Is Tenhou still online?
Yes. Tenhou was online when we last checked.
Japanese online riichi mahjong site (天鳳): free to play in the browser, with a top-ranked table and spectating of high-dan games. [1]
What is Tenhou?
“登録者数530万人。iPhone/iPad/Android/Win/Macで遊べる本格対戦麻雀。最大同時接続人数、対戦者レベル、いずれも最高水準。麻雀大会の運営に最適なロビー機能も充実。”
In this directory, Tenhou sits in the classic web collection and is tagged mahjong (2 games), tiles (2 games) and classic games (3 games).
How to play
- 01Open tenhou.net in a desktop or mobile browser. It is the official site; avoid “unblocked” mirrors.
- 02The homepage doesn't say whether you need an account. Many games here let you play as a guest and register later to keep progress.
- 03The homepage doesn't list controls, so we don't guess. Most games show a tutorial or a “how to play” screen on first launch.
Platform notes
- Browser
- Plays in the browser from tenhou.net (our inclusion rule).
- Account
- Not stated on the homepage.
- Mobile
iPhone/iPad/Android/Win/Macで遊べる本格対戦麻雀
(Japanese: “a real competitive mahjong you can play on iPhone/iPad/Android/Win/Mac”.)
Status history
| Checked (UTC) | Status | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026, 08:46 UTC | Online | 685 ms |
| Oct 29, 2026, 08:24 UTC | Online | 832 ms |
Per-check history started on Oct 29, 2026. Status changes across all games are in the status log.
Tenhou: FAQ
▸Is Tenhou still online?
Yes. At our last check on Oct 29, 2026, 08:46 UTC, the official site at tenhou.net responded normally (HTTP 200) in 685 ms. A site that answers doesn't guarantee busy servers, so if a lobby is empty, try a different time of day.
▸Do I need to download anything or make an account to play Tenhou?
Tenhou is playable from its official website in a web browser; that's our inclusion rule. Its homepage doesn't state whether an account is required, so expect a possible sign-up step.
▸Can I play Tenhou on my phone?
The official site says: "iPhone/iPad/Android/Win/Macで遊べる本格対戦麻雀"
▸What's the official Tenhou website?
https://tenhou.net/. Still Online only links to official game sites, never to re-uploads or mirror sites.
▸What games are similar to Tenhou?
If you like Tenhou, try Mahjong Soul, Bridge Base Online, PlayOK, 8 Ball Pool.
If you like Tenhou
Mahjong Soul
Online · 664ms · mahjongsoul.yo-star.com · 2018
Multiplayer online Japanese riichi mahjong with anime-styled characters.
#mahjong #tiles
Bridge Base Online
Online · 672ms · bridgebase.com
The largest online contract bridge site: duplicate games, tournaments and vugraph broadcasts.
#cards #bridge #classic games
PlayOK
Online · 774ms · playok.com · 2001
Classic board and card games (chess, checkers, backgammon, card games and more) played in real time against live opponents. Also known as Kurnik.
#board #cards #chess
8 Ball Pool
Online · 571ms · 8ballpool.com · 2008
Miniclip's online pool game; play against others, first released for browsers.
#sports #pool #1v1
81Dojo
Online · 750ms · 81dojo.com
International online shogi site, supported by the Japan Shogi Association, with players from 90 countries.
#board #shogi #1v1
Achaea
Online · 486ms · achaea.com · 1997
Roleplay-focused, text-based MUD from Iron Realms Entertainment.
#mud #text #rpg