Kodokan Judo Institute
Combat🟡Call ahead· ¥2,500/session (~$17)English friendly
The birthplace of Judo — founded in 1882. Foreign visitors can train here with a special international membership. Multiple training halls, world-class instruction, and an experience that can't be replicated anywhere else.
- Neighborhood
- Bunkyo
- Address
- 1-16-30 Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 16:00-20:00 (international class)
- Website
- www.kodokan.org
Pricing
- Drop-in
- ¥2,500/session (~$17)
- Monthly
- ¥8,000/month (~$55)
Amenities
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Nomad Tip
Bring your passport and a white judogi (or rent one for ¥500). The international class at 16:00 is specifically for foreign visitors. A once-in-a-lifetime experience even if you've never done judo.
Location
Map placeholder — 35.7073, 139.7531
Reviews(1)
- Ben R.Visited 2026-02
Training at the Kodokan is a pilgrimage every martial artist should make. The international class is well-organized and the senseis are patient with beginners. I'm a BJJ guy and had zero judo experience — they made me feel completely welcome.