Table tennis club in Suidobashi / Jimbocho, central Tokyo
Play table tennis in central Tokyo
Welcome to Japan! Enjoy a table tennis lesson with a professional coach at Shakehands Club, a few minutes from Suidobashi and Jimbocho stations. Individuals, families and friends are all welcome — even if you have never played before.
About Shakehands Club
Shakehands Club is a table tennis hall about a 6-minute walk from Suidobashi Station and a 7-minute walk from Jimbocho Station. We have four tables and a team of professional coaches.
Our drop-in lesson is made for visitors to Japan. Rackets, shoes, T-shirts and towels are all provided, so you can turn up empty-handed and start playing straight away.
Everyone is welcome, whatever your age, gender or level. Beginners are especially welcome, and our coaches will do everything they can to help you enjoy table tennis.
Drop-in table tennis lessons
Why not experience table tennis with a professional coach at Shakehands Club? We warmly welcome individuals, families, and friends. Even if you have never played table tennis before, please come and join us.
What is included
- Personal lessons with a professional coach
- Up to 4 participants
- Rackets, shoes, T-shirts, and towels provided
- Access to shower rooms also included
18,000 yen per hour
Excluding tax (tax will be calculated at the time of payment)
- Advance payment required.
- Payment options include credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Link.
Reservation and payment methods
- Please register from the form below.
- We will send you an email with the schedule and a link for payment from our office.
- Please make the payment using the provided link.
- Once your payment is confirmed by our office, your reservation is complete. Please come to the club on the day of the event.
Cancellation policy
- If payment is not made within one day of receiving the payment link from our office, your reservation will be cancelled.
- If you wish to attend a lesson on the same day, your reservation will be cancelled if payment is not made within one hour of receiving the payment link from our office.
Important notes
- You cannot choose your designated coach.
- The use of our services while consuming alcohol is prohibited.
Book a lesson
Please register from the form below. We will email you the schedule and a payment link, and your reservation is complete once we have confirmed your payment.
What to wear and bring
Provided by the club
- Racket
- Shoes (for indoor use)
- T-shirt
- Towel
- Access to the shower rooms
Bring if you would like
- A change of clothes, if you would like to use the shower rooms
- Something to drink
- Your own racket and indoor shoes, if you would rather use them
Outdoor shoes cannot be worn inside the hall. Changing rooms and lockable lockers are on the second floor.
Access
Orimoto Bldg. 1F, 2-7-17 Kanda-Sarugakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0064, Japan
By train
- Suidobashi Station (Toei Subway / JR): 6-minute walk (450 m)
- Jimbocho Station (Toei Subway / Tokyo Metro): 7-minute walk (550 m)
By car
- We do not have a car park. Please note this in advance.
- Nishi-Kanda IC on the Metropolitan Expressway Route 5 Ikebukuro Line: 3 minutes (750 m)
Coin car parks nearby
Times T.N.S Sarugakucho 2-chome No. 2
4 cars / 1-minute walk
Times T.N.S Sarugakucho 2-chome
3 cars / 1-minute walk
Times Kanda-Sarugakucho No. 3
2 cars / 1-minute walk
Facility information
Name
Shakehands Club
Address
Orimoto Bldg. 1F, 2-7-17 Kanda-Sarugakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0064, Japan
Opening hours
Weekdays (excluding public holidays) 9:00–22:00
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays 9:00–18:00
Tables
4 tables
Car park
None (no affiliated car park)
A word from our customers
My son trained here for about a year and three months. The coaching was genuinely excellent — you could feel him getting better within a single one-hour lesson. He started out unable to hit a decent forehand and ended up playing a key role at his junior high school championships. His own coach, the other coaches and the other people we met there all spoke to him warmly, and the atmosphere was wonderful. We would love to come back for lessons if we get the chance. Thank you so much.
Translated from a customer review on our Japanese site.
Frequently asked questions
I have never played table tennis before. Can I still join?
Yes. Beginners are very welcome. Whatever your age, gender or level, our coaches will do everything they can to help you enjoy table tennis.
How many people can join one lesson?
Up to four participants. Come on your own, or bring your family or friends.
Can children and pre-school children join?
Yes, they can.
Do I need to bring anything?
Rackets, shoes, T-shirts and towels are all provided, so you can come as you are. Bring a change of clothes if you would like to use the shower rooms.
Can I choose my coach?
No. Your coach is assigned by the club and cannot be requested in advance.
How do I pay?
Payment is made in advance through the link we send you by email. We accept credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Link.
Are there changing rooms, lockers and showers?
Yes. Changing rooms and lockable lockers are on the second floor, and the shower rooms are included with your lesson.
Is there a car park or bicycle park?
We do not have our own car park or bicycle park. Please use one of the paid car parks nearby.
Can I come and look around first?
Yes, at any time. Please let us know in advance so that we can show you around.
Can I drink alcohol while using your facilities?
No. The use of our services while consuming alcohol is prohibited.