No Long Walks Required
One concern for sports tourists is getting to the stadium. Good news: many Japanese stadiums are incredibly close to train stations. Here are the most accessible venues.
1. Ekimae Fudosan Stadium (3 min walk)
Home of Sagan Tosu in Saga Prefecture. Literally "in front of the station" — JR Tosu Station is a 3-minute walk away. Even accessible by bullet train via Shin-Tosu Station.
2. Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA (3 min walk)
Home of Kyoto Sanga F.C. Just 3 minutes from JR Kameoka Station, and about 20 minutes from Kyoto Station. Perfect for combining with Kyoto tourism.
3. LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY (1 min walk)
Home of the Chiba Jets basketball team. An incredible 1-minute walk from JR Minami-Funabashi Station. Next to LaLaport shopping mall for pre-game shopping.
4. Yokohama Stadium (2 min walk)
Home of the Yokohama DeNA BayStars. Just 2 minutes from JR Kannai Station, right in central Yokohama near Chinatown.
5. Tokyo Dome (5 min walk)
Home of the Yomiuri Giants. 5 minutes from JR Suidobashi Station, in the heart of Tokyo with entertainment complexes nearby.
Summary
Japan's excellent train network means many stadiums are surprisingly easy to reach. Choose a station-close venue for a hassle-free sports experience.