Osaka Tennis Tournament: Mizuno Maishima Mixed Doubles Review 2026

Osaka, Japan Travel

Tennis Court Recommendations / Participating in a Mixed Doubles Tournament

Tennis Court Booking Information

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Photos & Text © Yappi

Hello everyone, it's Yappi!💕

Finally, my Osaka and Kyoto travelogue

is back with Part 8!

My husband and I usually

truly love playing tennis!

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Since Japan is a powerhouse in tennis,

every time we visit, I've always thought, 'I'd love to hit some balls on a Japanese court!'

I've thought that so many times!🥺

But then Yappu was planning our Osaka itinerary,

and guess what? They found a

mixed doubles tournament happening at 'Mizuno Tennis Plaza Maishima'!

It was a weekend evening tournament, so we intentionally adjusted our schedule to move from Kyoto to Osaka just to participate.

To cut a long story short, it was truly unique and

an unforgettable memory!😆

We started from our Osaka accommodation,

the 'Wellina Nakanoshima West' Hotel,

took the subway once,

and then caught a bus from the bus stop!

It's pretty accessible from the city center or the Umeda area,

and it took about 45 minutes by bus

to get there!

⚠️ Super Important Tip Here!

Buses don't come very often in this area,

so most locals visit by car!

If you haven't rented a car, you absolutely must check your return trip in advance!

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Since the tournament was expected to finish late in the evening,

we coolly decided to call an Uber...

You all know how terrifyingly expensive Japanese taxis can be,

right 😭

It was a bit of a distance, requiring us to cross a big bridge

near Universal, so it ended up being

almost ~$35...💸

But with all the Uber discounts, we smartly got it for just over ~$28 ㅋㅋㅋㅋ (Phew, my money!)

Mizuno Tennis Plaza Maishima

✅Weekdays: 10 AM ~ 10 PM, Weekends: 8 AM ~ 10 PM

🎾Local Vibe & Player Registration Complete!

When we got off at the bus stop,

we realized this whole area was a sports center and a huge park,

with futsal courts and baseball fields!

Locals were driving up to walk their dogs,

and kids were out exercising – it was a really lively atmosphere!

We headed straight into the center

to get our player registration sorted out step by step!

Since we don't have Japanese names,

we competed as 'Mr. Lee' and 'Mr. Park'!

Thinking back, the combination of 'Mr. Lee' and 'Mr. Park'

is still hilarious, right?🤣

When we asked the staff member helping us

if any other Koreans had ever participated,

they said we were the first ㅋㅋㅋ

Haha, we all laughed, amazed by each other –

it was such a heartwarming atmosphere!

As expected from a Mizuno Sports Center,

they were selling a variety of Mizuno goods,

and the vending machines were well-stocked too, so it was fun to look around

and think, 'Oh, so this is what Japanese tennis culture is like!'

💡Heads Up! Japanese Tennis Tournament

Participation & Search Tips

If you're interested in participating in the Maishima tournament yourself, like we did,

or if you're looking for Osaka tennis schedules,

check out the links below!

👉 Maishima Tournament Application

Mizuno Sports Plaza Maishima | Tennis Events - LaBOLA General Reservationyoyaku.labola.jp

👉 Check Tournaments Across Osaka

Osaka Prefecture Tennis Meet-ups, Practice Sessions, Events | Tennis Bearwww.tennisbear.net

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👟 Indoor Courts & The Shoe Meltdown Incident

(Must-Read!)

The outdoor weather was amazing,

but the indoor courts were even more comfortable!

And unlike some facilities back home

where dust can often fly around, this wasn't like that at all,

and the spaces between the total of 4 courts

were all perfectly blocked by nets,

so there was zero worry about balls flying onto the next court!

The spacing was also generous, allowing us to focus

and play perfectly. 👍

But here's a huge plot twist... (Shoe Tip!!)

We both thought the courts were artificial turf,

so we brought clay court shoes, right?

But when we actually got there, it was completely carpet material...!! 😱

Our feet kept getting caught and slipping on the carpet,

so we couldn't hit the ball properly ㅠㅠㅠ

For anyone planning to visit, to avoid the same unfortunate situation we faced,

we strongly recommend you absolutely bring 'all-court shoes'!

ㅠㅠ!!

🏆 We got thoroughly beaten,

but achieved mental victory! LOL

The mixed doubles tournament saw a total of 9 teams participate,

who were drawn into Groups A, B, and C,

and then proceeded in a tournament format!

It was a friendly tournament guaranteeing at least 3 games,

which was great because we could play comfortably 🎾

However, since there were no experience limits,

the local players' skills were truly incredible...

A tennis newbie like me definitely got a good beating...🤣

But I kept telling myself, "This is all a learning experience!"

and truly achieved that mental victory LOL

Even the warm-up routines before the main game

were different from Korea, which was fascinating,

and it felt like we truly added a unique, special touch

to our usual Japan trips, making it an unforgettable experience ❤️

For all you tennis lovers planning a trip to Osaka,

I highly recommend setting aside about a day from your itinerary

to experience playing on a local court!

👉 Official Website for Maishima Court Reservations

shisetsu.mizuno.jpshisetsu.mizuno.jp

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