Information for participants
Hotel Accommodations
The following hotels can be reserved through the Official Tour.
Please apply through the official agency: Keio Kanko Sports Branch website.
- Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji
- Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku
- Keio Presso Inn Shinjuku
- Keio Presso Inn Ikebukuro
- Keio Presso Inn Otemachi
- Keio Presso Inn Kayabacho
- Toyoko Inn Chofu Keio Line Nunoda Sta.
- Toyoko Inn Tachikawa Station North Exit
- Marrowood Inn Hachioji
- Hotel Mystays Tachikawa
- Marrowood Inn Tokyo
- R&B Hotel Hachioji
- Hotel Nikko Tachikawa
- the b Hachioji
- Hachioji Sky Hotel
- Sun Hotel Hachioji
Keio Plaza Hotel Hachioji
【Official Convention Hotel】
- ・Address: 14-1 Asahi-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0083
- ・Access: 3 minutes walk from Keio-Hachioji Station on Keio Line, in front of North Exit of JR Hachioji Station
- ・Approximately 40 minutes by car to the venue
Keio Plaza Hotel Shinjuku
【Official Convention Hotel】
- ・Address: 2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-8330
- ・Access: 5 min. walk from West Exit of Shinjuku Station, right after Exit A1 of Tochomae Station
- ・Approximately 30 minutes by car to the venue
Keio Presso Inn Shinjuku
【Official Convention Hotel】
- ・Address: 3-4-5 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
- ・Access: 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station West Exit (Shinjuku WE circular bus service is available from bus stop No. 28 at Shinjuku Station West Exit)
- ・Approximately 30 minutes by car to the venue
Keio Presso Inn Ikebukuro
【Official Convention Hotel】
- ・Address: 2-29-11 Minami Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171-0022
- ・Access: 4 minutes walk from Ikebukuro Station, 3 minutes walk from Higashi-Ikebukuro Station
- ・Approximately 45 minutes by car to the venue
Keio Presso Inn Otemachi
【Official Convention Hotel】
- ・Address: 4-4-1 Nihonbashi Hongokucho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0021
- ・Access: 7 minutes walk from Otemachi Station, 2 minutes walk from Shin-Nihonbashi Station
- ・Approximately 40 minutes by car to the venue
Keio Presso Inn Kayabacho
【Official Convention Hotel】
- ・Address: 1-3-5 Kayabacho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0025
- ・Access: 1 minute walk from Kayabacho Station, 5 minute walk from Nihonbashi Station
- ・Approximately 50 minutes by car to the venue
Toyoko Inn Chofu Keio Line Nunoda Sta.
- ・Address: 2-11-1 Fuda, Chofu-shi, Tokyo 182-0024
- ・Access: 5 min. walk from Nunoda Station on the Keio Line
- ・Approximately 15 minutes by car to the venue
Toyoko Inn Tachikawa Station North Exit
- ・Address: 1-13-14 Akebono-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-0012
- ・Access: 6-minute walk from JR Tachikawa Station, 5-minute walk from Tama Monorail Tachikawa Station
- ・Approximately 40 minutes by car to the venue
Marrowood Inn Hachioji
- ・Address: 6-11 Misaki-cho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0084
- ・アクセス：JR八王子駅より徒歩約5分
- ・Approximately 40 minutes by car to the venue
Hotel Mystays Tachikawa
- ・Address: 1-8-14 Nishiki-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-0022
- ・Access: 7 min. walk from South Exit of Tachikawa Station
- ・Approximately 35 minutes by car to the venue
Marrowood Inn Tokyo
- ・Address: 1-4-1 Wakamatsu-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-0005
- ・Access: 1 minute walk from Higashi-fuchu Station
- ・Approximately 10 minutes by car to the venue
R&B Hotel Hachioji
- ・Address: 2-26-9 Myojincho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0046
- ・Access: 1 minute walk from JR Hachioji Station, 1 minute walk from the central ticket gate of Keio Line Hachioji Station
- ・Approximately 35 minutes by car to the venue
Hotel Nikko Tachikawa
- ・Address: 1-12-1 Nishiki-cho, Tachikawa-shi, Tokyo 190-0022
- ・Access: Approximately 7 minutes walk from JR Tachikawa Station South Exit, Approximately 8 minutes walk from Tama Monorail Tachikawa Minami Station
- ・Approximately 30 minutes by car to the venue
the b Hachioji
- ・Address: 4-6-12 Myojincho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0046
- ・Access: 1 minute walk from Keio-Hachioji Station on Keio Line, 7 minute walk from JR Hachioji Station
- ・Approximately 35 minutes by car to the venue
Hachioji Sky Hotel
- ・Address: 2-3 Hachikamachi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0071
- ・Access: 8 minutes walk from JR Hachioji Station, 15 minutes walk from Keio-Hachioji Station on Keio Line
- ・Approximately 30 minutes by car to the venue
Sun Hotel Hachioji
- ・Address: 3-5-7 Koyasucho, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0904
- ・Access: 3 minutes walk from JR Hachioji Station, 7 minutes walk from Keio-Hachioji Station on Keio Line
- ・Approximately 40 minutes by car to the venue
Preliminary camp information
1st Tokyo International Fencing Tournament
Pre-Camp Information
Learn winning techniques from top-level athletes!
