The Kitami sports training camp began in 1985, originating from Meiji University’s rugby club training camp. Because it is easier to train in the low humidity nights of Kitami rather than Honshu, it became a popular spot for training. In summer, top league and university teams come to fields around the city for practice and training games.
Also, in recent years, track and field, judo, curling, skiing and various other training camps have increased in number.
There is easy access to Kitami from Memanbetsu Airport, taking about 40 minutes. Kitami also has many sports facilities, not just fields, to practice in. These include track and field stadiums, gyms, curling halls and pools. Another attraction of Kitami are the accomodations which can accommodate 3 meals a day, made from the finest ingredients Hokkaido has to offer.
In recent years, in cooperation with neighbouring municipalities, we are striving to improve participation in the camps.
From top athletes, to community teams, school clubs and sports tourism, we will accommodate all the needs of those who participate in Kitami’s training camps.
Participation record
2020 had 5 events with 52 teams and 703 participants
2021 had 11 events with 85 teams and 1,414 participants
2022 had 12 events with121 teams and 1,782 participants
【Rugby】
High schools:Asahikawa Technical High school ,Sapporo Minami High school, Ritsumeikan Keisho High school, Other high schools in Hokkaido.
【Soccer】
Okhotsk Festival (All high schools in Hokkaido training camp).
【Baseball】
Asahikawa Kita High School.
【Basketball】
Obihiro Hakuyo High School.
【Volleyball】
NEC Red Rockets, Bekkai High School, Takikawa Nishi High School, Hokkaido University of Science High School.
【Track and Field】
Republic of Ecuador, Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games Marathon the Japan National Teams, Industrial union middle distance, Universal Entertainment, Other Athletics Teams in Japan, Other high schools in Hokkaido.
【Soft Tennis】
Engaru High School.
【Trampoline】
Rubeshibe High School.
【Cycling】
Yowamushi Pedal Cycling Team.
【Curling】
Chubu Electric Power, Fortius, Sapporo International University, Other Curling Teams.
【Skiing】
Alpine Support, and other high schools and group.
If you are considering attending Kitami’s training camps, please contact us first.
We can do all the required preparations to secure you lodgings and facilities.
If you contact us, teams staying for more than 2 nights 3 days (Those wishing toparticipate in a tournament must stay for 2 nights, 3days,excluding dates for exhibition.) will receive the most Kitami can provide!
Please feel free to contact us if you are considering having a training camp here!
Sports Division. Tanno Town Hall 2F.
Tannocho Niku 471-1. Kitami City. Hokkaido.
Kitami City Sports Traning Camp Exective Committee
TEL:0157-33-1842
FAX:0157-33-1745
E-mail:sports@city.kitami.lg.jp