The Japan Pickleball Association (JPA) will host its official tournament at Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako in Shizuoka from May 8-10, 2026. Title-sponsored by Tokyu Resorts & Stays, the event features a Pro category with a total prize of 400,000 JPY.
The Japan Pickleball Association (JPA) will host the 'JPA TOKYU RESORTS & STAYS TOP TOUR 2026 T7 HAMANAKO' from May 8 (Friday) to May 10 (Sunday), 2026, at Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Tokyu Resorts & Stays Co., Ltd. joins as the tournament's title sponsor for this three-day event.
### Tournament Overview
- **Name**: JPA TOKYU RESORTS & STAYS TOP TOUR 2026 T7 HAMANAKO
- **Schedule**: May 8, 9, and 10, 2026
- **8th**: Singles (Men's and Women's for Pro, Open, 35+, 50+)
- **9th**: Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles (Pro, Open, 35+, 50+)
- **10th**: Mixed Doubles (Pro, Open, 35+, 50+)
- **Venue**: Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako (372 Osaki, Mikkabi-cho, Hamana-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka 431-1403)
### Total Prize Money of 400,000 JPY!!
With the cooperation of title sponsor Tokyu Resorts & Stays Co., Ltd., prize money will be awarded in the professional categories.
### Third Event at Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako with Recently Renewed Courts!!
The outdoor pickleball courts at Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako were just renewed in February 2026. This tournament will utilize a total of 10 courts. As with the previous event, food and beverage areas are planned to be set up.
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FAQ
What is the official name of the tournament hosted by the Japan Pickleball Association in May 2026, and which company is serving as its title sponsor?
The event is called the JPA TOKYU RESORTS & STAYS TOP TOUR 2026 T7 HAMANAKO, and Tokyu Resorts & Stays Co., Ltd. serves as the title sponsor.
On which exact dates and corresponding weekdays will the JPA TOKYU RESORTS & STAYS TOP TOUR 2026 T7 HAMANAKO tournament be held?
The tournament runs from May 8, 2026, which is a Friday, through May 10, 2026, a Sunday, with matches also on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
How many outdoor pickleball courts will be used at Tokyu Resort Town Hamanako for the 2026 tournament, and when were these courts last renewed?
The tournament will utilize a total of 10 outdoor courts, which were newly renewed in February 2026.
What is the total prize money awarded for professional categories at the event, and how is this amount funded by the title sponsor?
A total prize pool of 400,000 Japanese yen will be awarded in the professional categories, funded through the cooperation of title sponsor Tokyu Resorts & Stays Co., Ltd.
What competition formats are scheduled for each day of the three‑day JPA TOP TOUR 2026 T7 HAMANAKO event, including singles, doubles, and mixed categories?
On May 8, 2026 the tournament features men's and women's singles across Pro, Open, 35+, and 50+ divisions; on May 9, 2026 it offers men's and women's doubles in the same four divisions; and on May 10, 2026 it hosts mixed doubles for Pro, Open, 35+, and 50+ categories.