Baseball in Totoro's forest
Belluna Dome sits in the Sayama Hills of Tokorozawa, Saitama — the area that inspired Studio Ghibli's 'My Neighbor Totoro.' The surrounding forest gives this semi-outdoor dome a unique natural atmosphere that no other professional baseball stadium can match.
The cheapest seats in NPB
Outfield unreserved seats start at just ¥1,500 — the lowest price among NPB's 12 main teams. Infield reserved seats are ¥2,500-3,500. For budget-conscious tourists, Belluna Dome offers the most affordable pro baseball experience in Japan.
Semi-outdoor experience
The dome has a roof but open sides, meaning you feel the outside air. In summer it's hot, in autumn you hear insects chirping during night games. This 'outdoor-indoor' hybrid creates a uniquely atmospheric experience that climate-controlled domes lack.
Getting there
Seibu Railway Seibu-Kyujo-mae Station is literally the stadium entrance — the most seamless station-to-stadium connection in NPB. About 40 minutes from Ikebukuro Station in central Tokyo.
Best way to visit
Morning: Hike in Totoro's Forest or around Sayama Lake. Afternoon: Catch a day game at Belluna Dome. Evening: Explore Tokorozawa's ProPe shopping street. Total cost for the day: under ¥5,000 including ticket, food, and transport.
For Ghibli fans
The official Totoro's Forest (Totoro no Mori) conservation areas are nearby. Combine a Ghibli pilgrimage with affordable baseball for a uniquely Japanese day trip from Tokyo.