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Sports

Sports Facility / Athletic Park

Ogasayama Sports Park ECOPA (ECOPA Stadium / ECOPA Arena)

Leisure / Hobbies

Shizuoka Pref. Fukuroishi Aino 2300-1

This park in Fukuroi City, Shizuoka Prefecture is situated on the northwest slope of a hill which extends into neighboring Kakegawa City. It has the largest multipurpose stadium in the prefecture able to accommodate 50,000 people, as well as an auxiliary track and field area with natural turf and an exclusively dedicated area for throwing sports such as shot-put. Not only does it hold a wide variety of sporting events it also hosts cultural and entertainment events.
Hakuba Ski Jumping Stadium

4.0

255 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Kitadumigunhakubamura Hokujou

A ski jump competition facility located in Hakuba Village, Kitaazumi County, Nagano Prefecture where the Japanese team took the gold during the Nagano Winter Olympics in 1998. Ski jumping can be performed here year-round, and the facility is considered one of the top three tourist attractions of the Shinshu region. A lift and elevator running between the normal and large hills can be used to reach the starting areas, and from here visitors can view the jump area from the same perspective as professional jumpers do.

Definitely a nice spot to see what the athletes endure during that thrilling sport. The height is IMPRESSIVE. Also from the top you can enjoy beautiful scenery. In the tower, theres many memoribilia...
Tetsugakudo Park

4.0

74 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Nakano-ku Matsugaoka 1-34-28

"A municipal park established in the Matsugaoka area to the north of Nakano Ward in 1904. Called the ""Philosophy Theme Park,"" the roughly 56,000 square meter grounds have pathways, stone structures, and unique buildings that are all related to philosophy. Enjoy a leisurely walk while getting a peak into the world of founder Enryu Inoue. Also known as Professor Yokai Japanese ghost, he founded today's Toyo University. There are 100 cherry, plum, and other flowering trees on site, making it the ward's leading spot for blossom viewing."

Its nice year round. Nice waking trails along the river. Japanese garden features. Statues of world religious leaders.
Funabashi Municipal Gymnasium (Funabashi Arena)

3.5

17 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Funabashishi Narashinodai 7-5-1

Funabashi Municipal Gymnasium contains not only a large and small arena but also a heated swimming pool, training rooms, a table tennis room, a kyudo (Japanese archery) and archery range, and multipurpose rooms, among other things. There are also exhibition rooms that contain sports-related materials, including those from the temporarily closed Yoshizawa Baseball Museum. This gym also offers instruction in sports and exercises, both classes in which participants pay and enroll by the month, and one-time lessons that anyone can join for a small fee. These facilities can be used for athletic competitions and for all kinds of exercise.

プロバスケットチームの千葉ジェッツの本拠地で定期的にバスケットの試合が開催されるほか、温水プールやトレーニング室があって市民の健康維持の拠点にもなっています。さらに「吉澤野球博物館資料展示室」「船橋ゆかりのスポーツ資料」「千葉ジェッツコーナー」「クボタスピアーズコーナー」の４つのコーナーを開設されています。吉澤野球博物館資料展示室は、もともと西船橋あった博物館が閉鎖され、その資料が船橋市に寄贈...
Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium

Leisure / Hobbies

Tokyo Shibuya-ku Sendagaya 1-17-1

A gymnasium located close to Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Station in Sendagaya, Shibuya City, Tokyo. The gymnasium was first opened in 1956 and was used to host gymnastics and water polo events during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. Among other facilities, the gymnasium's main area can accommodate 10,000 spectators, and the complex is frequently used as a venue for world championships and other large-scale sporting events. The gymnasium also makes facilities such as its pool, training room, and athletic field available to the general public.
Okazaki Chuo Sogo Park

3.5

40 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Okazakishi Kouryujichou Touge 1

A municipal public park which was opened in 1991. Park facilities include Okazaki City Baseball Field, a multipurpose field, art museum, and barbecue ground, ensuring visitors can enjoy a wide variety of activities here. Widely used as a local gathering space, the park also holds weekly beginners sports classes.

こどもの日に、飲食店の弁当のイベントがあったので行きましたけど、正直ゲンナリ。いきなり、協賛金の募金箱による金くれ攻撃・・・肝心の弁当は、過大広告でした。粗利５割を超えるものばかりで正直ガッカリしました。こういう時くらいサービスしたものを出せよ。弁当が1000円 2000円って、はっきり言って庶民感覚が分からない単なる儲け主義で腹が立ちました。
Maishima Sports Island

Leisure / Hobbies

Osaka Osakashi Konohana-ku Hokkouryokuchi 2

This large, multi-faceted leisure facility has a focus on sports. It was built in the 1990s as part of the Osaka Olympic Initiative. It features the multi-purpose Maishima Arena, a baseball stadium, tennis courts, sports grounds, and more. They also have lots of facilities for enjoying the great outdoors, such as a campground, lodges, and a barbecue area, as well as nice spots for a stroll including hills with a view and a plaza with a fountain.
Lala Matsumoto

4.0

30 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Pref. Matsumotoshi Shimauchi 7412

A sports facility located in Shimauchi, Matsumoto City. The facility has an indoor wave pool, flowing pool, and waterslides. There are also tennis courts and other indoor sports courts, a baseball diamond and other outdoor sports fields, bathing rooms, and a rest area. The facility makes use of the heat and electricity generated by the adjoining Matsumoto Clean Center garbage incineration plant.

