Fukuoka Citizens Gymnasium, Indoor sports venue in Hakata-ku, Japan
Fukuoka Citizens Gymnasium is a gymnasium in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, with a main arena measuring 36 by 49 metres, a stage and seating for 2,504 fixed seats plus 996 retractable seats. The No. 2 gymnasium, training room, auxiliary ground and swimming pool were abolished in March 2021.
The gymnasium opened in 1972 and quickly became a major venue for regional sports competitions. Over the decades, it grew into a key part of Fukuoka's sports infrastructure.
The venue serves as home for the professional basketball team Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka, drawing fans of Japan's B.League throughout the season. Locals gather here to support their team and celebrate important matches.
The venue is easily accessible by public transportation and well-signposted from nearby train stations. Check ahead for scheduled events, as the facility's activities vary depending on the season and match calendar.
The site is owned by the Ministry of Finance while the building belongs to Fukuoka City. In June 2021 Fukuoka Prefecture announced plans to move the Fukuoka Budokan into the footprint of the No. 2 gymnasium and main building, which were closed in March 2021 and were to be returned to the ministry in fiscal 2022.
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