{"id":3945,"date":"2026-06-15T18:34:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T09:34:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/venue\/kumamoto-football-center-cosmos\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T12:16:45","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T03:16:45","slug":"kumamoto-football-center-cosmos","status":"publish","type":"venue","link":"https:\/\/pickle-times.com\/en\/venue\/kumamoto-football-center-cosmos\/","title":{"rendered":"Kumamoto Prefectural Football Center COSMOS (Kashima) | Two outdoor-only courts"},"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>1533-2 Shimorokka, Kashima-machi, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto<\/dd><dt>Number of courts<\/dt><dd>2 courts<\/dd><dt>Venue Type<\/dt><dd>Outdoor Court<\/dd><dt>Indoor\/Outdoor<\/dt><dd>Outdoor<\/dd><dt>Reservation Type<\/dt><dd>Events Only<\/dd><dt>Official website<\/dt><dd><a href=\"https:\/\/cosmos-kfc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cosmos-kfc.com<\/a><\/dd><\/dl><\/div>\n<h2>Facility overview<\/h2>\n<p>Kumamoto Prefectural Football Center (COSMOS) is a Japan Football Association-accredited facility in Kashima, with two dedicated outdoor pickleball courts on its grounds. Trial sessions are also held. Note that pickleball events and availability may change, so check the official site and other sources for the latest information.<\/p>\n<h3>Features of the Outdoor Court<\/h3>\n<p>On the dedicated outdoor courts, you can play in the well-equipped setting of a soccer facility. It's easy to start through events and trial sessions.<\/p>\n<h2>Usage Guide<\/h2>\n<h3>Fees and Reservations<\/h3>\n<p>The focus is on events such as trial sessions. Check the facility's announcements for how to use it and the schedule.<\/p>\n<h3>Access and Contact<\/h3>\n<p>The facility is located at 1533-2 Shimorokka, Kashima-machi, Kamimashiki-gun, Kumamoto. Check each facility's official information for detailed directions and the latest reservation methods and fees.<\/p>\n<h2>The Appeal of Outdoor Courts<\/h2>\n<h3>An Open Environment<\/h3>\n<p>Outdoor courts let you play freely in an open environment. At facilities with night lighting, use after sunset is also possible.<\/p>\n<h3>Weather and What to Bring<\/h3>\n<p>Because it is outdoors, having a hat, sunglasses, and a drink as measures against strong sunlight and wind makes it comfortable. Because availability may change in rainy weather, check in advance.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Improving and Enjoying<\/h2>\n<h3>Be Aware of the Kitchen<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep Going with Fellow Players<\/h3>\n<p>Going to the same court 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.<\/p>\n<h2>Enjoying pickleball in Kumamoto<\/h2>\n<p>In Kyushu, large dedicated courts appeared one after another in 2025. 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