The Japan Open Pickleball Championships

Registration Dates

• Open: 05/01/19
• Closed: 09/20/19

Tournament Dates

• Starts: 10/04/19
• Ends: 10/06/19

Cancellation Dates

• Cancellation Deadline: 09/20/19

Location

Japan
Kanbayashi Total Field
Yamanouchi

Registration

• Player's age as of: 12/31/19
• Minimum Age of Player: 0
• Early Registration Deadline: 09/01/19
• Final Registration Deadline: 09/20/19
• Tournament Sanctioning: Not Sanctioned
• Registration - $20.00
• Registration includes: Free Towel
• When registering online, online waiver signature is used.
• Online payment via PayPal is available.

Competition Events

(All events: $20.00 each)

Mixed Doubles Skill/Age Groups (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only):
   (Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,60+,65+,70+,75+,80+)

Womens Doubles Skill/Age Groups (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only):
   (Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,60+,65+,70+,75+,80+)

Mens Doubles Skill/Age Groups (3.0 or greater skill levels only) (5.0 or lower skill levels only):
   (Skill levels and age groups within skill levels. Age Groups: 19+,60+,65+,70+,75+,80+)

Player List

Food

Food Information

Food Options Close to the Tournament Venue:

Enza Cafe

Selection of Japanese food including noodles, sushi, salads and coffee/snacks.

Open 9:30-5:00

Website: http://www.snowmonkeyresorts.com/restaurants/enzacafe/

The Farmhouse

Wide selection of Japanese and Western style food as well as several local craft beers on tap.

Open: Noon - 11:00 PM

Website: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1117904-d12885934-Reviews-The_Farmhouse-Yamanouchi_machi_Shimotakai_gun_Nagano_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chub.html

Rausu-an

Authentic Japanese soba noodle restaurant making hand-made noodles and hot pots

Open: 11:30 - 3:00

No Website

Sobaroku

Japanese soba noodles restaurant with an all you can eat tempura bar

Open: 11:00 - 2:30

Website: https://www.facebook.com/sobaroku/

Food Options near Yudanaka Station

Goen

Selection of Japanese food including noodles, rice bowls, snacks and coffee

Open 10:00 - 10:30 PM

Website: http://www.snowmonkeyresorts.com/restaurants/goen/

Hakko

Locally sourced Japanese food.

Open 11:30 - 3:00, 6:00 - 11:00

Website: https://wakuwaku-yamanouchi.com/hakko/english.html

JIN Sushi

Serving high quality sushi made by hand in front of you.

Open 11:30 - 1:30, 5:00 - 11:00

No Website

Food Options in Shibu Onsen

Kaneshin

Mom and pop restaurant specializing in home cooked Japanese meals.

Open 11:30 - 2:30, 5:30 - 10:00

No Website

Ramen Tokumi

Homemade ramen noodle restaurant

Open 11:30 - 1:30, 5:30 - 10:00

No Website

Motoya

Izakaya style yakitori restaurant

Open 6:30 - 11:30

There will be local freshly picked fruit catered during the tournament that will be free for all participants!

Lodging / Accommodations

Lodging/Accommodation

Official Partner Properties

(these properties will provide transportation to/from tournament venue each day)

Cheapest Options near Yudanaka Station:

Zen Hostel and Bar

Renovated ryokan (Japanese style inn) that has been turned into a hostel with lounge areas and a cafe. No onsen (hot spring). Shared bathrooms and showers.

Shared Dormitory Room ¥2,500 - ¥3,000 yen ($22 - $27 USD) per person

Private Twin/Double Room ¥6,000 - ¥9,000 ($54 - $80) for 2 people

Website: http://zenhostel.net/

High Quality Hostel Aibiya

Renovated ryokan (Japanese style inn) with lounge areas and simple breakfast included. No cafe or onsen (hot spring). Shared bathrooms and showers.

Shared Dormitory Room ¥3,500 - ¥4,000 yen ($31 - $36 USD) per person

Private Twin/Double Room ¥7,500 - ¥10,000 ($67 - $$89) for 2 people

Website: https://hostelaibiya.com/en/

Japanese Style Ryokan (inn) near Yudanaka Station:

*Note: Japanese style accommodation means sleeping on a comfortable futon mattress laid on top of a tatami mat floor. Breakfast is usually Japanese.

Biyu no Yado

Newer ryokan (Japanese style inn) with large breakfast included, nice views, lounge and a large onsen (hot spring). En suite bathrooms and showers.

Private Twin/Double Room ¥20,000 - ¥22,000 ($179 - $196) for 2 people

Website: http://www.ryokan.or.jp/english/yado/main/42550

Cheapest Option in Shibu Onsen:

Koishiya Ryokan

Renovated ryokan (Japanese style inn) that has been turned into a guesthouse with lounge areas, dining and a cafe. No onsen (hot spring). Shared bathrooms and showers.

