Enjoy Odaiba to the Fullest at “Joypolis Sports X,” Where You Can Get Active Using the Latest XR Technology, and “Tokyo Joypolis,” Celebrating Its 30th Anniversary
A new entertainment facility has opened at Deックス Tokyo Beach in Odaiba, Tokyo. JOYPOLIS SPORTS X, which opened on July 10, 2026, is a fully indoor digital sports park where visitors can get active and have fun regardless of the weather. By combining the fun of traditional sports with XR technology that blends the real and virtual worlds, visitors can enjoy an unprecedented and unique entertainment experience. This facility opened as part of an anniversary project for Tokyo Joypolis, which continues to operate within Dex Tokyo Beach and celebrated its 30th anniversary on July 12, 2026. In this article, we’ll take a hands-on look at Joypolis Sports X, which is attracting attention as a new leisure spot in the Odaiba area. We’ll also highlight the enduring appeal of Tokyo Joypolis, a destination that has been beloved for many years.
An Innovative Park Where Digital Technology and Sports Converge
The concept behind Joypolis Sports X is “Digital sports entertainment everyone can enjoy together!” The letter “X” at the end of the name symbolizes “extreme” excitement, “unknown possibilities,” and “transformation.”
Once you arrive at the entrance, the first thing to do is buy your ticket. Admission is limited to 3 hours on weekdays and 2 hours on weekends, holidays, and during peak season; preschool-aged children enter for free. If you’ve already decided on the date of your visit, we recommend purchasing discounted advance tickets online by the day before. Once you’ve completed the purchase process and agreed to the online terms and conditions, put on your special wristband and head inside the park. The facility is equipped with paid lockers, so you can store your bags and outerwear and enjoy the park unencumbered.
"Obstacle X": Take on a Variety of Challenges
"Obstacle X," located just past the entrance, is an obstacle course where you take on stages of varying difficulty. You’ll navigate the course’s diverse challenges within the time limit, aiming for the fastest completion time. Since this activity involves a lot of physical movement, it’s essential to warm up beforehand.
"Obstacle X" features a total of 15 stages of varying difficulty, ranging from "Step"—designed for beginners—to "Spider Wall Traverse," which is considered the most challenging. You can easily give them a try, treating it like a fitness test, based on your current fitness level. You might even discover physical abilities you never knew you had.
Among the 15 stages, “Zip Line” is set to “Easy” difficulty. You jump onto a thick pole with a pulley, cling tightly to it with your hands and feet, and glide along. The trick is not to build up too much momentum when jumping on and to keep your center of gravity stable. The key is to use your whole body—not just your arm strength—to maintain your balance so you don’t get thrown off.
One of the most challenging stages, “Eufo Spinner,” has a time limit of 60 seconds. Players must jump onto circular handrails and use the momentum from their spins to leap rhythmically to the next handrail.
You’ll make smooth progress if you keep your eyes on the next handrail and move with the centrifugal force generated by your body’s rotation rather than fighting it. In other challenging stages, players naturally communicate with each other—for example, by cheering each other on as they aim for the finish line. The game serves not only as a way to get physical exercise but also as a space where natural physical interaction and communication flourish.
You’ll make smooth progress if you keep your eyes on the next handrail and move with the centrifugal force generated by your body’s rotation rather than fighting it. In other challenging stages, players naturally communicate with each other—for example, by cheering each other on as they aim for the finish line. The game serves not only as a way to get physical exercise but also as a space where natural physical interaction and communication flourish.
The Thrilling Laser Shuriken Battle "eNINJA"
"eNINJA" lets you enjoy team-based laser shuriken battles while taking cover behind obstacles, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a survival game set in the near future. Live commentary by the staff adds to the excitement of the intense battles.
Players wear a headband-style headset on their foreheads and hold a shuriken-shaped infrared device in their hands; when they make a swiping motion with their hands, the device emits infrared beams to attack their opponents.
Since this is a competitive game, you’re sure to have a blast if you communicate with your teammates while playing. Each round is set to just one minute, so strategy is more important than running around aimlessly. Hide behind cover to block your opponent’s attacks, then time your throws carefully to launch shuriken with precision. This game tests not only your stamina but also your ability to make calm, rational decisions.
"Floor Master" dashing across a glowing LED panel
"Floor Master" is a game where the entire floor and walls—covered in LED panels—serve as the game board. The panels glow in vibrant colors in the dark, making for a visually striking scene that’s perfect for taking photos and videos. You can freely choose the game’s difficulty level and rules, and aim to clear the levels through cooperative play with up to four players.
While playing, you'll be moving your whole body—running after glowing panels, avoiding floors of certain colors, and quickly tapping panels on the walls. The trick is to keep a wide field of vision rather than just looking at your feet. It goes more smoothly if you agree with other players in advance on which areas each of you will cover.
"Baro Arena": Dive into an AR space with just your body
"Baro Arena" is a game where players compete in physical strength and agility within a virtual space where the real world and the on-screen world merge. It features a variety of stages, including games where players must dodge floors that keep collapsing one after another and obstacle courses.
Its biggest appeal lies in the ease with which players can immerse themselves in an AR (augmented reality) environment without having to wear any specialized equipment, such as VR headsets. With simple rules and adjustable difficulty levels, it’s enjoyable for people of all ages. Players can also download videos of their gameplay for free.
In stages where the floor beneath your feet is sinking into magma, you must instantly identify safe ground and move to it; combined with the immersive visuals, this creates the thrill of actually feeling the ground crumble beneath you. The key to beating the level is to scan the entire screen and move while predicting which floor will be safe next.
