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Sporting activities along Toei Transportation Lines that begin in autumn

Tokyo Dome City TaKuSuRu

Feel like a top athlete in a stylish space

Met by a stylish space you would never imagine is a table-tennis facility, your spirits will be boosted by the space, which has been designed with an awareness of England, the birthplace of table tennis. The facility provides the same model ping-pong tables as those used in World Table Tennis Championships, and you can play using the same paddle as that used by Japanese table-tennis star Mima Ito. Table-tennis lessons are also available until 17:00 on weekdays.

 5-min.walk from Suidobashi Station on the Toei Mita Line

 8-min.walk from Kasuga Station on the Toei Oedo Line

Address 5F Tokyo Dome City Yellow Building, 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo City

Opening Hours (General public use) Weekdays 17:00-22:00 (Last entry: 21:30); Weekends and public holidays 10:00-22:00 (Last entry: 21:30)
(Table-tennis lessons) Weekdays 10:00-17:00

Fees (General public use) 1,200 yen/table/30 minutes
*One table may be used by up to five players

Regular holiday None

Inquiries Tel.03-3817-6008

Tokyo Kayaking Tour

Kayaking you can experience in the heart of the city

Just an eight-minute walk from the nearest train station you can have the rare metropolitan experience of kayaking! Providing extraordinary scenery from the river's surface, the tour enables you to enjoy views of Tokyo Skytree, the Tokyo cityscape, and the changing seasons as you paddle along inner-city waterways. How about casually trying a mini-outdoor activity where time flows languidly in the metropolis?

 8-min.walk from Higashi-ojima Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line

  Tokyo Skytree Kayaking Tour *Other tours are also available.

Meeting Place In front of Ojima Komatsugawa Park car park, 1 Komatsugawa, Edogawa City

Fees Adults 5,500 yen; Children 4,500 yen
*The tour uses two-person kayaks. There is an extra 1,000-yen fee for persons participating in the tour alone.
*Fees include guide, kayak, paddle, and lifejacket rentals.

Time Required 1 hour 30 minutes (from commencement to disbandment of tour)

Inquiries Tel.03-6671-0201
*For reservations, please telephone or visit the Club ZAC website (http://www.zacsports.com/tokyo-kayak.htm#tokyo-kayak)

PIGLET CLIMBING GYM

Enjoy bouldering in a cozy homelike atmosphere

This bouldering gym is a three-minute walk from the nearest train station. All you need to bring with you is a pair of socks and comfortable, non-constrictive clothing. With 30 cm thick mattresses covering the floor, the gym provides numerous courses ranging from 85-degree to 130-degree slopes, enabling men, women, and children to enjoy climbing easily in a comfortable environment. There is also a Kids' Space, so parents can also bring their young children along when they visit the facility.

 3-min.walk from Togoshi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line.

Address M's House 1F, 1-11-7 Hiratsuka, Shinagawa City

Opening Hours Weekdays 14:00-23:00; Weekends and public holidays 12:00-21:00

Fees (Membership registration fee) 1,300 yen (includes rental shoes fee)
(Weekdays: any time) Adults 1,600 yen; Students 1,200 yen; Children 800 yen
(Weekends and public holidays: any time) Adults 1,900 yen;  Students 1,500 yen; Children 1,100 yen

Regular holidays Irregular (Notification of holidays is posted on the Piglet website: http://piglet-climb.com/)

Inquiries Tel.03-6426-7736

Meijijingu Gaien Ice Skating Rink

The pleasure of gliding across the ice

This excellent spacious, world-championship-standard skating rink can be enjoyed by all from beginners putting on skating boots for the first time to advanced skaters. Skating school lessons are also provided for those who wish to improve their skating skills, with richly experienced instructors providing guidance tailored to students' levels and requirements. To prevent injury, wear comfortable, non-constrictive clothing that provides good skin coverage.

 1-min.walk from Kokuritsu-kyogijo Station on the Toei Oedo Line

Address 11-1 Kasumigaoka-machi, Shinjuku City

Opening Hours Weekdays 13:00-18:00 (Last entry: 17:00)
Weekends and public holidays 10:00-18:00 (Last entry: 17:00)
*Open all year round

Fees One-day Ticket: High school students and above: 1,370 yen; Junior high school students and under: 950 yen
Boot rental fee: 520 yen; Entry fee for accompanying non-skaters: 320 yen

Regular holiday None

Inquiries Tel.03-3403-3458

Arakawa Ogi Recreation Park  Park Golf Course

Take a shot while gazing at Tokyo Skytree

With an easy Sakura course for first-timers and a Tulip course with lots of ups and downs for advanced players, this park golf facility can be casually enjoyed by people of all ages from children to seniors. Rental clubs and balls are also available, so there is no need to bring any equipment. How about getting some exercise surrounded by the expansive natural environment of the Arakawa River Terrace? We also recommend the golf practice range, which provides a heart-bursting sense of liberation.

 10-min.walk from Ogi-ohashi Station on the Nippori-toneri Liner

Address 1 Ogi, Adachi City

Opening Hours 9:00-16:00 *8:00-16:00 in July-September

Fees 18 Holes: Adults 800 yen: Junior high school students and under: 400 yen; Seniors aged 65 years or above 600 yen
Rental clubs: 200 yen/club Rental balls: 100 yen/ball

Regular holiday None

Inquiries Tel.080-6534-9456
*Please make reservations at the Park Golf Course.
*In case the Park Golf Course is closed because of inclement weather, notification will be made via the Park Golf Course website (http://www.kasen-kikou.or.jp/ougi/index.html) and Twitter.

Ikebukuro Batting Center

Smash baseballs into the sky, 80m above the ground!

This baseball-batting center just opened in July on the roof of Ikebukuro's new landmark, Q Plaza Ikebukuro. Batting in the sky with the cityscape below is an exhilarating experience. Helmets are provided and women's shoes are available for free rental, which enables visitors to use the facilities safely with peace of mind. The center has a total of six batting cages and the very latest strikeout machine.

 10-min.walk from Higashi-ikebukuro-yonchome Stop on the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)

Address 14F Q Plaza Ikebukuro, 1-30-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima City

Opening Hours 10:00~23:00

Fees Batting 400 yen/game (20 balls)

Regular holidays None

Inquiries Tel.03-6709-0260
*The facility may close in the case of inclement weather. Please check the Ikebukuro Batting Center website (http://ikebukuro-battingc.net/).