夏に行くと混んでいますが、秋以降行くと結構空いています。温水プールなので水温もそこまでは気になりません。滑り台など楽しむならシーズンオフがオススメです。
Kyoto Prefectural Tanba Nature Sports Park

3.5

17 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kyoto Funaigunkyoutambachou Sone Kuzureshimodai 110-7

This sports park is in Kyotamba Town, Funai County, Kyoto Prefecture. It was opened to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kyoto Prefecture in 1970. In addition to a children's plaza and picnic area, it's fully outfitted with sports facilities such as a track and field ground (paid) and the Kyoto Training Center. Since it offers accommodation, it is often used for training camps.

期間限定で田んぼアートが行われています！高校生が稲の種類を区別して田んぼに植えてかえるの形をあらわしています！特設の展望台が作られているので、そこからよく見えます。ただし、この場所にたどり着くまでお知らせの看板などがないので分かりにくいです。
Yamagata Prefectural General Sports Park

3.5

13 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamagata Pref. Tendoushi Sannou 1-1

Yamagata Prefectural General Sports Park is located in Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture; it was opened in 1992 as a place for local people to participate in sporting and leisure activities, and as the venue for the 47th National Sports Festival of Japan (the “Benibana National Sports Festival”). This large Park includes an athletics stadium, a multi-purpose sports stadium, tennis courts, a baseball stadium, a soccer stadium, etc. There is also a children’s “Play Forest” with a long roller slide and lots of other play equipment, and the “Ikoi Plaza” where visitors can enjoy a relaxing stroll. The Park is used by people of all ages. The open-air swimming pool (which is only open in the summer months) has a “lazy river,” water slides, a special pool for young children, etc., and is very popular with children and families.

久しぶりのNDスタジアム山形でのサッカー観戦。（ガンバがＪ２いた頃なので2013年以来。）「山形vs松本」にお邪魔しました。駐車場は無料な上、広々。スタグルは本当に種類が豊富でJリーグ屈指だと思います。スタジアムは、陸上競技場なのでピッチからはスタンドが離れています。屋根もない為、雨天時は雨具が必須。スタジアムのフォルムが好き。バックスタンド側の山並み美しさが印象的。
Shinshiro General Park

4.0

11 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Aichi Pref. Shinshiroshi Asaya Hiyota 40

A large public park situated along Prefectural Route 21 in Asaya Hiyoita, Shinshiro City. The spacious grounds are equivalent to nine Nagoya Domes in size. Sports facilities include a variety of fields and open spaces, a baseball ground, a track and field ground, tennis courts, and a Japanese archery range.

グラウンド使ったイベントで利用しました。高速で向かいましたが、新東名のインターからは比較的近いですが、かなり広く、目的施設の近くの駐車場がどこなのかをあらかじめ確認したほうがいいです。通常の遊び場としても充実していると思います。
GREEN HILL Yatsugatake

4.5

11 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Yamanashi Hokuto-shi Nagasakacho Nakamaru 1622

Green Hill Yatsugatake has a heated swimming pool, basketball arena, training room, tennis courts, camp site, and lodging facilities. For day-trippers, the restaurant accepts groups of 10 or more.

新宿区の保養所の大きなリゾートホテルです。広大な敷地の割に宿泊できる部屋が少ないので、レストランや施設が混まずにゆったりできます。料理もとても美味しい。部屋は洋室ですが、広いしテラスも付いています。プールもお風呂もよいです。こちらに泊まると翌日のホテル主催の観光ツアーに申し込めるのがとてもお得、日替わりで4パターンほどあり、車で行かなくても周辺観光ができました。泊まらなくてもランチや日帰り入浴...
Kashiwa City Central Gymnasium

4.0

4 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Kashiwashi Kashiwashita 73

This gymnasium is located a 25-minute walk from Kashiwa Station's East Exit, and a 15-minute walk from Kita-Kashiwa Station's North Exit. The arena, small gym rooms, judo hall, kendo hall, archery field, sumo wrestling ring, indoor running course and training room (available to anyone of junior high school age or older who takes initial lesson) can be used. In addition, it also has facilities such as an infant sports room, conference room, showers and rest room.