■ Overview
Training Dates: August 21 (Thu) – 22 (Fri), 2025 (2 days)
* August 23 (Sat) & 24 (Sun) are reserved for private lessons (detailed schedule to be announced)
This camp does not include accommodation.
If you require lodging, please arrange it on your own or consider using the official tournament hotel.
■ Venues
Foil & Épée：Chofu City General Gymnasium
2-1-65 Jindaijikitamachi, Chofu City, Tokyo
https://chofucity-sports.or.jp/tabid/73/Default.aspx
Sabre & All events on Aug 23：MNH Fencing Club
1-34-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu City, Tokyo (Next Baton Bldg 3F)
https://mnhfencing.jp/
* Please use the Gym’s paid parking lot No.2 or nearby coin parks.
■ Eligibility / Capacity
Eligibility：Experienced fencers from 1st grade elementary school to veteran level (Foil, Épée, Sabre)
Capacity：Approx. 40 participants per weapon (including approx. 20 international fencers per weapon)
* Minimum of 20 participants per weapon required
■ Registration
Registration Period：April 25 – End of July, 2025 (First-come, first-served)
How to Apply：Please register via the official tournament entry website.
* Details for Free Fencing Practice and Private Lessons will be provided to camp participants by late June.
■ Participation Fees (tax included)
Full participation (2 consecutive days):
¥20,000
Discounted rate for tournament participants:
¥17,000
* If slots remain, one-day participation is available for ¥10,000
Free Fencing Practice (Aug 23):
¥1,000 (separate registration required)
Private Lessons (Aug 23 & 24):
¥5,000 per 25-minute session
■ ＜Cancellation Policy＞
Cancellation by July 20 (Sun):
No cancellation fee
Cancellation between July 21 (Mon) and August 6 (Wed):
50% fee
Cancellation on or after August 7 (Thu):
100% fee (no refund)
■ Main Coaches
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Ryo Miyake
Silver medalist in Men's Flute team at the London Olympics. Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Letters. He represented Japan for many years and won the team gold medal at the Asian Games. Currently, as an instructor, he focuses on promoting and nurturing fencing, and is working to convey the appeal of fencing to a wide range of generations.
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Yuko Takayanagi
He represented Japan at the Barcelona Olympics. She won the All-Japan Championships and the Prince Takamado Cup, and participated in the World Championships six times. She graduated from Tokyo Women's College of Physical Education. Currently, as the representative of Tutti Fencing Club, she coaches a wide range of players from children to seniors.
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Hitoshi Takeda
He won the All Japan Championship Epee individual championship (2016). After graduating from Keio University, he coached the university's fencing team to the Kanto First Division League championship. Currently, he also serves as the coach of the Japan Junior Cadet National Team, and is committed to the development of young players.