"ShoSoku X" and "Cyber Hoop": Soccer and Basketball of the Near Future
In “ShoSoku X,” where you can experience soccer of the near future, sensors detect the speed, trajectory, and spin of the ball kicked by the player, and use that data to add dynamic effects to the gameplay footage. Here, too, you can save a video of your shot by scanning a QR code after playing.
When you kick the ball with all your might, effects such as dragons and tigers appear on the screen in front of you, depending on the power and trajectory of your shot. You can enjoy dynamic visuals that feel just like a soccer anime.
"Cyber Hoop," which combines basketball with video technology, challenges players to shoot toward the hoop from markers projected onto the floor and aim for a high score.
When you make a shot, a cyber-style light and sound show lights up the space. Each marker displayed on the floor is assigned a point value; if you make a shot from a 100-point marker, you earn 100 points. The farther a high-point marker is from the hoop, the more difficult it is to score. The key to boosting your score is to understand the range and accuracy of your shots and steadily rack up points by aiming for markers at distances where you’re likely to make the shot.
"Barojump": Take on Missions in the World of AR
"Barojump" is a next-generation trampoline experience enjoyed while watching a large-screen monitor. Players can enter an AR world simply by bouncing on the trampoline—no special equipment required. An avatar that mirrors your movements appears on the screen, and you take on various missions as you jump. In addition to a mode where you clear stages alone, the game also supports two-player competitive play.
Since you’ll be using the trampoline’s bounce to perform continuous jumps, even just a few minutes of play will engage your thigh and knee muscles. You’ll likely feel like you’ve had a solid workout and experience a pleasant sense of fatigue and accomplishment. To control your avatar’s movements on the screen, don’t just jump high—adjust your landing spot to control the direction of your jump.
The appeal of Joypolis Sports X lies in its fusion of sports and XR technology, which allows visitors to get some exercise in a casual, “game-like” way. As a result, even people who don’t usually play sports or aren’t very athletic should be able to fully enjoy themselves. In addition to the attractions featured here, the facility offers a wide variety of other experiences. While it gets quite crowded on weekends, each attraction has a time limit, so long wait times—common at typical amusement parks—are rare. According to facility staff, some visitors have even commented, “Two hours was plenty of time to experience everything.” Additionally, it’s reportedly easier to enjoy the facility and access each attraction smoothly on weekdays after 3:00 PM and on weekends, holidays, and during peak season after 4:00 PM. Since it’s suitable for all ages—from children to adults—why not head there with friends, as a couple, or with a group of families to have a lively, fun time together?
"Tokyo Joypolis" Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
Next, we head to Tokyo Joypolis, located within the same Dex Tokyo Beach complex as Joypolis Sports X. Celebrating its 30th anniversary since opening, this facility offers more than 20 different attractions, including shooting games, haunted houses, and thrilling roller coasters. A super-value combo ticket is available that lets you enjoy both Joypolis Sports X and Tokyo Joypolis together, so if you want to make the most of both facilities, be sure to purchase it in advance.
Tokyo Joypolis has designated the one-year period beginning in July 2026 as its “30th Anniversary Year.” To commemorate the 30th Anniversary Year, a new attraction, “NARUTO Music Dancer,” opened on July 24 within the park. Additionally, various initiatives are reportedly planned to further enliven this anniversary year.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Tokyo Joypolis continues to offer the diverse entertainment unique to an indoor theme park. And then there’s Joypolis Sports X, which combines the latest digital technology with sports, allowing everyone to work up a sweat as if they were playing a video game. Since both are entirely indoor facilities, you can enjoy them comfortably no matter if it’s hot, cold, or raining. With both facilities in full swing, why not pay a visit to Odaiba as it continues to evolve into an even more attractive leisure destination?
《JOYPOLIS SPORTS X》
Location: 5th Floor, DEX Tokyo Beach Island Mall, 1-6-1 Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours: Weekdays 11:00 AM–7:00 PM / Weekends, Holidays, and Peak Season 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
*Please check the calendar on the official website for the latest hours.
*Business hours are subject to change without notice.
Admission: Weekdays (3-hour session): Adults 2,800 yen (advance) / 2,900 yen (same-day), etc.; Weekends, Holidays, and Peak Season (2-hour session): Adults 2,800 yen (advance) / 2,900 yen (same-day), etc.
*For more details, please check the official website below.
https://joypolis-sports.com/x-daiba/
Location: 5th Floor, DEX Tokyo Beach Island Mall, 1-6-1 Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours: Weekdays 11:00 AM–7:00 PM / Weekends, Holidays, and Peak Season 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
*Please check the calendar on the official website for the latest hours.
*Business hours are subject to change without notice.
Admission: Weekdays (3-hour session): Adults 2,800 yen (advance) / 2,900 yen (same-day), etc.; Weekends, Holidays, and Peak Season (2-hour session): Adults 2,800 yen (advance) / 2,900 yen (same-day), etc.
*For more details, please check the official website below.
https://joypolis-sports.com/x-daiba/
《Tokyo Joypolis》
Location: 3rd Floor, DEX Tokyo Beach Seaside Mall, 1-6-1 Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Last admission at 7:15 p.m.)
*Hours are subject to change without notice.
Admission: Passport (Admission + Unlimited Rides) Adults (18 and older) 6,000 yen / Students (Elementary, Junior High, and High School) 5,000 yen, etc.
*For more details, please check the official website below.
https://tokyo-joypolis.com/index.html
Location: 3rd Floor, DEX Tokyo Beach Seaside Mall, 1-6-1 Odaiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Last admission at 7:15 p.m.)
*Hours are subject to change without notice.
Admission: Passport (Admission + Unlimited Rides) Adults (18 and older) 6,000 yen / Students (Elementary, Junior High, and High School) 5,000 yen, etc.
*For more details, please check the official website below.
https://tokyo-joypolis.com/index.html