DPC KOBE (Nagata Ward, Kobe City) | 5 Indoor Courts, Official DIADEM

Facility overview

DPC KOBE (DIADEM PICKLEBALL KOBE) is an indoor pickleball facility in Nagata Ward, Kobe City. It had its grand opening in July 2025 as a facility the US brand DIADEM operates in Japan, with 5 courts inside ITC Kobe Indoor Tennis School.

Features of the Indoor Court

It has 5 indoor-only courts, so you can play regardless of the weather. It is a large indoor facility widely open to the general public, an environment easy to use for everyone from beginners to experienced players.

Usage Guide

Fees and Reservations

The rental court fee is about 4,400 yen per hour as a guideline. Please check the reservation method and availability on the official site.

Access and Contact

The address is Wakamatsu-cho 2-1-16, Nagata Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo, inside ITC Kobe Indoor Tennis School. Please check the detailed directions and the latest reservation methods and fees in the official information (Official website).

Play Comfortably on Indoor Courts

Go Without Worrying About the Weather

Because it is indoor-only, you can play in a stable environment year-round, unaffected by rain, extreme heat, or cold. Being easy to visit to fit your daily rhythm, such as after work or early morning, is also an advantage of indoor facilities.

How to Use Reservations and Rentals

Many indoor-only courts are reservation-based hourly rentals. If there are paddle and ball rentals, you can start empty-handed, so for your first visit, check whether equipment loans are available for peace of mind.

Tips for Improving and Enjoying

Be Aware of the Kitchen

The dink (a soft, dropping shot) in the non-volley zone (kitchen) near the net is the key to tactics. Being mindful of control rather than power shots makes it easier to seize the initiative in a rally.

Keep Going with Fellow Players

Going to the same facility regularly deepens coordination with opponents and partners and speeds up improvement. Because it is a doubles-centered sport, making friends is also part of the fun.

Enjoy Pickleball in Hyogo

In Hyogo, a full-fledged indoor-only facility has come into place in the Kobe area, so you can now enjoy pickleball year-round.

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