Top 5 Public Sports Facilities in Edogawa Ward That Are Easy for Foreigners to Use

Edogawa Ward in Tokyo offers several public sports facilities that are foreigner-friendly. Below are five recommended facilities where you can enjoy gym workouts, swimming, basketball, badminton, table tennis, volleyball, etc.

Edogawa Ward Comprehensive Gymnasium

• Location & Access: Address: 1-35-1 Matsumoto, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 133-0043city.edogawa.tokyo.jp. It is not next to a train station, but reachable by bus. From JR Shin-Koiwa or Koiwa Station take Toei/Keisei buses (e.g. “Sugawara-bashi Nishi” or “Kashiwamoto Junior School”) and walk about 5 minutes.
• Available Sports: This large complex includes a 25m heated pool, a training studio/room, table tennis room, and martial arts halls (judo, kendo, archery range, air rifle range). Its main arena (1307 m²) accommodates 2 basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts, 2 futsal courts, 8 badminton courts and 25 table tennis tables.
• Hours: The fitness/training room is open daily 9:00–22:00edogawa-sotai.com. The pool is open daily (normally 9:00–21:00, adjusted schedule in summer). (Times may vary for events; check the schedule on the website.)
• Fees: One-time admission is ¥210 for adults (high-school age or older) and ¥50 for children (elementary/junior high). Preschool children are free with a guardian. The fee is the same for residents and non-residents.
• Official Website: Edogawa Ward Comprehensive Gymnasium Website.
• Reservations: Walk-in personal use is on a first-come basis during public hours – buy a ticket at the front desk or machine on the day of use. Organized groups or classes must reserve in advance via phone or the ward’s reservation system “Edonet.”
• Notes: Bring indoor athletic shoes and appropriate sportswear (no outside shoes allowed). For pool use, a swimsuit and swimming cap are required. Do not smoke anywhere in the building (completely smoke-free). Most signs and information are in Japanese only, so ask staff for assistance if needed.

Edogawa Ward Sports Center (Nishikasai)

• Location & Access: Address: 4-2-20 Nishikasai, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 134-0088edogawa-spocen.com. It’s about a 7-minute walk from Nishikasai Station on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line.
• Available Sports: The center has a large gymnasium and a small gymnasium. The large gym (1701 m²) can be set up with 2 basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts, 8 badminton courts, or 40 table tennis tables. The small gym (689 m²) has 1 basketball court, 1 volleyball court, 4 badminton courts, 12 table tennis tables. There is also a separate table-tennis room (12 tables), plus a 25m heated pool, a fitness/training room with machines, plus judo and kendo halls.
• Hours: Mon–Sat 9:00–22:30; Sun and holidays 9:00–21:30edogawa-spocen.com. (Children are allowed free-play until 18:00, then must be accompanied by an adult.)
• Fees: ¥210 for adults and ¥50 for children per visit (ward residents and non-residents pay the same). Preschoolers are free when with an adult.
• Official Website: Edogawa Ward Sports Center Website.
• Reservations: Individuals simply purchase a day ticket (券) at the 2F reception or vending machine upon entry. Groups or class users should reserve the facilities by phone or via “Edonet.”
• Notes: Use indoor sports shoes in the gym. Towels are recommended. For the pool, swimmers must wear a cap and swimsuit. No smoking is allowed anywhere on premises. If unsure about where to go, ask the staff or check facility maps (information is mostly in Japanese).

Edogawa Sportsland (Higashi-Shinozaki)

• Location & Access: Address: 1-8-1 Higashi-Shinozaki, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 133-0063edogawa-sportsland.com. There is no nearby train station. From JR Shin-Koiwa, Keisei buses (e.g. routes from Shin-Koiwa, Shinozaki, or Mizue stations) go to “Sports Land Entrance”. A large parking lot is available, though using public transit is recommended due to crowds.
• Available Sports: This unique facility offers an indoor ice rink (60m×30m) in winter and a 50m outdoor pool in summer. It also has a training gym (“health room”) with exercise machines, and outdoor tennis/futsal courts. (No basketball or volleyball gymnasium is provided.)
• Hours: The training gym is open daily 9:00–22:00. Ice skating season is early October through May, and the pool is open during July–August. See the website for detailed seasonal schedules.
• Fees: General-use fees are similar to other ward facilities (approximately ¥210 adult/¥50 child for pool or gym use). (For ice skating, admission is ¥520 for adults, ¥210 for schoolchildren, plus ¥320 rental skates.)
• Official Website: Edogawa Sportsland Website (Japanese with multi-language support; includes schedules and announcements).
• Reservations: Personal open-use is drop-in; buy an admission ticket at the front desk. (Coaches’ lessons and group classes may require advance sign-up.) To reserve tennis or futsal courts, use Edogawa’s online reservation system “Edonet”edogawa-sportsland.com.
• Notes: Wear indoor sports shoes for the gym. The pool requires a swim cap and proper swimsuit. There is no smoking on site. Since facility signs are mostly Japanese, confirm opening hours or special closures on the website or with staff.

Koiwa Urban Plaza (Kitakoiwa)

• Location & Access: Address: 1-17-1 Kitakoiwa, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 133-0051city.edogawa.tokyo.jp. This community center is a 15-minute walk from JR Koiwa Station or a 10-minute walk from Keisei Edogawa Stationcity.edogawa.tokyo.jp.
• Available Sports: Koiwa Plaza features a year-round indoor pool (the “Sky Pool”) and a fitness gym (exercise machines). The 25m pool has good natural light and separate shallow pools for children. (No ball courts are available; this is mainly for swimming and general fitness.)
• Hours: Open daily 9:00–21:30. The pool area is generally open 9:00–21:00 (last admission 20:30) daily.
• Fees: Pool use is ¥210 for adults and ¥50 for schoolchildren. Gym use fees are similar.
• Official Website: Koiwa Urban Plaza (Edogawa Ward page).
• Reservations: Go to the front desk and buy an admission ticket when you arrive. (Group classes and private bookings should be reserved in advance via phone or “Edonet.”)
• Notes: For the pool, wearing a swim cap is mandatory. Young children must be accompanied by a parent. Use indoor gym shoes and bring a towel for the fitness room. Smoking is forbidden inside. Staff can answer questions in English if needed.

Komatsugawa Sakura Hall (Komatsugawa)

• Location & Access: Address: 3-6-3 Komatsugawa, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo 132-0034city.edogawa.tokyo.jp. It is a 10-minute walk from Higashi-Ojima Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line.
• Available Sports: This cultural hall has a rooftop indoor pool (25m×6 lanes, plus a hot-water jacuzzi). Its 4th-floor multipurpose hall can be converted into a sports hall (floor seating for 351 people) and hosts general free-play periods for table tennis and badminton. (No dedicated gym or machines.)
• Hours: The pool is open daily 9:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30), with no time limit on use. The multipurpose hall’s table-tennis/badminton open-play times vary; check the facility schedule.
• Fees: Pool usage is ¥210 for adults and ¥50 for childrencity.edogawa.tokyo.jp. The table tennis/badminton open-play fee is just ¥100 for adults (children free).
• Official Website: Komatsugawa Sakura Hall (Edogawa Ward page).
• Reservations: At the pool entrance, purchase a ticket on the day of use. The hall’s sports areas are usually free to use when not booked by groups; large reservations go through “Edonet.”
• Notes: Bring a swimsuit and cap for swimming. All indoor areas are non-smoking. Wear indoor sports shoes for hall activities. Notices and signs are in Japanese, so inquire at the desk if you are unsure about the rules.