Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium

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Gymnasium (Photo: Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium Interior – Wiiii / CC BY-SA 3.0)

The venue for the gymnastics and water polo competitions during the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium continues to be an important sporting facility for the city today. It will host the table tennis competition during the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Notice

Several facilities are currently closed due to preparations for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games – please confirm on the official site before visiting.

Overview

Address

1 Chome-17-1 Sendagaya, Shibuya City, Tokyo 151-0051 (Directions)

Hours

Closed today

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Holidays Closed

Phone Number

03-5775-2241

Website

https://www.tef.or.jp/tmg/en_index.jsp

General Amenities

  • Coin lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Combini
  • Restroom
  • Free parking

Payment Method

  • Credit cards accepted

Access

A one-minute-walk from Sendagaya Station or Kokuritsu-kyogijo Station.

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