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!
Located on Chiba Prefecture’s Boso Peninsula, Mt. Nokogiriyama means “Sawtooth Mountain.” For those who don’t feel up to hiking, there is a ropeway tram to the mountain top, where you will find an observation deck offering views of Tokyo Bay and Mt. Fuji! Located on the mountain’s slopes is the Nihonji Temple, home to a massive stone Buddha. You can also find the impressive Jigoku-Nozoki, a jagged overhang on the side on the mountain.
Area: Chiba
Address: 4052-1, Kanaya Futtsu, Chiba
Experience: Hiking
Not just an Olympic event, Judo is also a world-famous martial art originating from Japan. With its roots in Japan’s Edo Period, judo is more than fighting - it’s a way of life, a path to follow. Now, foreigners can take this path with Shidokan, and experience the culture of Japan with their mind and body!
Area: Shinagawa
Address: Hochi Shinbunsha bldg 3F 4-6-49, Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Judo
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: Ginza
Address: Koizumi Building 5F 4-3-13, Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo
Experience: Swordsmanship
Web site： http://en.hisui-tokyo.com/sword
Aikido is a sport that trains both body and mind. It is also an art of self-defense in which strength doesn’t just come from being big or powerful.
Area: Chiyoda-ku
Address: 2-5-1 Hirakawacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Aikido
Web site： https://jp-expert.com/tour/c03/
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: Roppongi
Address: The Kikai Shinko Kaikan bldg #B4, 3-5-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Ninja Experience
Web site： https://musashi.ninja/
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: Kita-ku
Address: 3-46-16 Shimo, Kita-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Kyudo
Table tennis (ping pong) is popular in Japan, especially at onsens or game centers. Why don't you enjoy it with your friends and family?
Area: Shibuya
Address: 1-14-14,Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Experience: Table tennis
A veritable divers' paradise on Hachijojima island - about 45-minute flight or about 10-hour crusie from Tokyo - Concolor delivers diving adventures in the splendid warm currents of the Philippine Sea. A wealth of intriguing marine life produces plentiful photo opportunities with species often bigger and deeper in coloring than their counterparts in other waters.
Area: Hachijojima
Address: 4419-6, Mitsune, Hachijo island, Tokyo
Experience: Snorkeling・Diving
Web site： http://www.concolor.biz/en/index.html
