The Paris Olympics are almost here, so let’s enjoy sports! With the Paris Olympics and Paralympics fast approaching, let’s enjoy sports and have even more fun watching the Games!

Enjoy the Olympics even more!

JAPAN OLYMPIC MUSEUM

Here you can learn about the Olympics while engaging with their history as well as experiencing and testing your skills against athletes’ physical capabilities. The museum will also be holding various events related to the Paris 2024 Olympics, such as visits by Olympic athletes, beginning June 18.

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

Address: 1F/2F Japan Sport Olympic Square, 4-2 Kasumigaoka-machi, Shinjuku-ku

Opening hours: 10:00–17:00 (Latest entry is 16:30)

Closed: Mondays (the following weekday when Monday is a public holiday), Year-end/New Year holidays, change-of-exhibition periods

Admission fees: General/500 yen; Seniors (aged 65 years or above/please show ID)/400 yen; high school students or younger (please show student ID)/free of charge

Inquiries: 03-6910-5561

HP：https://japan-olympicmuseum.jp/en/

Try an Olympic sport—canoeing!

Tatekawa Kasenshiki park

At the canoeing/kayaking area within the park you can try canoeing, which is a Paris 2024 Olympic event. Under your instructor’s careful guidance, you can experience canoeing with peace of mind. There is also a range of options for enjoying this sport, including time trials.

15-min. walk from Nishi-Ojima Station and Ojima Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line

Address: 6-33-10 Kameido, Koto City

[Canoeing//kayaking area]

Opening days: Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from May 1 to July 20; every day from July 21 to August 31; Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from September 1 to October 31
*Reservations are not required. Tickets sold on-site.

Ticket sales: 9:00–16:00 (excluding 11:00–13:00)
*Tickets also sold 11:00–13:00 from July 21 to August 31.

Canoeing hours: 9:00–17:00 (excluding 12:00–13:00)
* Canoes can also be used 12:00–13:00 from July 21 to August 31.

Fees: Elementary/junior high school students/300 yen; high school students and older/600 yen

Inquiries: 03-5875-2319

HP：https://www.tatekawa-riverbed-park.jp/

A hideout-style bouldering gym

Rhino and Bird

This bouldering gym looks like a secret hideout. One of the gym’s attractions is the abundant range of courses tailored to individual climbers’ levels. From beginners to advanced, climbers can improve their skills while having fun like solving a puzzle.

4-min. walk from Nippori Station and Nishi-Nippori Station on the Nippori-Toneri Liner

Address: 2-56-3 Nishi-Nippori, Arakawa City

Opening hours: [Weekdays] 14:00–23:00; [Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays] 10:00–21:00

Regular holidays: New Year holidays, route-setting periods, and other holidays

Fees: General/2,200 yen (for initial visit only there is an additional registration fee of 1,100 yen)

Inquiries: 03-6228-0135

HP：https://www.rhino-bird.com/

Forget the everyday and jump to your heart’s content!

trAmpoland TOKYO

This is an indoor leisure facility where you can experience out-of-the-ordinary floating sensations and thrills playing on trampolines. Staff will show you how to jump as well as some tricks, so even beginners can have fun with peace of mind.

4-min. walk from Itabashikuyakushomae Station on the Toei Mita Line

Address: 2-46-3 Itabashi, Itabashi City

Opening hours: [Weekdays] 12:00–21:00 (tickets available from 11:40); [Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays] 10:00–20:00 (tickets available from 9:40)

Closed: Thursdays (the following weekday when Thursday is a public holiday)

Fees: [Weekdays] 1,650 yen/60 min. (1,800 yen/60 min on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays/busy season)
*Admission is free of charge for parent/adult accompanying child/children

Inquiries: 03-6322-6966

HP：https://www.trampoland.com/en/

A climbing experience even beginners can easily enjoy

PIGLET CLIMBING GYM

This climbing gym provides a range of courses that visitors of all ages can enjoy. Here you can try climbing at your own pace. Moreover, thinking up strategies exercises your brain and refreshes both your body and spirit.

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

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

Opening hours: [Weekdays] 14:00–23:00; [Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays] 13:00–21:00

Closed: Irregular holidays

Fees: General/[Initial visit] 3,000 yen (3,300 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays)

Inquiries: 03-6426-7736

HP：http://piglet-climb.com/

Invigorate yourself with auto tennis

Waseda Auto Tennis Plaza

Unusual for central Tokyo, this indoor sports facility has auto tennis for you to enjoy, as well as a batting cage and table tennis room. Equipment is available for rental, so you can casually drop by empty-handed for some exercise.

2-min. walk from Waseda Stop on the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)

Address: 1-13-4 Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku City

Opening hours: 10:00–21:00

Closed:12/30–1/1

Fees (Auto tennis): [1 medal] 60 balls/300 yen; Racquet rental 200 yen; shoes rental/free of charge

Inquiries: 03-3203-3944