Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako to Host Pickleball Top Tour "JPA TOKYU RESORTS & STAYS TOP TOUR 2026 T7 HAMANAKO"

Tokyu Resorts & Stay Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kenichi Yamawaki, hereinafter "Our Company") will be a special sponsor and official platinum sponsor*¹ of the Japan Pickleball Association (JPA), and will host the "JPA TOKYU RESORTS & STAYS TOP TOUR 2026 T7 HAMANAKO," a top domestic tour, for three days from Friday, May 8, 2026, to Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako (Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture; General Manager: Naoya Tsuchiya), which Our Company operates. This will be the third year for the TOP TOUR at Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako, and it will be held over three days, including singles matches for the first time. *1: Tokyu Resorts & Stay has been an official platinum sponsor of the Japan Pickleball Association since April 2024, contributing to the promotion of pickleball in Japan.

Event Outline

Name: "JPA TOKYU RESORTS & STAYS TOP TOUR 2026 T7 HAMANAKO"

Organizer: Japan Pickleball Association (JPA)

Schedule: Day 1: Friday, May 8, 2026, 10:00 start (ending approx. 17:00) Singles (Men's/Women's)

Day 2: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9:30 start (ending approx. 17:00) Doubles (Men's/Women's)

Day 3: Sunday, May 10, 2026, 9:30 start (ending approx. 17:00) Doubles (Mixed Men/Women)

Venue: Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako Pickleball Courts

https://www.tokyu-hamanako-sports.com/

Prize Money: ¥400,000 total for the professional category.

Categories: Pro / Open (All Ages) / Over 35 / Over 50 (Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles, Mixed Doubles respectively)

Match Format: ・All categories will be held in a "First Round Consolation" format.

・There will be no league play; it is a tournament.

・If you lose in the first match, you will proceed to the back draw and play up to a 5th place match.

Eligibility: Applicants who meet the following conditions:

・Must be a registered JPA (Japan Pickleball Association) player for the year of the tournament (JPA general members, student members, junior members).

・Must meet the age limits for each event.

・High school students and younger require parental consent to participate.

Application Period: Until Friday, May 1, 2026, 23:59

How to Apply: Please apply from the entry page at the following URL.

https://japanpickleball.org/games/detail5986/

Participation Fee: Please check the entry page.

Start Playing Pickleball Easily at Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako with Dedicated Outdoor Courts

Pickleball is a sport that anyone can easily play, regardless of age or athletic experience. At Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako, dedicated outdoor courts are available within the resort. Ball and paddle rentals are available, and the clubhouse is equipped with locker rooms with showers. All you need is comfortable athletic wear and shoes to get started easily.

Business Hours: 9:00 - 18:00 (Year-round / Until sunset)

Usage Fee: ¥2,200 per court per hour (including tax)

How to Book: WEB reservations via the dedicated site / Application at the Town Center reception.

Official URL: https://www.tokyu-hamanako-sports.com/pickleball

What is Pickleball?

Pickleball is a racket sport that originated in the United States in 1965. Players use paddle-like rackets to hit a ball with holes over a net on a court the same size as a badminton court. Its most notable characteristic is that with a short lesson, players can start rallying quickly. The perforated ball experiences wind resistance, slowing its speed even when hit hard, making it enjoyable for people of all ages, from seniors to children, and across generations.

With an exercise intensity that is neither too gentle nor too strenuous, it is called "America's fastest-growing sport," and it is gaining popularity in Japan as a sport enjoyed by people of all ages and genders.

Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako Facility Overview

Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako is blessed with a warm climate and beautiful scenery, developing on the tranquil lakeside with a scale of approximately 510,000 square meters. The town includes a hotel with guest rooms, a large public bath with hot springs, and a restaurant offering lake views. It also offers a variety of activities such as barbecue, marine sports, tennis, mini-golf, futsal, and a swimming pool. Guests can enjoy stays that are both active and relaxing, in a rich natural setting throughout the four seasons.

Location: 372 Osaki, Mikata-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, 431-1403

Phone: 053-526-1515

Official Website: https://www.tokyu-hamanako-sports.com/

About Tokyu Resorts & Stay

Tokyu Resorts & Stay operates hotels such as Tokyu Stay and Tokyu Harvest Club, as well as award-winning properties like Kinugawa Keisui and ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels & Resorts, and manages various businesses including golf, ski resorts, and e-commerce nationwide.

Since the 1960s, the company has been involved in villa management and golf course operations. In the 1980s, it began operating ski resorts and managing Tokyu Harvest Club. In the 1990s, it launched "Tokyu Stay," accumulating extensive experience in diverse facility management over many years. Currently, the over 100 facilities operated by Our Company welcome approximately 8 million visitors annually from Japan and around the world.

Leveraging its extensive track record and know-how, along with strong networks with local communities, corporations, and government bodies, Tokyu Resorts & Stay aims to convey the charm of various regions in Japan and provide new "fun" and "experiences" to all customers.

Contact us

Inquiries regarding this matter:

Tokyu Resorts & Stay Co., Ltd. Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako

Contact: Nakazawa, Sano E-mail: info-hasp@tokyu-rs.co.jp TEL: 053-526-1515