Tokyo, which will hold the women's opening and final matches, is, needless to say, Japan's capital city and its entire population is about twelve million. The opening ceremony for the '77 World Cup took place at the gym - staged for the first time in Japan - and this year will be the ninth time to host the World Cup both for men and women. The Tokyo Metropolitan gymnasium, the competition venue for the opening and final matches of the Site A, which Japan will participate, was refurbished in 1990 and is equipped with high-tech machinery and 10,000 seats.

The Komazawa Gymnasium was a venue for volleyball competitions of Tokyo Olympics where the Japanese team won a gold medal. The gymnasium, built within the Komazawa Olympics Park, is a traditional stage for many exciting matches. As well as volleyball matches, many international and national competitions were held here. Located in the center of Tokyo, the venue is easily accessible.

Access: 15-minute walk from Komazawa Daigaku Station [Tokyu Denentoshi Line]