June 24, 2022
Bureau of Citizens, Culture and Sports
Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Tokyo 2020 Games One Year Anniversary Project -TOKYO FORWARD-
"Amazing Canoe Slalom Summer Festa" to be held!
-Canoe Slalom Centre Reopening Event-

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) is pleased to announce that the reopening event of the Canoe Slalom Centre will be held on Saturday July 23 2022 as part of the Tokyo 2020 Games One Year Anniversary Project.
We hope to see and welcome many participants in the event, which will provide an opportunity to experience water sports and leisure activities such as paddling parades, rafting tours, canoeing, and water playground equipment.

1.Date/Time

Saturday July 23 2022, 10:00 to 16:00 (Planned)

2.Location

Canoe Slalom Centre (6-1-1, Rinkai-cho, Edogawa-ku, Tokyo)
[Access] Approx. 12-minute walk from Kasai-Rinkai Park Station on the JR Keiyo Line

3.Content (Planned)

1)Paddling Parade

Various boats from difference sports, including canoe slalom, which has become an Olympic sport, will dynamically descend water rapids.

2)Water Sports and Leisure Activities

Enjoy rafting, canoeing, water playground equipment, etc. (Capacity: approx. 300 people)

• The detailed schedule for water sports and leisure activities will be announced on the following facility website.
• Applications to participate will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from 9:00 on Friday July 1.

[Apply to] Canoe Slalom Centre Website (in Japanese) (External link)

Japanese

• If there are spaces available for the experiences, same-day participation is also possible.

3)Exhibits and Photo Locations

• The Tokyo 2020 Archives Assets
• Parents and children can take a commemorative photo while riding a canoe slalom boat, and more.

4)Food/Drinks

Food trucks

4.Implementation Structure

Organizer

Kyoei Corporation (Facility Operator of the Canoe Slalom Centre)

Co-sponsor

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Supporter

Edogawa City

Cooperators

Japan Canoe Federation, Tokyo Canoe Association, and Tokyo Metropolitan Park Association

5.Other

1. Although COVID-19 countermeasures will be in place at the facility, please note that the above-mentioned details may change due to changes in conditions.
2. Visit the official website below for information on how to apply for use of the facility after its partial reopening.

Canoe and Slalom Centre - Usage Guide (in Japanese) (External link)

Japanese

*Please click here for the original Japanese press release.

Inquiries (Assistance in Japanese only)

Venue Development Section 1 Sports Venue Division, BUREAU OF CITIZENS, CULTURE AND SPORTS Phone: 03-5388-2248