Tennis in Tokyo
Looking to play tennis in Tokyo? Tokyo offers excellent tennis facilities, but finding a court can be surprisingly difficult. Many courts require advance registration, lottery applications, and Japanese-language reservation systems.
Whether you are a resident, expat, or visiting player, this guide introduces some of the best tennis courts in Tokyo and explains the easiest way to start playing.
Best Tennis Courts in Tokyo
Ariake Tennis Park
Ariake Tennis Park is Japan's premier tennis venue and one of the most famous tennis facilities in the country. It regularly hosts major international tournaments and offers world-class courts, professional facilities, and an outstanding playing environment.
- Location: 135-0063, 2-2-22 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo
- Surface: Hard & Omni Courts (Synthetic grass with sand)
- Courts: 40+ indoor and outdoor courts
- Ariake Tennis-no-Mori Station: 8 min walk
- Kokusai-tenjijo Station: 8 min walk
- Changing rooms, showers, and parking available
Shiba Park Tennis Courts
Located near Tokyo Tower, Shiba Park Tennis Courts offer one of the most unique tennis experiences in Tokyo. The courts are centrally located and popular among expats, international visitors, and players staying in central Tokyo.
- Location: 105-0011, 4-10-10 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo
- Surface: Omni Court (Synthetic grass with sand)
- Courts: 4 courts
- Shibakoen Station: 6 min walk
- Akabanebashi Station: 6 min walk
- Changing rooms and showers available
Azabu Tennis Courts
Azabu Tennis Courts are one of the most convenient tennis facilities in central Tokyo. Located near Hiroo, Azabu-juban, embassies, international schools, and Roppongi Hills, they attract both local and international players.
- Location: 106-0047, 5-6-33 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Surface: Omni Court (Synthetic grass with sand)
- Courts: 4 courts
- Hiroo Station: 9 min walk
- Azabu-juban Station: 21 min walk
- Changing rooms and showers available
How to Book Tennis Courts in Tokyo
Booking tennis courts in Tokyo can be challenging.
- Advance registration
- Lottery applications
- Japanese-language reservation systems
Private courts are generally easier to reserve, but they are often more expensive and frequently fully booked. For visitors and new residents, joining a local tennis community is often the easiest way to play tennis in Tokyo.
Join Tokyo Tennis Club
Tokyo Tennis Club is an international tennis community for intermediate and advanced players. We organize regular doubles events, singles sessions, team competitions, tennis camps, and private tennis experiences throughout Tokyo.
- Meet local and international players
- Play without dealing with court reservations
- Improve your game through regular match play
- Discover some of Tokyo's best tennis venues
Most events are conducted in English and bring together local players, expats, and visitors from around the world.