Private Twin/Double Room ¥8,000 - ¥11,000 ($71 - $98 USD) for 2 people

Website: http://yadoroku.jp/koishiya/en/

Japanese Style Ryokans (inns) in Shibu Onsen:

Suminoyu

Family ownded newer ryokan (Japanese style inn) with large breakfast included, nice views, lounge and a large onsen (hot spring). En suite bathrooms and showers.

Private Twin/Double Room ¥14,000 - ¥18,000 ($125 - $161 USD) for 2 people

Website: http://www.suminoyu.com/en/

Sakaeya Ryokan

Newly renovated (Japanese style inn) with large breakfast included, nice views, lounge and a large onsen (hot spring). En suite bathrooms and showers.

Private Twin/Double Room ¥23,000 - ¥26,000 ($205 - $232 USD) for 2 people

Website: https://www.e-sakaeya.jp/english/

Cancellation Policy

Players withdrawing prior to the registratoin deadline will receive a refund, if requested.  No refunds issued after the deadline of 9/20/2019.  

In the event of inclement weather, tournament management has scheduled a rain day for Monday, October 7th. All efforts will be made to complete events accordingly. No refunds issued for weather-related cancellations.

Directions

Transportation

From Narita International Airport:

Fastest Train Option:

Take the Narita Express (NEX) train from Narita International Airport to Tokyo Station (50 minutes). At Tokyo Station change to the Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet train with green signs) to Nagano Station. (1.5 hours). From Nagano Station, take the Nagano Dentetsu Line to Yudanaka Station (45 minutes). One way cost: ¥10,460 yen ($93 USD)

Cheapest Option:

Take the Keisei bus from Narita International Airport to Tokyo Station (90 minutes). From Tokyo Station take the Chuo Line train (orange) to Shinjuku Station (15 minutes). From Shinjuku Station find the Busta Shinjuku bus terminal (South Exit of Shinjuku Station) and find the ticket counter for Nagano (3.5 hours). There will be a bus leaving every hour or so. From Nagano Station, take the Nagano Dentetsu Line to Yudanaka Station (45 minutes). One way cost: ¥5,500 yen ($49 USD)

Easiest Option:

Go to Chuo Taxi to reserve a direct transfer from Narita International Airport to Yamanouchi-Machi in Nagano Prefecture (4 hours).

Website:

https://chuotaxi.co.jp/english/

One way cost ¥15,200 yen ($135 USD)

From Haneda International Airport:

Fastest Train Option:

Take the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda International Airport to Hamamatsucho Station (25 minutes). At Hamamatsucho Station change to the Yamanote Line (light green) to Tokyo Station (9 minutes). At Tokyo Station, change to the Hokuriku Shinkansen (bullet train with green signs) to Nagano Station (1.5 hours). From Nagano Station, take the Nagano Dentetsu Line to Yudanaka Station (45 minutes). One way cost: ¥9,260 yen ($83 USD)

Cheapest Option:

Take the Tokyo Monorail from Haneda International Airport to Hamamatsucho Station (25 minutes). At Hamamatsucho Station change to the Yamanote Line (light green) to Shinjuku Station. From Shinjuku Station find the Busta Shinjuku bus terminal (South Exit of Shinjuku Station) and find the ticket counter for Nagano (3.5 hours). There will be a bus leaving every hour or so. From Nagano Station, take the Nagano Dentetsu Line to Yudanaka Station (45 minutes). One way cost: ¥5,200 yen ($46 USD)

Easiest Option:

Go to Chuo Taxi to reserve a direct transfer from Haneda International Airport to Yamanouchi-Machi in Nagano Prefecture (3.5 hours).

Website:

https://chuotaxi.co.jp/english/

One way cost ¥14,200 yen ($127 USD)

Transportation from Yudanaka Station to your Hotel

If you are staying at one of the official partner properties of the Japan Open, your accommodation will pick you up from Yudanaka Station and provide transportation to the tournament venue the following morning. There will also be a shuttle service at the tournament to take people to the lunch restaurant or to the hotels in the village.

Renting a Car

If you would like to rent a car, please reserve it from Nagano Station. Make sure you have a valid international driver’s license to rent a car in Japan.

The official partner of the Japan Open Pickleball Championships is Budget Rental Car Nagano Station. Website:

https://www.budgetrentacar.co.jp/en/shop/0551/

Luggage

Taking luggage on the train can be a hassle. A luggage delivery service called Takkyubin is available at the airport and will deliver luggage anywhere in Japan within 24 hours for around ¥2,000 yen ($18 USD). If you would like to forward your luggage directly to your hotel (it will arrive the next day) look up the address beforehand and find a Takkyubin counter at the airport. Information desks at the airport can direct you to the nearest Takkyubin counter.

Format

The format of play will be chosen by the tournament operations staff based on the number of registrants.  Formats used will be standard 2/3 to 11 win by 2, 1 to 15 win by 2 as provided in the IFP rulebook.