokyo
Experience: Sumo Experience
Sumo is a sport in which wrestlers try to push each other out of a ring to win. It is recognized as Japan's national sport, and the grand sumo tournament is one of the most popular sporting events in Japan. At Raien, anyone older than the age of 10 can experience sumo.
Area: Kita-ku
Address: 3-46-16 Shimo, Kita-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Kyudo
Kyudo (archery) is a respected sport that has been practiced for many centuries, despite being fairly unknown outside of Japan. Learn about the fundamentals of this historic skill at a local dojo.
Area: Asakusa
Address: 2-7-4 Higashinippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Kendo Experience
Samurai were Japanese warriors who developed incredible swordsmanship. This tradition still lives on in the martial art of kendo. A sport that is infused with the spirit of samurai, kendo focuses on the importance of respect, not just winning.
Area: Roppongi
Address: The Kikai Shinko Kaikan bldg #B4, 3-5-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Ninja Experience
The ninja is a historical Japanese icon that is known worldwide. They would be hired by lords and execute their missions in secrecy. Try throwing some shuriken, or ninja stars, and feel like a ninja yourself!
Area: Ginza
Address: Koizumi Building 5F 4-3-13, Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
Experience: Swordsmanship
In bygone eras, "Batto" - or "Japanese swordsmanship" - once proved crucial, to defend one's self as well as one's community. HiSUi TOKYO proposes its validity extends to modern times, as a path to broaden your spirit and exercise your mind. This elegant school provides tuition for all levels and ambitions.
Area: Shinjuku
Address: 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Japanese cooking class
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.
Wadaiko, or Japanese drums, make a huge sound that you can feel throughout your body. When you play with your friends, the sound can be even more impressive. Playing wadaiko uses your whole body and is a great form of exercise.
Area: Roppongi
Address: Shimizu house 1F, 3-29-11, Shiba, Minato-Ku, Tokyo
Experience: Pottery making
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.
