Great Tennis and International Goodwill
For more than 100 years, the Tokyo Lawn Tennis Club has promoted intercultural relations through the spirit of athletic competition Situated in the peaceful environs of Arisugawa in central Tokyo, the club has become an oasis for tennis lovers.
Origins of a Perfect Match
The roots of the Tokyo Lawn Tennis club trace back to 1887 and the courts of the British Legation in Tokyo, which were made available for international tennis enthusiasts. The actual club was established in 1900 on land leased by the Imperial Household Agency on the site of present Diet. It became the venue for most international tennis matches played in those days. Thus, the Tokyo Lawn Tennis club became a cornerstone of international goodwill and helped promote the development of tennis as a popular sport in Japan.
In 1940, the club moved to its present location in Minami-azabu, and was incorporated (Zaidan Hojin) in 1942. It is perhaps a testament to the members perseverance and warmheartedness that allowed the club to survive the difficult times in Japan during and immediately after the war
The Club remains true to its heritage as a haven for international tennis lovers with a balance of Japanese and foreign members. Currently, the Imperial Family, diplomats, and people form over 30 nations are members of the club. and by tradition, the president of the club is a residing foreign ambassador, while the chairman is a distinguished Japanese member.
The Tokyo Lawn Tennis Club in Brief
| Name | Tokyo Lawn Tennis Club |
| Established | 1900 |
| Operation | Year round, including National Holidays |
| Tennis courts | 10 clay courts of which five are floodlit from 6:30 to 21:00 |
| Practice board | One |
| Clubhouse | A modern two-storied building with 910 square meters of floor space, which includes locker rooms, showers, a large bath, a restaurant featuring light meals and a members bar. |
| Parking capacity | 82 |
| Coaching | Two PBI coaches are on hand for a variety of instructional programs, including classes for children and special community events. |