About this venue
Horinouchi Gymnastics is a multipurpose indoor sports venue in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, Japan, designed for training sessions, competitions and a variety of community sporting activities. Its main arena can be configured for basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, futsal and table tennis, meaning spectator capacity and floor layout may vary depending on the event. The functional design focuses on a spacious playing area and flexible use rather than a single fixed event configuration.
Inside, the venue is primarily arranged for active sports use. In addition to the main arena, the complex includes a training area, an approximately 142-metre indoor running track, supplementary sports spaces, a lounge and a meeting room. This layout allows training, preparation and smaller organised activities to take place efficiently, while the compact arrangement makes movement between facilities straightforward.
The venue is located at Horinouchi 130, Niigata, Japan, in the Uonuma area. Echigo-Horinouchi Station is approximately a ten-minute walk away, with the final approach to the entrance made on foot along local streets. For a broader overview of transport connections and travel options in the surrounding area, the city information further down the page provides additional context.
About the city
Niigata, a major port city on the coast of the Sea of Japan, stands out as a natural center of entertainment, sports and cultural events in the northwestern part of Japan. The city combines modern urban energy, spacious riverside promenades and the relaxed atmosphere of a coastal hub, making it a practical choice for visitors attending concerts, matches and larger public programs. With arenas, stadiums, shopping areas and a rich gastronomic offer, Niigata provides enough content for a trip to an event to easily become a complete city experience.
Infrastructure is one of the city’s main advantages: JR Niigata Station serves as a key railway hub, and the Joetsu Shinkansen line connects Niigata with major Japanese cities. For arrivals by air, Niigata Airport is important, with buses running from the airport toward the station area, while the local network is complemented by buses operated by Niigata Kotsu, including lines toward Toki Messe, the Sado Kisen terminal and sports zones. For major sporting events, connections toward Denka Big Swan Stadium and the Niigata Prefectural Sports Park area are especially practical, including bus routes such as the S7 Sports Park Line, while Toki Messe is located close to the waterfront and well connected with the main transport points.
Niigata’s tourist bonus is especially strong along the Shinano River, where visitors can walk to Bandai Bridge, one of the city’s most recognizable symbols. Before or after a concert, visitors can explore the Bandai City area, enjoy views toward the port, visit the Pia Bandai market or continue toward the older part of the city around Furumachi. Hakusan Park and Hakusan Shrine offer a calmer rhythm for a break from the urban bustle, while the waterfront, river bridges and local restaurants create a pleasant balance between the event, walking and discovering everyday life in this dynamic Japanese city.
