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To watch the swimming, diving, and synchronised swimming events during the 2020 Olympics, head to the Tokyo Aquatics Center in Koto Ward. This new state-of-the-art facility is a little further out of the city center, but worth the travel for these events!
The Tokyo Aquatics Center, currently under construction: Ned Snowman / Shutterstock.com
With athletes from over 150 countries competing across 34+ events, it’s no surprise that aquatics sports form a major part of the Olympic games. Swimming in particular has its fair share of athletic celebrities from Michael Phelps to Joseph Schooling. The aquatic events are sure to be among the most popular at the 2020 Olympics!
Naturally, the new Tokyo Aquatics Centre is slated to be a large, shiny state-of-the-art facility able to accommodate large numbers of visitors flocking to watch the Olympic and Paralympic aquatic sporting events. It will have a capacity of 20,000 spectators.
Along with other venues in the Tokyo Bay area, the Tokyo Aquatics Centre is currently under construction in Tatsumi-no-mori-kaihin-koen or Tatsumi Seaside Park in Koto Ward.
While the Tokyo Bay area is a little out of the city centre, there are a number of Olympic venues in the vicinity, making it easy to travel between events should you decide to schedule multiple ones on the same day. For instance, the Tatsumi district is also home to the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Centre, the venue for the 2020 Olympic water polo events. You may as well make the most of your time in Tokyo!
The Tokyo Aquatics Center is located a 10-minute walk from Tatsumi Station on the Yurakucho subway line, or a 15-minute walk from Shiomi Station on the JR Keiyo Line. It’s also accessible by bus.
For a full map of venues, visit our Tokyo Olympic Venues page.
Recommended Accommodation Near Tokyo Aquatics Center
Tatsumi Seaside Park is not a major tourist destination outside the Olympics, and we recommend staying somewhere more central that will still allow you to get to the Tokyo Aquatics Center easily. The Tokyo Station and general Marunouchi area would be a good choice, since Tokyo Station is a stop on the JR Keiyo Line.
- Hoshinoya Tokyo
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Hoshinoya Tokyo is the finest ryokan in Tokyo. Full stop. If you’re looking for Japanese-style luxury accommodation in a very convenient location, it’s a fantastic choice. - Shangri La Hotel Tokyo
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If you've stayed at any Shangri La hotel, you know what to expect. With arguably the best location of any hotel in Tokyo, the Shangri La is a super hotel. And, the rates are much more affordable than at other luxury hotels in the city. - Hotel Ryumeikan Tokyo
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Arguably the best mid-range hotel in Tokyo, this place gets everything right. And, it’s directly across the street from Tokyo Station. - Marunouchi Hotel
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In a great location overlooking Tokyo Station, this elegant and stylish hotel is a step up from most mid-range hotels in Tokyo. - Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station
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A short walk from Tokyo Station, this hotel offers small and stylish rooms with clean and spare design. It's everything you expect of the Marriott brand.
Name in English:
Tokyo Aquatics Center
Name in Japanese:
東京アクアティクスセンター
Address in English:
2-2, Tatsumi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0053
Address in Japanese:
〒135-0053 東京都江東区辰巳２丁目１−３５
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 10-min walk from Tatsumi Station on the Yurakucho Subway Line.
Train: 15-min walk from Shiomi Station on the JR Keiyo Line.
Train: 20-min walk from Shin-kiba Station on JR Keiyo Line, Yurakucho Subway Line, or Rinkai Line.
Where Is This Place Located?
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Tokyo Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Tokyo guide
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