建物は古い感じは否めませんが、柔道場、剣道場、弓道場、相撲場と豊富な施設となっており、アリーナではバスケのbjリーグやバレーのVリーグの公式戦も開催されます。2020年5月〜2021年2月まで改修工事が予定されているそうです。
Toyama Athletic Recreational Park

4.0

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Toyama Pref. Toyamashi Minaminakada 368

This multipurpose athletic park is located nine kilometers south of JR Toyama Station. Some of its facilities include a stadium where track and field meets are held, an indoor athletic field, a turfed outdoor athletic ground, and a well-equipped children's playground including attractions such as a bouncy dome. Families can also enjoy working out together with athletic playground equipment such as a parallel bars and situp benches. On clear days, runners can enjoy views of the beautiful Tateyama Mountain Range from the two kilometer cross country running course.

富山市の南の方にある運動公園です。一周2kmくらいのランニング（ウォーキング）コースもあり多くの人が利用されています。室内運動場もある大きな施設です。
Ariso Dome

4.0

12 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Toyama Pref. Uodushi Kitaonie 2898-3

This sports arena and convention center complex a seven-minute walk from Ainokaze Toyama Railway Uozu Station hosts a great variety of sporting events and features various indoor athletic facilities. The main arena, which features a 20 meter-high vaulted ceiling and a 5,500 person capacity, can handle a variety of events. The training room, equipped with 40 types of the latest training equipment, is staffed with professional instructors. A studio equipped with audio equipment is also available. The facility also has a trade show hall where trade shows, exhibitions, fairs, and other events are held. It also runs a wide variety of events that link sports with culture, making it a hub for sporting and cultural exchanges.

レンタルサイクルを利用して散策にて寄りました。無料の展望台があり景色が良かったです。建物の中には片貝川の上流で群生する天然杉『洞杉』が展示してありました○
Karuizawa Ice Park

4.5

8 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagano Kitasaku-gun Karuizawamachi Hotchi 1154-1

"This curling center is part of the Karuizawa Kazakoshi Park sports facility, a 15-minute drive from Karuizawa Station. With six curling sheets, it is one of the largest year-round curling facilities in Japan, holding major domestic and international competitions. They also have curling lessons for beginners as well as recreational programs for groups. Shoes, curling stones, and brushes are available for rent, so anyone can enjoy this game that's also known as ""chess on ice."""

初めてカーリング体験。1時間でしたがとても楽しめます。インストラクターがテキパキと親切に教えてくれるので、一応ゲームまでできます。足元は安定しませんでしたがとても楽しめます。またお邪魔したいです。
OKINAWA KARATE KAIKAN

4.5

17 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Okinawa Tomigusuku Tomigusuku 854-1

The main training area is just great with beautiful wooden floors and walls. There are nice bleachers for spectators, also made from beautiful wood. No drinks or food are allowed in the training...
Tabira Park

4.0

20 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Nagasaki Hirado-shi Tabiracho Kotedamen 823-1

"Located along Route 383 at the foot of the Hirado Ohashi Bridge connecting Hirado Island and the Kyushu mainland, the park offers a panoramic view of the bridge, sports facilities such as tennis courts and a sports field, playground equipment including the park's symbolic ""long slide,"" an outdoor stage, and restaurants. From the observatory on the hilltop, visitors can view the ""Festa of Light,"" an illumination held in the park in winter."

田平公園は、平戸島へ架かる平戸大橋の本土側のたもとにある公園です。公園の海側からは、本土と平戸島の間の平戸瀬戸に架かる赤い平戸大橋と、その向こうの平戸島が一望できました。公園はかなりの広さがあって、何面もあるテニスコートでテニスを楽しむ人たちやバーベキューを楽しんでいる人たちなどなど、たくさんの人たちが思い思いに楽しんでいました。
Fukuoka Prefectural Sports Science and Information Center (Accion Fukuoka)

3.0

6 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Fukuoka Fukuoka-shi Hakata-ku Higashihiraokoen 2-1-4

A sports facility located in Higashihirao Park in Hakata Ward, Fukuoka City. Facilities include a main arena with viewing stands and space for two basketball courts, a sub arena, a multipurpose arena with space for four judo rings, a climbing and bouldering wall, and training room. The facility is also replete with 30 lodging rooms, a bathhouse, physical fitness measurement room, training rooms, and restaurant.

最寄りの駅は地下鉄の福岡空港駅ですが、そこから延々と歩きます。冬だったからよかったものの、夏だとたどり着く前に体力がなくなりますね。最寄りのバス停からも、ものすごい階段を登らないとアクセスできず、足が悪い方に来るな、といっている様な施設です。お手洗いも和式がほとんどですし、良い施設とは思えません。
Sodegaura Forest Raceway

Leisure / Hobbies

Chiba Pref. Sodegaurashi Hayashi 348-1

Sodegaura Forest Raceway can accommodate motorcycle and automobile racing. Would-be racers are required to apply for a license, but the facility allows spectators to watch from the onsite restaurant, which is located inside the paddock and at the final turn, offering great views. It is recommended that diners sit on the terrace when the weather is good. The restaurant's most popular dish is its delicious and filling Katsu Karee (breaded pork cutlet with curry sauce).