{"id":3944,"date":"2026-06-15T18:34:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:34:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/venue\/orio-higashi-kitakyushu-pickleball\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T12:16:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T03:16:43","slug":"orio-higashi-kitakyushu-pickleball","status":"publish","type":"venue","link":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/venue\/orio-higashi-kitakyushu-pickleball\/","title":{"rendered":"Orio-higashi Elementary School Gymnasium (Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu) | Kitakyushu pickleball practice sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"<style id=\"pt-venue-info-css\">.pt-venue-info{margin:1.5em 0;font-size:.95em;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:8px;background:#fff;overflow:hidden}.pt-venue-info__caption{font-weight:700;font-size:.95em;margin:0;padding:12px 16px;background:#f7f7f5;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#333}.pt-venue-info__list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:160px 1fr;margin:0}.pt-venue-info__list>dt,.pt-venue-info__list>dd{margin:0;padding:12px 16px;border-bottom:1px solid #eef0ec;line-height:1.6}.pt-venue-info__list>dt{background:#fafaf8;font-weight:600;color:#444}.pt-venue-info__list>dd{color:#222}.pt-venue-info__list>dt:last-of-type,.pt-venue-info__list>dd:last-of-type{border-bottom:0}.pt-venue-info a{color:#1f7a4d;text-decoration:underline}.pt-venue-info__map{position:relative;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb}.pt-venue-info__map iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;display:block}@media (max-width:600px){.pt-venue-info__list{grid-template-columns:110px 1fr}.pt-venue-info__list>dt,.pt-venue-info__list>dd{padding:10px 12px}.pt-venue-info__map{aspect-ratio:4\/3}}<\/style><div class=\"pt-venue-info\"><p class=\"pt-venue-info__caption\">Facility information<\/p><dl class=\"pt-venue-info__list\"><dt>Address<\/dt><dd>1-2-1 Komyo, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka (Orio-higashi Elementary School Gymnasium)<\/dd><dt>Number of courts<\/dt><dd>2 courts<\/dd><dt>Venue Type<\/dt><dd>Gymnasium<\/dd><dt>Indoor\/Outdoor<\/dt><dd>Indoor<\/dd><dt>Facilities<\/dt><dd>Rental Equipment<\/dd><dt>Price<\/dt><dd>Under 500 yen\/hr<\/dd><dt>Reservation Type<\/dt><dd>Groups Only<\/dd><\/dl><\/div>\n<h2>Facility overview<\/h2>\n<p>Orio-higashi Elementary School Gymnasium is a school gymnasium in Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, used as a venue for the Kitakyushu pickleball practice sessions. These are regular practice sessions (events) held in an elementary school gymnasium, not a permanent dedicated court. Check the organizer's announcements for dates and how to take part.<\/p>\n<h3>Features of the Indoor Court<\/h3>\n<p>Because it's held in a borrowed indoor gymnasium, you can play without worrying about the weather. Paddles are available to borrow, and you can take part for free the first time.<\/p>\n<h2>Usage Guide<\/h2>\n<h3>Fees and Reservations<\/h3>\n<p>Practice sessions are held mainly on Wednesdays from 19:00 to 21:00, with a participation fee of around 400 yen. Since the schedule can change, check the organizer's announcements.<\/p>\n<h3>Access and Contact<\/h3>\n<p>It's located at 1-2-1 Komyo, Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka (Orio-higashi Elementary School Gymnasium). Check each facility's official information for detailed directions and the latest reservation methods and fees.<\/p>\n<h2>Enjoy It at a Circle or Regular Session<\/h2>\n<h3>Casually with Fellow Players<\/h3>\n<p>Regular sessions and circles held at venues such as public facilities are places where you can casually play with local fellow players. Many groups welcome beginners, and some also lend out equipment.<\/p>\n<h3>Check How to Participate<\/h3>\n<p>Because it is held by renting a facility rather than a permanent dedicated court, it is best to check the dates, venue, and how to participate in the organizer's announcements.<\/p>\n<h2>For First-Timers<\/h2>\n<h3>The Rules Are Simple<\/h3>\n<p>Because pickleball has a small court and rallies continue easily, it can be enjoyed regardless of age or exercise experience. First, join a practice session and experience the atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3>What to Bring<\/h3>\n<p>Easy-to-move-in clothes and, indoors, non-marking shoes provide peace of mind. Having a drink ready also makes it comfortable.<\/p>\n<h2>Enjoying pickleball in Fukuoka<\/h2>\n<p>In Kitakyushu, club practice at borrowed public facilities and school gymnasiums is at the heart of actual play. The practice sessions at Orio-higashi Elementary School serve as an accessible way to keep taking part in the area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"pt-area-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/coart\/fukuoka-pickleball-facilities\/\">\u25b6 See the list of facilities in Fukuoka and Kyushu<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ssp_meta_description":"","swell_btn_cv_data":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"region":[],"venue_area":[243],"venue_type":[251],"venue_surface":[],"venue_indoor":[261],"venue_facility":[267],"venue_booking":[273],"venue_fee":[277],"class_list":["post-3944","venue","type-venue","status-publish","hentry","venue_area-fukuoka","venue_type-gymnasium","venue_indoor-indoor","venue_facility-rental-equipment","venue_booking-group-only","venue_fee-under-500"],"acf":{"address_text":"\u798f\u5ca1\u770c\u5317\u4e5d\u5dde\u5e02\u516b\u5e61\u897f\u533a\u5149\u660e1-2-1\uff08\u6298\u5c3e\u6771\u5c0f\u5b66\u6821\u4f53\u80b2\u9928\uff09","lat":"","lng":"","court_count":2,"photo_url":null,"place_id":"","reservation_url":"","official_url":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue\/3944","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/venue"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3944"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3944"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3944"},{"taxonomy":"region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/region?post=3944"},{"taxonomy":"venue_area","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_area?post=3944"},{"taxonomy":"venue_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_type?post=3944"},{"taxonomy":"venue_surface","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_surface?post=3944"},{"taxonomy":"venue_indoor","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_indoor?post=3944"},{"taxonomy":"venue_facility","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_facility?post=3944"},{"taxonomy":"venue_booking","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_booking?post=3944"},{"taxonomy":"venue_fee","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue_fee?post=3944"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}