All-Weather Pickleball Facility "PICA PICKLE FUJISAIKO" Opens on April 29th (Wed) at PICA Fuji Saiko! - Racket Sports from Around the World Gather at the Foot of Mt. Fuji -

※Image perspective PICA Inc. (Headquarters: Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture) of the Fuji Kyuko Group launched the activity brand 'PICA PICKLE' in 2025 and has been working to create a new stay-type outdoor experience that fuses camping with new sports. On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, we will open 'PICA PICKLE FUJISAIKO', an indoor facility where visitors can enjoy the globally trending new sport 'Pickleball', at 'PICA Fuji Saiko' (Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture), a high-standard campsite located on the shores of Lake Saiko, known for its rich nature and starry skies. At this facility, within a spacious 700-square-meter area, you can experience 7 types of racket sports that anyone can enjoy together regardless of age or physical fitness. These include the globally popular new sport 'Pickleball', as well as 'Paddle Smash', 'Unique Table Tennis', 'Table Tennis', 'Target Booth', 'Frescobol', and 'Jazzminton'. This is the world's first all-weather comprehensive facility specialized in racket sports. *According to our own research (as of April 2026). Friends, groups, and travelers from overseas can all get excited together through games, generating smiles and interactions in nature. Moreover, even when camping on a rainy day, instead of spending the whole day in a tent, you can actively enjoy moving your body to your heart's content with racket sports at this facility. Open your heart in nature and connect with your friends. Please look forward to a new resort experience that fuses the freedom of the outdoors with the joy of sports. World's First! All-Weather Comprehensive Racket Sports Specialized Facility Indoor Layout 1. Pickleball A sport originating in North America where players hit a low-bounce ball with a feel similar to tennis or table tennis. The playing population has rapidly increased from seniors to Generation Z, creating a global boom. 2. Paddle Smash A padel-style game with simple rules similar to tennis and table tennis, where players smash towards a net-like basket and utilize wall reflections to fight. It has gained popularity in Europe and Latin America, and its attention is rising as an urban sport. 3. Unique Table Tennis Table tennis played on a special table with uneven surfaces and curves. The unpredictable bounces create a unique gameplay that has become a hot topic, leading to its adoption in events and bar facilities in Europe and the United States. 4. Table Tennis An official Olympic sport featuring high-speed rallies with a lightweight ball on a small table. Loved by over 200 million people worldwide, it is one of the most widely played racket sports combining speed and strategy. 5. Target Booth A challenge-type activity where players hit balls at targets with rackets to compete for points. 6. Frescobol Born on the beaches of Brazil. A collaborative racket sport where players cooperate with their partner to compete for rally time. Tournaments are increasing in Europe and Japan, and it is spreading as a representative of 'relaxed sports'. 7. Jazzminton A new sport originating from the United States where players hit a shuttlecock back and forth through a net with a large hole. Facility Overview Facility Name: PICA PICKLE FUJISAIKO Opening Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Floor Area: 700 square meters Usage Time: 60-minute system (reservation required) Usage Fee: 5,000 yen (Up to 8 people per group allowed) *Day trip usage is permitted PICA Fuji Saiko Overview Location: 2068-1 Saiko, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture, 401-0332 Facilities: Trailers (6 units), Cottages (40 units), Pao/Yurts (14 units), Tent sites, etc. Canadian Canoe, Sit-on Kayak, SUP Access: By Car... 15 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway, 45 minutes from Gotemba IC on the Tomei Expressway (via Higashifujigoko Road) By Train... Bus from 'Kawaguchiko Station' on the Fujikyuko Line Company Profile Company Name: PICA Inc. Representative: Katsuhiro Amano Established: February 26, 2001 Location: 5-2-1 Shinnishihara, Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture Business Description: - Operation and consulting of outdoor accommodation facilities - Sales of log cabins and trailer houses - Design and sales of general goods - Operation of amusement parks and ski resorts - Operation of restaurants, etc.