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About Tatsumi Water Polo Centre
The Tatsumi Water Polo Centre is a historic indoor aquatic venue in Tokyo that hosted water polo during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. With a seating capacity of 4,700, it stands as an Olympic-scale facility that contributed to Japan's aquatic heritage. While most swimming activities have shifted to the nearby Tokyo Aquatics Centre, Tatsumi remains a notable venue in the city’s sports landscape. This page provides practical details to help you plan a visit, including seating information, access, parking guidance, and nearby affiliate-friendly hotel and dining recommendations.
Note: The site has undergone changes and is slated for conversion into the Tokyo Tatsumi Ice Arena, with ongoing updates to use and accessibility. Always confirm current status if you’re planning a visit or event.
Seating and capacity: Tatsumi Water Polo Centre accommodates up to 4,700 spectators in a dedicated water polo setup. The arena was designed for high-profile aquatic events and Olympic competition, providing clear sightlines and a secure viewing experience.
Access and transportation: The venue is about a 7-minute walk from Tatsumi Station on the Tokyo Yurakucho Line and roughly a 15-minute walk from Shin-Kiba Station on the Keiyo/Rinkai lines. For drivers, there is no on-site parking, so plan to use nearby Tatsumi no Mori Seaside Park parking facilities. If you’re arriving by taxi or rideshare, provide the Tatsumi Water Polo Centre address: 2-8-10 Tatsumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0053.
Nearby hotels and dining: Convenient hotel options within walking or short transit distance include JR East Hotel Mets Premier Tokyo Bay Shinkiba (~0.9–1.0 km), Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel (~1.4 km), and Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier Tokyo (~2.2 km). We’ve highlighted affiliate partners for easy, trustworthy bookings and dining recommendations near the venue to enhance your visit.
Venue history and notes: Historically used for high-level competitions and the water polo events of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, the centre remains a landmark of Tokyo’s aquatic sports heritage. Current plans focus on repurposing spaces into the Tokyo Tatsumi Ice Arena, with swimming activities shifted primarily toward the nearby Tokyo Aquatics Centre. Always verify the latest access and event status ahead of your trip.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 4,700 seated for water polo (Olympic capacity).
- Address: 2-8-10 Tatsumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0053.
- Venue type: Indoor aquatic center / water polo venue (used for 2020 Olympics).
- Status: Closed March 2023 to be converted into the Tokyo Tatsumi Ice Arena; swimming now largely moved to the Tokyo Aquatics Centre nearby.
- Transit: Approximately 7-minute walk from Tatsumi Station (Yurakucho Line); approximately 15-minute walk from Shin-Kiba Station (Keiyo/Rinkai lines).
- Parking: No dedicated on-site parking; use nearby Tatsumi no Mori Seaside Park parking.
- Nearby hotels: JR East Hotel Mets Premier Tokyo Bay Shinkiba (~0.9–1.0 km); Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel (~1.4 km); Mitsui Garden Hotel Toyosu Premier Tokyo (~2.2 km).
- Notable events hosted: Water polo at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics; Japanese swimming championships.