Kichiro Tanaka is Content Manager at Jasumo, the Tokyo-based consultancy that helps international visitors experience Japan without the barriers. He oversees Jasumo's event listings and guides, making sure every page gives overseas visitors accurate dates, venue details and ticket information, and explains clearly the practical steps (Japanese-only registration, phone verification, payment, ticket collection) that can stand between a visitor and the event. He works with Jasumo's ticket and concierge desk in Tokyo, so that what is published reflects how things actually work on the ground.
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August 1, 2026 at 12:00 pm
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October 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm
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The Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships returns to Tokyo’s historic Ariake Coliseum, featuring 2025 champion Carlos Alcaraz and Japanese legend Kei Nishikori in his final professional tournament appearance in Japan Open Tennis Championships.
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- The Story: A Historic Farewell and Grand Slam Royalty in Tokyo
- Why Experience It Live : Japan Open Tennis Championships
- 2026 Schedule, Venues and Tickets
- [Monday, 28 September 2026 – Tuesday, 29 September 2026] – Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo (Qualifying Rounds, Start: 11:00)
- [Wednesday, 30 September 2026 – Friday, 2 October 2026] – Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo (Main Draw Early Rounds – Day & Night Sessions)
- [Saturday, 3 October 2026 – Sunday, 4 October 2026] – Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo (Quarterfinals & Semifinals – Day & Night Sessions)
- [Monday, 5 October 2026 – Tuesday, 6 October 2026] – Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo (Semifinals & Championship Finals, Start: 16:00)
- Secure Your Seats : Japan Open Tennis Championships
- Why Book Through Jasumo : Japan Open Tennis Championships
- How It Works
- Frequently Asked Questions : Japan Open Tennis Championships
- Venue & Access
- Related Links
The Story: A Historic Farewell and Grand Slam Royalty in Tokyo
First held in 1972, the Japan Open Tennis Championships stands as Asia’s premier ATP 500 hard-court event, bridging the North American summer tour and the Asian swing. Held at the iconic Ariake Coliseum inside Ariake Tennis Forest Park, the tournament has crowned legendary champions over five decades, including Stefan Edberg, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. The 2026 edition promises extraordinary emotional weight and world-class athleticism, combining the defensive brilliance of world elite talent with a momentous farewell for Japanese sporting royalty.
Kei Nishikori, the two-time Japan Open Tennis Championships (2012, 2014) and former world No. 4, takes to the court for his final professional appearance in his home country. Having formally announc his retirement effective at the close of the season, Nishikori enters the singles main draw via wild card for one last campaign before his home fans. His past triumphs at Ariake Coliseum helped transform Japanese tennis, making his 2026 campaign a landmark moment in Asian sports history.
Joining Nishikori at the top of the draw is Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz, returning to Tokyo to defend his 2025 Japan Open Tennis Championships title. Alcaraz, whose explosive court coverage and dynamic shot-making captivated Tokyo crowds during his championship run, headline an elite international field competing for 500 ATP ranking points.
The action unfolds inside Ariake Coliseum, a state-of-the-art 10,000-seat stadium equipped with a retractable roof that guarantees uninterrupted play regardless of weather conditions. Surrounded by the outdoor hard courts of Ariake Tennis Forest Park, the venue offers spectators an intimate view of world-class baseline battles, rapid service games, and high-stakes tiebreakers. With high demand expected for both day and night sessions throughout the nine-day event, the 2026 tournament represents a landmark occasion on the global tennis calendar.
Why Experience It Live : Japan Open Tennis Championships
I am going to the Japan Open Tennis Championships at Ariake Coliseum. This is a deal for Japan Open Tennis Championships fans like me. We get to see the tennis players in the world at the Japan Open Tennis Championships. The Japan Open Tennis Championships has a special atmosphere. People in Japan are very quiet when the players are hitting the ball back and forth. Then they cheer loudly when someone hits a great shot.
The Japan Open Tennis Championships is in a spot in Tokyo. You can watch the tennis at Ariake Coliseum. Then go see the rest of the city. It is a lot of fun to watch famous tennis players and Japanese tennis players compete at the Japan Open Tennis Championships. This is something you will always remember if you like sports. You are, in Japan.