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Kohaku Yasui
He has won the All-Japan Student Championship individual and team titles for two consecutive years, as well as the All-Japan Championship team title for two consecutive years, and is one of the young fencing players who will lead the Japanese fencing world in the future, having placed in the top eight individually at the U19 Asian and World Championships. He is currently a university student, balancing his studies and competitions.
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Kenta Tokunan
He represented Japan for about 14 years. He competed in both the Rio and Tokyo Olympics. He also led the team as national captain and board member. Since his retirement, he has been working on a co-creation project that links education, community, and health. He is currently communicating the value of fencing through his athletic career and diverse experiences.
■ Training Schedule (Aug 21–22)
Aug 21 (Thu):
10:30–17:30 (Meet at 10:00) – Basic techniques: attack and defense
Aug 22 (Fri):
9:30–16:00 (Meet at 9:00) – Tactical drills and practice bouts
■ Free Bouting Practice (with fee)
Venue:
MNH Fencing Club
Time:
8:30–22:30 (7 sessions, 2 hours each)
Fee：
¥1,000
Format:
Divided by weapon and age group
08:30–10:30: Épée U10
10:30–12:30: Épée U14
12:30–14:30: Sabre All Ages (U10 / U14 / O18)
14:30–16:30: Foil U10
16:30–18:30: Foil U14
18:30–20:30: Épée O18
20:30–22:30: Foil O18
■ Private Lesson Information
｜Overview
As part of the Tokyo International Fencing Competition program, we are offering private lessons with Japan’s top-level fencing coaches.
Sessions will be held on August 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun) at MNH Fencing Club in Chofu, Tokyo.
Details：
Dates: August 23 (Sat) & 24 (Sun), 2025
Venue: MNH Fencing Club, 3F & 4F (Chofu, Tokyo)
Format: 25-minute individual lessons (up to 2 consecutive sessions per person)
Fees per session:
・Coach Takayanagi, Coach Miyake, Coach Tokunan: ¥8,000
・Coach Yasui: ¥5,000
※We apologize for the pricing revision from the initial announcement.
｜Application Period
Opening: August 3 (Sun) at 10:00
First-round deadline: August 9 (Sat) at 23:59
※Due to high demand, final confirmation emails will be sent around August 12 (Tue).
｜Cancellation Policy
Cancellations are accepted until August 15 (Fri).
No refunds will be provided for cancellations after this date.
｜How to Apply
You may request up to 2 sessions (consecutively or separately).
Please select whether you want 1 session or 2 consecutive sessions.
Indicate your 1st to 3rd preferred time slots per coach.
If demand exceeds capacity, priority will be given in the following order:
1.Participants of both the main competition and pre-camp
2.Competition participants
3.Pre-camp participants
4.Others
(Within the same priority group, earlier submissions will be prioritized.)
｜ Coach Availability
August 23 (Sat)
Coach Tokunan (Sabre): 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Coach Takayanagi (Foil): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Coach Miyake (Foil): 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Coach Yasui (Épée): 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
August 24 (Sun)
Coach Takayanagi (Foil): 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Coach Miyake (Foil): 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Coach Yasui (Épée): 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
■ Organizer / Support / Contact
Organizer: Chofu City Fencing Association
Support: Suginami Fencing Association, Suginami Fencing Club, Tutti Fencing Club, MNH Fencing Club
Contact: Please refer to the contact section on the official website
Excursion Information
For more detailed information on Chofu City sightseeing spots, gourmet food information, accessibility, etc., please visit the official website of the Chofu City Tourist Association.
■Tokyo International Fencing Competition
Official Excursion Application Guidelines
Jindaiji Temple Official Excursion｜Pray for Victory and Experience Monzen Soba Noodles
Enjoy authentic goma prayer and traditional Jindaiji soba (buckwheat noodles) at one of the oldest temples in Tokyo, known as a sacred place for winning luck and good marriage.
A professional guide will be provided by the Chofu City Tourist Association, and foreign language services are also available. Enjoy a unique experience of traditional Japanese culture while praying for victory in the tournament.
｜Sacred place in Tokyo where you will be blessed with good luck and good fortune.
