Sports

Looking to participate in some sporting pursuits in Kumamoto? You can find plenty of municipal and private gyms and sports centers across the prefecture that offer multi-sports as well as a few facilities that specialise in particular activities. Here’s a quick rundown of where to go and what you can do. Racket Sports There are tennis courts at some of the prefectural sports centers and gymnasiums across Kumamoto. Some of the city parks also have hard courts. You will have to bring your own equipment. Most of the sports centers have large halls and provide equipment for badminton and table tennis. A few of the centers may offer classes with instructors but the best place to head to in terms of tuition is the Star Tennis Club in Higashi ward. Here, you can try out the likes of tennis, squash and soft tennis. The club also offers wheelchair tennis for those with disabilities. Ball Sports A lot of investment has gone into football in Kumamoto in recent years. It is one of the locations for elite football schools run by the Japanese Football Association (JFA). These schools are for 13-15-year-olds hoping to become professionals – although at 80,000 yen a…