2026 Schedule, Venues and Tickets
[Monday, 28 September 2026 – Tuesday, 29 September 2026] – Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo (Qualifying Rounds, Start: 11:00)
| Ticket category | Available seats from – to (JPY) | (USD, ref.) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / Courtside General | ¥3,000 – ¥6,000 | $20 – $40 |
[Wednesday, 30 September 2026 – Friday, 2 October 2026] – Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo (Main Draw Early Rounds – Day & Night Sessions)
| Ticket category | Available seats from – to (JPY) | (USD, ref.) |
|---|---|---|
| Category 3 (Upper Tier) | ¥6,500 – ¥12,000 | $44 – $80 |
| Category 2 (Mid Tier) | ¥11,000 – ¥18,500 | $74 – $124 |
| Category 1 / Courtside (Lower Tier) | ¥20,000 – ¥35,000 | $134 – $235 |
[Saturday, 3 October 2026 – Sunday, 4 October 2026] – Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo (Quarterfinals & Semifinals – Day & Night Sessions)
| Ticket category | Available seats from – to (JPY) | (USD, ref.) |
|---|---|---|
| Category 3 (Upper Tier) | ¥10,000 – ¥18,000 | $67 – $120 |
| Category 2 (Mid Tier) | ¥18,000 – ¥28,000 | $120 – $188 |
| Category 1 / Premium Courtside | ¥32,000 – ¥55,000 | $215 – $370 |
[Monday, 5 October 2026 – Tuesday, 6 October 2026] – Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo (Semifinals & Championship Finals, Start: 16:00)
| Ticket category | Available seats from – to (JPY) | (USD, ref.) |
|---|---|---|
| Category 3 (Upper Tier) | ¥14,000 – ¥24,000 | $94 – $161 |
| Category 2 (Mid Tier) | ¥24,000 – ¥38,000 | $161 – $255 |
| Category 1 / Premium VIP Courtside | ¥45,000 – ¥85,000 | $302 – $570 |
Ticket prices change over time with availability and deman, and are confirm at the time of enquiry.
Ticketing Conditions: Tickets are assign per session (Day Session or Night Session) on peak days, or as full-day tournament passes. Electronic and paper ticket formats require presentation at Ariake Coliseum gates. Children aged 3 and over require a valid seat ticket.
Important Note on Japanese Lottery Ticketing: Initial allocations for high-deman sessions (including weekend quarter-finals and the singles final) are distribute via a Japanese advance ticket lottery (抽選). In Japan, major sporting events utilize a randomized ballot application window to manage excess domestic demand. This is a standard feature of Japanese ticketing systems. Because specific application deadlines and allocation rules vary across sale phases, the exact purchasing conditions for your preferr dates are confirm directly with Jasumo prior to booking.
Secure Your Seats : Japan Open Tennis Championships
To secure your preferred session or multi-day pass, specify the event name, date, session time (Day/Night), desired seating category, and number of guests, then submit your enquiry through our Contact Us form.
Why Book Through Jasumo : Japan Open Tennis Championships
Overseas sports fans seeking tickets for major events in Tokyo face structural barriers:
- Access: Primary Japanese sales portals require local address registration, Japanese phone number verification, and participation in complex lottery draws. High-profile sessions routinely sell out during fan-club pre-sales. Jasumo retrieves tickets across a broad domestic network, including official platforms, event owners, and verified secondary options when general allocations are exhauste.
- Communication: Japanese ticketing platforms operate almost exclusively in Japanese, with critical seat details and gate entry instructions unreadable to non-residents. Jasumo manages all local provider coordination and maintains clear, continuous communication in English.
- Payment: Domestic Japanese ticket platforms routinely decline foreign credit cards. Jasumo completes purchases through established domestic payment channels, enabling foreign guests to pay easily and securely.
Every ticket that comes from Jasumo is checked to make sure it is real. Then it is sent directly to your hotel or your Airbnb place in Japan. The tickets are sent by a courier or by regular mail. There is a service fee that pays for getting the tickets checking them and delivering them to you. This fee is talked about one, by one when you first ask about it.
How It Works
- Submit Request: Contact us with your preferred dates, session preferences (Day/Night), ticket tier, and total guest headcount.
- Availability & Quote: Our team verifies allocation across our domestic network and provides a clear price quote.
- Secure Payment: Complete your order through our streamlined international payment gateway.
- Authentication & Hotel Delivery: We secure and authenticate your physical or digital tickets, delivering them safely to your hotel concierge or Airbnb address before matchday with ongoing English support.
Frequently Asked Questions : Japan Open Tennis Championships
Ariake Coliseum is situat in Koto Ward, Tokyo. The venue is an eight-minute walk from Kokusai-Tenjijō Station on the Rinkai Line or a five-minute walk from Ariake-Tennis-no-Mori Station on the Yurikamome Line.
A lottery (抽選) is the standar Japanese ticketing process where applicants submit requests during an advance window, and tickets are distributed by a random draw. Jasumo handles ballot submissions and network procurement on your behalf, confirming specific terms directly before booking.
An order is made up of the ticket price, the cost of the platforms used to purchase the ticket, and a service fee. Because every event and order is different, customers should contact us directly for full details and a price for their specific order.
Center Court matches inside Ariake Coliseum proceed as scheduled regardless of rain because the stadium features a fully retractable roof. Outdoor outer-court matches may experience weather delays.
Yes, Kei Nishikori has been granted a wild card entry into the singles main draw for his final professional tournament appearance in Japan.
Venue & Access
- Venue: Ariake Coliseum (Ariake Tennis Forest Park)
- Address: 2-2-22 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Nearest Stations:
- Ariake-Tennis-no-Mori Station (Yurikamome Line) – 5-minute walk
- Kokusai-Tenjijō Station (Rinkai Line) – 8-minute walk
- Nearby Landmark: Tokyo Big Sight / Ariake Arena
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