■ Introduction to Jindaiji Temple：
Jindaiji Temple, located in Chofu City, Tokyo, is a venerable old temple founded in 733, and boasts the second longest history in Tokyo after Sensoji Temple.
With Gensan Daishi as its principal deity, the temple has attracted many worshippers since ancient times as a sacred place for "good luck," "good marriage," and "protection from bad luck.
The goma prayer (ogoma) for victory is especially popular among athletes and students preparing for entrance exams, and is still practiced by many people today.
The temple grounds are surrounded by abundant nature, and many long-established soba noodle stores line the street in front of the gate, making "Jindaiji soba" widely known as one of Tokyo's traditional food culture.
｜Excursion Overview
【schedule】
Saturday, August 23 or Sunday, August 24, 2025
【Meeting time and place】
11:00 Meet at Chofu Station North Exit
【Schedule】
11:00 Meet at Chofu Station and depart by cab
11:30 Guided tour by Chofu City Tourist Association (40 min.)
12:30 Gather in front of Gensan Daishi Hall and confirm name of prayer
13:00 Goma practice (goma prayer)
13:40 Monzen Soba Kaiseki Lunch (Soba Gochiso Monzen)
15:00 Dismissal on site or pick-up at Chofu Station
【Participation fee (tax included)】
Adult: 11,000 yen
Children (under 12 years old): 7,000 yen
【Fee includes】
- Cab transportation (round trip)
- Guided tours (Chofu City Tourist Association)
- Goma Prayer (with prayer fee, omafuda (talisman) and good luck charm)
- Soba Kaiseki Lunch (drink included)
- Arrangement and interpretation support
【precautions】
- rain or shine
- Goma starts at 13:00, gather in front of the hall by 12:30
- If you wish to be guided in a foreign language, fill in the form at the time of application.
- Minimum number of reminders: 6
■Tokyo International Fencing Competition
Organizer's Introduction Program
Excursion Application Guidelines
The following experience programs are "referral programs" in which the convention organizer works with partner businesses to provide assistance in arranging reservations for those who wish to participate.
If you wish to attend, please apply using the application form. The secretariat will confirm your application and contact you to confirm your participation.
※*Prices shown include an administration fee (20%) for arrangements.
*The application deadline is [Sunday, August 10, 2025].
① Ontake Valley Rafting
(Mitake Race Rafting Club)
Schedule：Daily (throughout the year)
Hours: 8:30-11:30 a.m. / 12:30-15:30 p.m.
Full-day course: 8:30-15:30
Fee: Half-day 9,600 yen / Full-day 15,600 yen (tax included)
Meeting place: 2-411br Mitake, Ome-shi, Tokyo English speaking: Daily conversation level
② Lake Shiromaru, Okutama, Japan SUP/Canadian Canoeing
Dates: Everyday (throughout the year)
Hours: 9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Combo 10:00-15:30
Fee: SUP or canoe: from 6,000 yen
/ Combo: 10,800 yen (tax included)
Meeting place: Shiromaru Lake area, Okutama-cho, Tokyo
English: Daily conversation
③ Okutama/Ome Cycling (TREKKLING)
Dates: Everyday (all year round)
Time: Optional (e.g., meet at 10:00 a.m.)
Fee: Example of one-day rental: around 6,000 yen (tax included)
Meeting place: JR Ome Station or Okutama Station
(varies depending on the course)
English-speaking staff: English-speaking staff on hand
④ Mt. Mitake Guided Climbing Tour
Dates: Everyday (all year round)
Time: Optional (e.g., meet at 10:00 a.m.)
Fee: Example of one-day rental: around 6,000 yen (tax included)
Meeting place: JR Ome Station or Okutama Station
(varies depending on the course)
English-speaking staff: English-speaking staff on hand
⑤ Akiruno Kinko Kaku BBQ + Tent Sauna Experience
Dates：At any time (depending on availability)
Duration: 2 to 3 hours (depends on the plan)
Fee: BBQ 4,300 yen and up
/ with sauna: from 10,800 yen (tax included)
Meeting place: Kinko Kaku, 167 Konakano, Akiruno City, Tokyo
English-speaking staff: English guidance is almost impossible.
